Physician Assistant Health

Michael K. Mietz

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* ********* *****, *********, ** 13090, 315-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a challenging position as a full-time Primary Care Physician Assistant providing care in the

clinical setting.

EDUCATION

Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York

Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, August 2011

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Masters of Science, Kinesiology, August 2003

California State University Northridge, Northridge, California

Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, December 1993

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Internal/Geriatric Medicine Geriatric and Medical Associates

Women’s Health Syracuse Community Health Center

Radiology University Radiology Associates, LLP

Primary Care Lafayette Community Health Center

Pediatric Medicine Syracuse Pediatrics

Pain Management New York Spine and Wellness

Pulmonary Medicine Pulmonary Health Associates

Geriatric Medicine SUNY Upstate Medical Hospital

Emergency Medicine Community General Hospital

General Surgery SUNY Upstate Medical Hospital

Cardiology Crouse Hospital

Highlights Include:

Extensive hands on experience in the systematic approach to obtaining histories and

conducting physical examinations including pre/postnatal, Well Child, sports, breast/pelvic,

cardiac, pulmonary, and neurologic.

Utilized patient history and health status to formulate diagnostic, therapeutic, and education

plans.

Efficiently and accurately recorded historical and physical findings in the appropriate medical

record.

Monitored and managed Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Rheumatoid/Osteoarthritis, CHF, and

COPD, hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus in hospital, rehabilitation, long-term care, and

office settings.

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Developed proficiency in obtaining cultures and interpreting diagnostic studies including

CBC with differential, urinalysis, and radiographic results.

Administered vaccinations, joint and myofascial injections, and peripheral nerve blocks.

Assessed and managed various orthopaedic conditions in emergent and chronic pain

settings.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Exercise Physiologist, Sanford Health-MeritCare, Fargo, ND. 1995-2007.

Fitness related responsibilities

Obtained health histories Provided wellness consultations

Administered fitness assessments Dictated Initial and Progress Notes

Designed rehab regimens for a variety of post-op orthopaedic conditions

Exercise consultant for the Pain Clinic, Bariatric, and Eating Disorders programs

Directed local Police and Fire Department fitness programs

Business operations responsibilities

Equipment purchasing

Corporate fitness product development and marketing through outside sales

Promoted community and public health through volunteer speaking engagements

RESEARCH

Utilization of Select Physical Fitness Measures in Predicting a Fire Fighter Entrance Exam Time.

Master’s Thesis. University of North Dakota, 2003.

Developed a regression equation for the Fargo Fire Department that predicted whether a fireman

could pass the Fire Fighter Obstacle Course based upon his current physical fitness status.

Barriers to Family Planning Health Care Services in Oswego County, NY.

Master’s Thesis. Le Moyne College, 2011.

Surveyed adult women of reproductive age to identify factors explaining the decline in patient

encounters at Oswego County Opportunity’s health clinics.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Physician Assistants, 2009

New York Society of Physician Assistant Physicians, 2009

Physician Assistant Student Society, 2009

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SCHOLARSHIP/HONORS

Community Health Foundation Scholarship, 2011

Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2004

North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota

National Football Foundation Hall of Fame – Scholar/Athlete, High School, 1978.

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, 2010-pres

ACLS – American Heart Association, 2010-pres

Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment – NY State Education, 2010-pres

Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogen – Le Moyne College, 2010-pres

Infection Control and Barrier Precautions – NY State Dept. Health, 2010-pres

Preventing Sexual Harassment – Le Moyne College, 2010-pres

HIPAA Basics – NY State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations, 2010-pres

Hazard Communications – NY State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations, 2010-pres

INTERESTS

Grilling Screenwriting Golf Softball Acrylic painting

Watching college football with my wife

Devising the ultimate March Madness bracket game

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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