Physician Assistant Medical

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Karla Wethal PA-C

***** ***** * (***) County 220-Rd 9145 C, Evansville, kwethal@WI wisc.53536 edu Employment Summary

*/**** – Current Physician Assistant Certified Dean Medical Group Janesville, WI

Evaluation and Management of chronic diseases

Performs Pre-op physicals

Administers Large joint injections

Writes prescriptions

Evaluates, screens and counsels patients on health maintenance and preventative care by performing and interpreting diagnostic testing as appropriate

Strengths: Commitment to lifelong learning, diligence, integrity, attention to detail, and working well with patients and staff.

11/2015 – 6/2016 Physician Assistant-Certified Monroe Clinic Monroe, WI

Experience in the management of acute and chronic medical illnesses such as, but not limited to: diabetes mellitus, acute bronchitis, hypertension, heart failure, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, thyroid disease

The ability to focus on mental health as it effects physiological well-being.

The skill to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.

8/2015 - 11/2015 Physician Assistant-Certified Dean Clinic Urgent Care Janesville, WI

Duties include assessment of geriatric to pediatric patients care and treatment

Obtaining medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and x-rays, prescribe medications

Diagnose and treat common urgent care problems including acute injuries, URI’s, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis, otitis media/externa, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, gastroenteritis, UTI’s, allergic reactions

Procedures: I&D’s, closure of wounds via sutures, staples, dermabond, wound and skin care, injections, collection of cultures, eye examination using fluorescein and wood’s lamp

2011 - 2015 Licensed Athletic Trainer Rock County Rage Semi Pro Football Team Janesville, WI

Evaluate and treat various injuries including but not limited to: sprained ankles, dislocated shoulders, fractured fingers and ribs, torn ACLs, concussions

Provide emergency and preventative care to injures 2008 - 2015 Therapy Services Aide Dean Clinic Madison, WI

Assist Hand Surgeon and PAs during Hand Clinic

Responsible for removing post-op dressing, casts, stitches

Assist physical therapists rooming patients, setting up modalities

Issue durable medical equipment, ordering supplies 1994 - 2001 Certified Athletic Trainer Dean Clinic Madison, WI

Treated patients in a physical therapy outpatient setting

Conducted fitness testing – submax VO2, flexibility, ROM, skinfolds

Served as the athletic trainer for Stoughton High School – after school athletic team practices and athletic event coverage

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Additional Experience

2002-2008 Owner/Operator Prairie Threads, LLC Evansville, WI

Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing retail business

Ensured sales made it to production

Managed 3 employees

Awarded – Community Service Award 2006-2007

Education

2012-2015 University of Wisconsin - Madison

M.S., Physician Assistant Studies

1986-1990 Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI

Bachelor of Arts, Exercise Science, 1990

Dean’s List, 1988, 1989

Scholarships and Awards

2014, Andy Stopler Memorial Award, UW-Madison Physician Assistant Program

2014, Norine Friell Community Service Award, WAPA Foundation Certifications and Licensure

2015 WI PA State License #3539-23

2015 DEA License – MW3602035

2015 NCCPA – 1126361

2015 NPI - 106*******

2014 ACLS, BLS

2002 WI Licensed Athletic Trainer, #484-39

1994 NATA - 922553

Professional Memberships

AAPA, WAPA, NATA, WATA, GLATA

References

Available upon request

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