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/Dr-Kirk-Tjalas-ba*****a

****@********.***

520-***-****

**** *. ****** **

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Tucson, AZ 85712

EDUCATION

**** ********* **** ********

PhD, Theology

**** ****** **********

Masters Science Nursing

2020 Rocky Mt Un Health Pro

Post Mast Cert PMHNP

TOOLS SKILL

● Guts

● Resiliency

● Intensity

● Tenacity

● sense of Humor

● Chameleon superpowers

Dr. Kirk

Tjalas

PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, PMGNP-BC

WORK EXPERIENCE

Family & Psychiatric Nurse

Priority Medical Group I 2019- Present

• Expert in Integrated Care: Delivered healthcare services to a diverse patient population in an integrated outpatient clinic.

• Comprehensive Patient Management: Provided holistic care for people aged 2 to 92, emphasizing preventative care and chronic disease management.

• Advanced Diagnostic Skills: Managed complex

conditions, achieving a 42% increase in medical charting accuracy over three years.

• Innovative Treatment Plans: Implemented

evidence-based treatment plans, significantly improving patient health outcomes.

• Mental Health Expertise: Specialized in addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance abuse.

• Efficiency Improvements: Enhanced clinic management efficiency, saving $22K monthly and reducing labor costs by 31%.

• -Patient Satisfaction: Boosted patient satisfaction from 3 to 5 stars through exceptional care and service.

• Technology Integration: Leveraged telemedicine and EHR to enhance care delivery and clinical efficiency. AWARDS

2019 Sigma Theta Tau

Walden University

2017 Teen Challenge AZ

Ambassador of Excellence

2016 Done First ADHD

Clinical Leader q1 2023

SKILL

• Advanced Clinical

Expertise

• Diagnostic Precision

• Holistic Patient Care

• Comprehensive

Patient Education

• Specialized Mental

Health Management

• Multidisciplinary

Collaboration

• E iciency Optimization

• Technological

Proficiency

• Clinical Research

Leadership

• E tC i i

HOBBIES

Gaming Cinema Music

Traveling Reading Fishing

EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Chief Nursing Officer, President Business

Development, Nurse Consultant

National Home Health and Hospice Provider 2011 - 2023 After departing my employer in 2011, I launched a mission to transform healthcare. In just seven years, I built a formidable team of over 1,000 professionals, servicing 32 locations in 37 states. Our services include home health, hospice, palliative care, and telehealth.

Under my leadership, we achieved nationwide accreditation for each location, improved care quality, and met the quadruple aim of healthcare. Our company is renowned for its exceptional, patient-centric, world-class continuum of care, delivering the highest level of patient service.

My journey with this national home health and hospice provider underscores my commitment to excellence and my proven ability to drive substantial growth and transformation in the healthcare sector.

Why You Need to Choose Me:

1. Master Negotiator: Expert in deal-making and strategic partnerships.

2. Healthcare Leadership: Comprehensive industry

knowledge focusing on home health, hospice, and

palliative care.

3. Growth Strategist: Proven ability to build start-ups and drive business growth through consulting.

4. Top Tier Recruitment: Skilled in attracting specialized talent and leading executive teams with vision and integrity. 5. Sales Excellence: Driving revenue and performance through effective management and streamlined

operations.

6. Innovative Entrepreneur: Transforming industries with cutting-edge solutions and strategies.

/Dr-Kirk-Tjalas-ba73215a

520-***-****

5542 E. Spring St

****@********.***

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

I am writing to express my interest in a leadership position within your esteemed organization. With 23 years of nursing experience, I am a top-tier Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My career includes initiating 70 healthcare companies, with six generating over $20 million and two exceeding $100 million in revenue. My expertise spans healthcare administration, population health innovation, and high-level consulting. I have pioneered models of care that significantly

improved population health outcomes and patient

satisfaction scores, aligning with the National Institutes of Health’s quadruple aim.

My leadership and consulting roles have substantially improved healthcare delivery and efficiency. I have a proven record of aligning services with strategic

objectives, resulting in superior patient care and robust financial performance. My ability to attract top-tier talent and my visionary approach have consistently yielded high patient satisfaction and operational success. I am eager to bring my expertise and passion for

innovative healthcare solutions to your organization. Let’s start a conversation.

All My Best,

Kirk Tjalas

Dr. Kirk

Tjalas

PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, PMGNP-BC

/Dr-Kirk-Tjalas-ba73215a

****@********.***

520-***-****

5542 E. Spring St

CONTACTS

Tucson, AZ 85712

EDUCATION

2010 Universal Life Seminary

PhD, Theology

2019 Walden University

Masters Science Nursing

2020 Rocky Mt Un Health Pro

Post Mast Cert PMHNP

TOOLS SKILL

● Guts

● Resiliency

● Intensity

● Tenacity

● sense of Humor

● Chameleon superpowers

Dr. Kirk

Tjalas

PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, PMGNP-BC

WORK EXPERIENCE

Family & Psychiatric Nurse

Priority Medical Group I 2019- Present

• Expert 2019 in Integrated Care: Delivered healthcare services to a diverse patient population in an integrated outpatient clinic.

• Comprehensive Patient Management: Provided holistic care for people aged 2 to 92, emphasizing preventative care and chronic disease management.

• Advanced Diagnostic Skills: Managed complex

conditions, achieving a 42% increase in medical charting accuracy over three years.

• Innovative Treatment Plans: Implemented

evidence-based treatment plans, significantly improving patient health outcomes.

• Mental Health Expertise: Specialized in addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance abuse.

• Efficiency Improvements: Enhanced clinic management efficiency, saving $22K monthly and reducing labor costs by 31%.

• -Patient Satisfaction: Boosted patient satisfaction from 3 to 5 stars through exceptional care and service.

• Technology Integration: Leveraged telemedicine and EHR to enhance care delivery and clinical efficiency. AWARDS

2019 Sigma Theta Tau

Walden University

2017 Teen Challenge AZ

Ambassador of Excellence

2016 Done First ADHD

Clinical Leader q1 2023

SKILL

• Advanced Clinical

Expertise

• Diagnostic Precision

• Holistic Patient Care

• Comprehensive

Patient Education

• Specialized Mental

Health Management

• Multidisciplinary

Collaboration

• E iciency Optimization

• Technological

Proficiency

• Clinical Research

Leadership

• Expert Crisis

HOBBIES

Gaming Cinema Music

Traveling Reading Fishing

EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Chief Nursing Officer, President Business

Development, Nurse Consultant

National Home Health and Hospice Provider 2011 - 2023 After departing my employer in 2011, I launched a mission to transform healthcare. In just seven years, I built a formidable team of over 1,000 professionals, servicing 32 locations in 37 states. Our services include home health, hospice, palliative care, and telehealth.

Under my leadership, we achieved nationwide accreditation for each location, improved care quality, and met the quadruple aim of healthcare. Our company is renowned for its exceptional, patient-centric, world-class continuum of care, delivering the highest level of patient service.

My journey with this national home health and hospice provider underscores my commitment to excellence and my proven ability to drive substantial growth and transformation in the healthcare sector.

Why You Need to Choose Me:

1. Master Negotiator: Expert in deal-making and strategic partnerships.

2. Healthcare Leadership: Comprehensive industry

knowledge focusing on home health, hospice, and

palliative care.

3. Growth Strategist: Proven ability to build start-ups and drive business growth through consulting.

4. Top Tier Recruitment: Skilled in attracting specialized talent and leading executive teams with vision and integrity. 5. Sales Excellence: Driving revenue and performance through effective management and streamlined

operations.

6. Innovative Entrepreneur: Transforming industries with cutting-edge solutions and strategies.

/Dr-Kirk-Tjalas-ba73215a

520-***-****

5542 E. Spring St

****@********.***

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TJALAS, KIRK ALAN

7620 N HARTMAN LN STE 180

TUCSON, AZ 85743-7485

This self-query response is released by the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) for restricted use under the provisions of Title IV of Public Law 99-660, the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, as amended; Section 1921 of the Social Security Act; and Section 1128E of the Social Security Act.

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TJALAS, KIRK ALAN

08/22/1971 Gender: MALE

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7620 N HARTMAN LN STE 180, TUCSON, AZ 85743-7485

6732 DEA: MT8895178, MT6879615,

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NURSE PRACTITIONER, FAMILY AND PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH, 234051, AZ NURSE PRACTITIONER, FAMILY AND PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH, 95017897, CA NURSE PRACTITIONER, FAMILY AND PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH, 815057, NV NURSE PRACTITIONER, FAMILY AND PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH, 10028304, OR WALDEN UNIVERSITY (2019)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS (2022) Professional School(s):

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AGREEMENT AND JOINT PROTOCOL FOR

ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN AND

COLLABORATING PHYSICIANS

AGREEMENT

This Collaborative Agreement and Joint Protocol for Advanced Practice Clinicians and Collaborating Physicians (the “Collaborative Agreement,” “Joint Protocol” or “Agreement”) is made effective on the last date the Agreement is signed by any Party (the “Effective Date”), by and between Kirk Tjalas, NP the Advanced Practice Clinician (the “APC”), and Farrukh Merchant, MD the Collaborating Physician (the “CP”), each also referred to herein as a “Party,” and collectively, as the “Parties.” WHEREAS, the APC is an individual who is duly-licensed in the state(s) set forth on Exhibit 1 [the

“Practice State(s)”] by the applicable State Board of Nursing to practice as a nurse practitioner (or

“NP”) or clinical nurse specialist with prescriptive authority; WHEREAS, the CP is a physician duly-licensed to practice medicine in the Practice State(s); WHEREAS, the CP has agreed to work in collaboration with the APC, and the APC has agreed to work in collaboration with the CP, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Joint Protocol;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, terms, covenants, and conditions set forth in this Joint Protocol, and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties, desiring to be legally bound, agree as follows:

1) The APC and CP have agreed to work collaboratively to render the highest-quality health care services (the “Services”) in the state(s) listed on Exhibit 1 pursuant to rules and regulations of each Practice State as set forth in Exhibit 2 (collectively the “Governing Laws”). The Governing Laws include, but not are not limited to, state medical board rules and regulations, nursing board rules and regulations, state laws applicable to the services provided pursuant to the Collaborative Agreement (the “Services”), supervision requirements for such Collaborative Agreement, the Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine, and any other laws applicable in the performance of Services pursuant to the Collaborative Agreement, including, but not limited to, Federal criminal law, the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq.), the Anti-Kickback statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a–7b (b)), the Civil Monetary Penalties law (42 U.S.C. § 1320a–7a), and the Physician Self-referral law (42 U.S.C. § 1395nn).

2) The APC and CP hereby acknowledge that they have reviewed, understand, and agree to comply with the responsibilities set forth in the Collaborative Agreement and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations that govern the Collaborative Agreement. Both the APC and CP

This draft agreement is provided only as a guide and the information provided in this Agreement does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. It is the responsibility of the parties to the agreement to ensure that the agreement is in compliance with the law and contains terms applicable or appropriate to their particular situation. The Parties should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. acknowledge and understand that they are responsible for providing the Services contemplated in a manner which is compliant in all respects with the law, particularly with respect to the applicable state laws listed in Exhibit 2 for collaboration and supervision requirements, and will bear all risks in connection with the Collaborative Agreement and the provision of such Services. 3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Joint Protocol: a) The APC represents and warrants that s/he currently meets the qualifications to practice as an NP or NP with prescriptive authority. The APC further represents and warrants that s/he will continue to fulfill the requirements to maintain licensure for the state(s) listed in Exhibit 1 and national certifications as required by her/his specialty. The APC who enters into this Agreement will provide the CP her/his license number upon execution of this Agreement. Proof of licensure being provided to the CP is a material term of this Collaborative Agreement, and under absolutely no circumstances may the APC begin seeing patients prior to providing proof of licensure to the CP.

b) The APC represents and warrants that s/he currently has secured, or, prior to taking any actions related to the collaborative arrangement, including but not exclusively actions relating to care of patients, will secure professional liability insurance on behalf of herself/himself which provides coverage limits that meet or exceed the statutory requirements of the Practice State, to the extent such coverage is required in the Practice State, and to the extent that coverage minimums exist in the Practice State. For absolute clarification and the avoidance of any doubt, coverage for the collaborative arrangement between the CP and the APC referenced in this Collaborative Agreement has been secured on behalf of the collaborative arrangement. Notwithstanding this provision of coverage for the collaborative arrangement, individual medical malpractice coverage for the APC must be effective from the Effective Date of this Collaborative Agreement and forward. The APC shall make proof of her/his insurance available to the Practitioner, and will furnish a copy to any regulatory board or agent upon request.

c) The APC agrees that as an APC, s/he will act as a care practitioner in the treatment of patients pursuant to this Collaborative Agreement.

d) APC shall perform assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination prior to prescribing based upon the individual needs of patients in accordance with rights and privileges granted through state licensure and APC certification by the applicable Board(s) of Nursing listed in the Practice State(s). The nature and extent of assessments performed, and resultant diagnoses made by APC shall follow accepted standards of Advanced Nursing Practice and be in compliance with those laws listed in Exhibit 2 and any other applicable laws.

e) If required under the laws set forth in Exhibit 2 or any other applicable law, the APC shall consult at the required level with the CP prior to prescribing, ordering and/or issuing controlled substances listed in Schedules II, III, IV and V to patients. 4) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Joint Protocol:

(1. a) The CP represents and warrants that s/he currently meets the qualifications to practice as a physician. The CP further represents and warrants that s/he will continue to fulfill the requirements to maintain licensure for the state(s) listed in Exhibit 1 and national certifications as required by her/his specialty. The CP who enters into this Agreement will provide the APC her/his

license number upon execution of this Agreement. Proof of licensure being provided to the APC is a material term of this Collaborative Agreement, and, under absolutely no circumstances may APC begin seeing patients prior to receiving proof of licensure from the CP.

(2. b) The CP must be readily available for communication and consultation with the APC either in person or via electronic means. In the event that the CP is unavailable for communication and consultation with the APC, the CP will make good faith efforts to make arrangements for a substitute collaborating physician to be available.

(3. c) The CP must meet a minimum of once a month over video chat with APC to check-in and provide feedback.

5) The APC and CP shall agree on patient recordkeeping methodology, including documentation of subjective complaints, objective findings, patient assessment, plan of treatment, and medications prescribed or dispensed for every patient encounter. 6) The APC and CP shall collaboratively review ten percent (10%) of records of patients treated by the APC, on a monthly basis, unless a great number or shorter period is required as set forth in Exhibit 2.

7) The APC, in accordance with rules set forth in Exhibit 2, shall consult with the CP regarding the specific number of refills of a particular medication whenever, in the APCs professional opinion, the patient’s condition warrants physician consultation, or with the frequency required by law, if applicable.

8) Medications and DMEPOS prescribed or dispensed by the APC will be recorded in the patient’s record noting date, name of drug or device, dosage, quantity, frequency, duration, instructions for patient use and authorization for refills, if any. 9) APC should abide by the accepted standards of nursing practice in accordance with the rights and privileges granted through applicable APC certification/licensure for the use of medication in emergency situations.

10) Disagreement between APC and CP regarding a patient's health management that falls within the scope of practice of both parties will be resolved by a consensus agreement in accordance with current medical and nursing peer literature consultation. In case of disagreements that cannot be resolved in this manner, the CP’s opinion will prevail. 11) The APC and CP agree that if any law or regulation governing practice by an APC as set forth in Exhibit 2 changes in a manner that alters the substance of this Collaborative Agreement, in whole or in part, then both parties will promptly meet, in good faith, to address the applicable regulatory or legislative change and to amend the Collaborative Agreement, as required, to come into compliance with the applicable regulatory or legislative change. In the event that the parties cannot agree on a good faith amendment of the Agreement or cannot otherwise resolve the applicable regulatory or legislative change within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof, either party may terminate the Agreement upon written notice to the other party. 12) This Collaborative Agreement will be suspended for reasonable cause, upon written notice, if either of the following occurs:

a) The CP indicates, in writing, to the APC her/his intent to terminate the Agreement; or

b) The APC indicates in writing to the CP her/his intent to terminate the Agreement. 13) The APC and CP acknowledge that any inappropriate or unprofessional behavior or violation of this Collaborative Agreement by either the APC or CP will be reported to her/his respective licensing board and will be grounds for terminating this Agreement. 14) Changes to any terms of this Collaborative Agreement may be implemented on an ongoing basis upon written signature of both parties.

15) This Collaborative Agreement shall be reviewed, updated as needed, and signed a minimum of once yearly by both parties.

16) The CP and APC understand the responsibilities and scope of practice issues implied by this Collaborative Agreement.

17) The CP and APC agree to undertake all good faith efforts between them to perform under this Agreement in compliance with the Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine, which efforts may include independently researching the applicability of the



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