MICHAEL L. KISTLER

*** *. ********* *****, *******, WA 99208

Cell phone: 509-***-****

Email: add7mw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To work within an orthopedic/sports medicine setting to provide leadership and direction within the practice of Administrator/Director of Physical Therapy. I want to help develop, motivate and manage a team to deliver the best healthcare in a caring, enthusiastic, and safe environment. I would also like to continue to treat patients and be involved with direct day-to-day interactions as needed by the organization.

SUMMARY OF

QUALIFICATIONS

Practicing Physical Therapy in the state of Washington for over 19 years.

• Demonstrating superior communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, as well as strong program management and team leadership/coordination talents.

• Perpetual communication with medical doctors, athletic trainers, coaches, parents, administrators; inclusive of face-to-face, email, as well telephone interaction

• Time management with implementation and administration of patients plans of care

• Detail oriented in all areas of practice management & patient care

• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for injured student athletes/workers

• Immediate communication with other medical team personnel regarding patient care

• Unparalleled dedication with delivery of physical therapy services

• Implementation and use of electronic medical records

• Have successfully created speed/agility programs, aquatic therapy, golf rehabilitation, running enhancement, high speed/high incline treadmill training programs, throwing enhancement programs, as well as preseason functional athletic screens.

• Have been an active member of the Spokane community with volunteer experiences to local high school, junior high, and club teams to promote physical therapy services.

• Demonstrate an ability to manage staff, evaluate and maintain a budget in order to successfully implement rehabilitative programs.

• I believe that in order to be successful in a healthcare setting, you must have incredible communication skills, and have a passion for people.

• I possess the leadership qualities to motivate staff/team members at providing superior quality healthcare.

EXPERIENCE

2008 to Present

2006 to 2008

2001 to 2006

Elite Physical and Sports Therapy

Owner/Manager/Partner

Whitworth Physical Therapy, Spokane, WA

Clinical Director 2007-2008

Staff Physical Therapist 2006-2008

• Started community outreach program to Mead High School athletic programs in 2006

• Started community outreach program to Mount Spokane High School athletic programs in 2006

Center for Physical and Sports Therapy, Spokane, WA Staff Physical Therapist

• Started community outreach program to Lewis and Clark High School and North Central High School athletic programs in 2001

• Started aquatic physical therapy program in 2004 EDUCATION

June 2001

June 1996

M.S.P.T Physical Therapy

Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA Elected Class President

B.S. Human Biology, Minor in Psychology

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Major GPA: 3.8/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.5/4.0

CONTINUING

EDUCATION

Have averaged 20 – 80 hours of continuing education of the following areas: sports medicine, athletic/sports physical therapy administration, manual physical therapy, orthopedics, and spinal rehabilitation. Attended private practice and management seminars. Specific courses/dates are available upon request. REFERENCES Dr. Matthew Wallace

Northwest Orthopedic Specialists

(509) 343 – 3883

Cell: (509) 951 – 4701

Dr. Bryan Mitchell

Providence Orthopedics

(509) 944 – 8920

Cell: (509) 842 – 8614

Dr. Soren Olsen

Northwest Orthopedics

(509) 343 – 3933

Cell: (206) 856 – 7972

Dr. Lon Madsen

Madsen Family Medicine

(509) 290 – 6557

Glenn Williams

Basketball Coach

Mead High School

Cell: (509) 701 - 7160

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