Physician Assistant

Wagner, Mariah [PA-C]

813-***-**** ************@*******.***

Introduction: My career in healthcare began with Respiratory Therapy and I continued my education to become a Physician Assistant. I have been working as a Certified Physician Assistant in Orthopedics since January 2019 in a busy, multi-specialty, orthopedic office. I am glad to join my husband as we just relocated to the area for his residency program and I look forward to furthering my career here. Education:

Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Harrogate, TN Master of Medical Science August 2018

East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health conc. in Cardiopulmonary Sciences May 2016 Professional Work Experience:

Watauga Orthopaedics Johnson City, TN

Certified Physician Assistant January 2019-May 2020

Primarily worked in the Quick Care Clinic treating patients age 6 months – 90+ years; acute injuries, chronic injuries, and urgent post-op patients; I also ran pre-op and post-op clinics (history & physicals for pre-surgical screening, as well as sports physicals, and routine post-op visits for staple/suture removal, wound care, and physical therapy recommendations for optimal recovery).

Acute injuries consisted of fractures, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, minor dislocations, concussion testing, and various other ailments that needed immediate attention.

Chronic visits included management of osteoarthritis of various joints, chronic neck/back pain, regular joint injections, wound care for diabetic foot ulcers, malunion fractures, post-op sequela, etc.

All x-ray imaging interpreted on site; Regular casting/splinting and suturing. Other Work Experience:

Clinical Rotations Tri-Cities, TN/Marion, VA/Jensen Beach, FL Student Physician Assistant July 2017-July 2018

Family Medicine; Holston Medical Group/Genesis Family Healthcare

Internal Medicine-Inpatient; Inpatient Consultants of East Tennessee

Emergency Medicine; Johnson City Medical Center

Orthopedics; Appalachian Orthopedics

Pediatrics; Bristol Children’s Clinic

Obstetrics/Gynecology; Women’s Health Specialists

Psychiatry; Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute/Mountain States Medical Group Behavioral Health

General Surgery; Bristol Surgical Associates

East Tennessee State University-Financial Aid Johnson City, TN Student Representative August 2012-May 2016

Assisted students and families with financial aid counseling and FAFSA completion through direct contact and phone calls.

Clerical duties; filing financial aid paperwork (W2s, tax returns, etc.), organizing orientation packets, providing documentation notes for unfulfilled accounts.

Gymboree Johnson City, TN

Sales Associate September 2013-October 2015

Register and customer service duties; Completed re-stock and floor sets during closed hours. JCPenney Johnson City, TN

Sales Associate/Merchandise Execution Team October 2010-September 2013

Register and customer service duties; Pricing and merchandise organization; overnight floor set and marketing changes. Licenses/Certifications:

Medical Physician Assistant State License: Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri (pending) NCCPA Certification #1155947, Expires 2028

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Skills: EMR (multiple systems), sport physicals, pre-op physicals, concussion testing, advanced radiograph interpretation, procedural skills

(suturing, casting, splinting, joint injections, IM injections, trigger point injections, local anesthetic administration, minor reductions, I&D, wound care post-operatively), approx. 900 hours of clinical respiratory care (breathing treatments, arterial blood gas collection, oxygen monitoring). Achievements/Involvement:

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Member Lincoln Memorial University:

Class of 2018 Student Board- Diversity Chair Representative Pi Alpha Society Member- top 15% of class

East Tennessee State University:

Graduated with honors: Magna Cum Laude

Member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society Dean’s List (2012-2016)

President’s Pride Member

Respiratory Therapy Student Council (Position: Secretary) Centennial Student Housing Government (Position: Secretary) TN Education Lottery Scholarship (2012-2016)

Academic Diversity Scholarship (2012-2016)

Academic Performance Scholarship (2012-2016)

Volunteering: Servolution 5k (Tazewell, TN); Mountain Home VA (Johnson City, TN); Ruritan (Bowmantown, TN)

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