Physician Assistant Chiropractic

Robert J. Kalmbach, PA-C, D.C.

303-***-**** / *********@****.*** / Mesa, Arizona 85206

PROFILE

I have 28 years of experience in the healthcare field. During my career I have prioritized by my nature and by direct intent interpersonal patient skills. I make each and every patient I have ever treated experience a positive experience of compassion and presence. Having spent time in both conservative AM and allopathic medicine I have developed above average clinical diagnostic skills, procedural skills and especially in all formats of diagnostic imaging. EDUCATION

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT / 2004 - 2006 A.T Stills University - Mesa, Arizona

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC / 1980 - 1984

Logan College of Chiropractic - ST. Louis, Missouri BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY / 1976 - 1980

Western State College - Colorado

FIELD EXPERIENCE

2005 - 2006

Adjunct Instructor

Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program - Mesa, Arizona

• Wrote course material and instructed PA radiology program.

• Curriculum includes x-ray production, safety, and positioning, as well as instruction on normal anatomy and commonly pathologies and fractures.

2004 - 2006

Clinical Rotations - ATSU Masters Physician Assistant Rotation #1 - Pediatrics

Rotation #2 - Emergency Medicine

Rotation #3 - Women’s Health

Rotation #4 - Internal Medicine

Rotation #5 - Pediatric Orthopedics

Rotation #6 - Family Medicine I

Rotation #7 - Orthopedic Surgery

Graduated August 5, 2006

Ebert Children’s Clinic - Frisco, Colorado

St. Luke’s Emergency - Phoenix, Arizona

Clinicare - Show Low, Arizona

Pinnacle Internal Medicine - Scottsdale, Arizona

Cactus Pediatric Orthopedics - Mesa/Scottsdale, Arizona Arizona Department of Corrections - Florence, Arizona Steadman Hawkins Clinic - Vail, Colorado

Rotation #8 - Family Medicine II

Dr. Carl Ferguson - Mesa, Arizona

DENVER SPINE 2006 - 2007

• Intake examination of patients with spinal complaints.

• Ordering appropriate imaging and interpretation.

• Surgical first assist.

• Post-op follow up and hospital rounds.

• Prescribe appropriate medications.

A.T. STILLS UNIVERSITY PA PROGRAM ADJUNCT FACULTY 2006 - 2008

• Developed and taught Radiology program to PA program students. KALMBACH CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 1984 - 1996

• Owned and operated successful Chiropractic center in Arvada, CO.

• Treating patients with conservative alternative treatment with spinal manipulation, physical therapy modalities, ultrasound, muscle stimulation, traction and trigger point injections. EXPERIENCE

VALLEY BONE & JOINT SPECIALISTS 2007 - PRESENT

Job duties include

• Examination of all new and existing patients with new complaints.

• Formulating a working diagnosis, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic imaging, as well as blood work and cultures.

• Primary provider in our office performing injection administration, closed fracture reductions, fracture treatment, casting, and follow up.

• Post-op follow up for total joint, amputation, to arthroscopic procedures.

• Managing wound care and closure of lacerations.

• Making sure patients meet milestones for optimal surgical and fracture outcomes.

• Prescribing and managing appropriate pain medications as well as antibiotics.

REFERENCES

• Gary Purcell, MD - 480-***-****

• Salvador LaCognata, DO - 480-***-****

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