Physician Assistant
Resume:
Michael Rehal, PA-C
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Hazleton, PA 18201 570-***-****
Objective
I became interested in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics after suffering two knee injuries playing football in high school which led to the loss of scholarship offers from numerous college programs. At first I had a desire to be a Physical Therapist and rehabilitate athletes like myself who were injured and wanted to get back on the field. As time went on, I then realized I would be able to do more good and accomplish what I wanted as a Physician Assistant than I would as a Physical Therapist.
Sports and exercising are the passions in my life. I love knowing what it takes to be an athlete and knowing what it takes to get weekend warriors, seasoned veterans or every day handymen back to doing what they love to do. I feel that these qualities would make me an instant fit into your orthopedic practice. I am aware of my strengths and my weaknesses and I am looking forward to improving on them both in the future.
Education
• Master of Science – Physician Assistant Studies – July 30, 2011 from Marywood University, Scranton, PA
• Bachelor of Science – Health Sciences – May 9, 2010 from Marywood University, Scranton, PA
- Concentration in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
Certifications
• NCCPA Certification #1100938 - August 11, 2011
• ACLS Certified - April 16, 2010
• BLS Certified – February 2, 2010
• Pennsylvania State Physician Assistant License #MA055220 – September 28, 2011
Supervised Clinical Experience
• Orthopedics: Completed both a six week rotation and a three month internship at Orthopedic Consultants in Kingston, PA with Dr. James Mattucci, MD. Learned how to diagnose general orthopedic problems such as ACL and rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, arthritis and a number of sports injuries. Interpreted and casted fractures as well as administer cortisone injections. Received extensive exposure to total and partial joint replacements, arthroscopies, ORIFs and various other surgical procedures which included first assisting and closing.
• Emergency Medicine: Completed a rotation in the emergency room of Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, PA under the supervision of K.C. Willis, CRNP and Greg Jones, PA-C.
• General Surgery: Completed a general surgery rotation within the residency program at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
• Pediatrics: Clinical experience with Dr. Robert Childs, MD in Hazleton, PA.
• Psychiatry: Rotation completed at Marian Community Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric facility under the supervision of Dr. Shatish Malik, MD in Carbondale, PA.
• Gastroenterology: Completed rotation in an office and hospitals with Dave Isgan, PA-C and Heidi Hemak, PA-C
• Neonatal Intensive Care: Completed under Dr. DeLaFuente, MD at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, PA.
• Hospitalist Medicine: Completed rotation with Dr. Anthony Valente, MD at Hazleton General Hospital.
• Family Practice / Urgent Care: Completed under the supervision of Erin Helton, PA-C.
Clinical Responsibilities
Throughout my clinical rotations, I was exposed to a wide variety of conditions, procedures and people. While on my rotations I performed the closure and debridement of wounds, intubations, read and interpreted EKGs, ordered diagnostic tests, ran codes, splinted orthopedic injuries and treated various other medical conditions. I first assisted in a wide variety of surgeries, including vascular, abdominal and transplant surgeries.
Some of my training was also focused on the diagnosis and treatment of common and uncommon pediatric illnesses such as pneumonia, croup, asthma, and neuroblastoma. I was also involved in the tracking of developmental milestones and education of patient and parents. I also completed newborn examinations, admissions to the NICU and management of premature and sick infants. I performed several sports and work physicals and helped in the management of patients without a family physician.
Gastroenterological problems such as GERD, Hepatitis C, colon cancer and endoscopic procedures were also a point of focus in my training. I also completed patient admission History and Physicals, dictations and management of co-morbidities through patient discharge.
Professional References
• Dr. James Mattucci, MD
• Dr. Karen Arscott, DO – Marywood University PA Program Director
Dr. Robert Childs, MD
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