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Overview
Work History
Education
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MICHAEL SKONIECZKA

Carmel,IN

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional, armed with comprehensive clinical knowledge, procedural skills, and medical acumen. Highly knowledgeable in the fields of orthopedics, anatomy, and physiology. Eager to pursue a position where the skills gained from my previous background and education could be utilized. Additional qualifications include: − Highly adept at processing data, conducting medical programs, and reporting obtained results. − Able to assess and resolve client concerns, with a proven ability to lead and implement development initiatives. − Competent in upholding individual growth and development as measured by specific performance standards and as outlined by policies and procedures. − Equipped with verifiable strengths in analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and management, along with the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant

INDIANA ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
Indianapolis, USA
09.2014 - Current
  • Diagnose and treat various orthopedic spinal conditions through comprehensive history and physical examination.
  • Surgical first Assist in spine surgery procedures including ALIF, OLIF, DLIF, XLIF, TLIF, adult and pediatric open deformity cases, minimally invasive percutaneous robotic deformity cases and augmented Reality Cases. Lumbar discectomies and laminectomies, anterior and posterior cervical fusions, and cervical total disc arthroplasty. Assisted in anterior vascular approach
  • Responsible for all postoperative rounding, inpatient orders, and discharge summaries.
  • Execute medication prescribing, arranged physical therapy treatments, and requested diagnostic testing.
  • Responsible for running orthopedic practice 3-4 days per week seeing 15-25 patients per day.
  • Assist with call 8 weeks per year
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
  • Prescribe medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.

Physician Assistant

FRACISCAN ST. ELIZABETH-ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
Crawfordsville, USA
03.2014 - 09.2014
  • Perform History and Physical to diagnose and treat various orthopedic conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hand, knee, ankle and foot.
  • Perform steroid injections of the shoulder, elbow, hand, and knee.
  • Reduction of distal radial fractures, and metacarpal fractures.
  • Prescribe medication, therapy, and diagnostic tests as needed.
  • Surgical first assist on surgeries comprising the shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot.
  • Responsible for all inpatient orders for patients undergoing total joint replacements and hip fractures repair.
  • Perform post operative rounding on hospital patients.
  • Take call 15 days per month
  • Oversaw athletic events for 3 high schools.
  • Responsible for running orthopedic practice 3-4 days per week seeing 15-25 patients per day.
  • Responsible for all splinting and casting

Physician Assistant

PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS
Atlanta, USA
07.2013 - 03.2014
  • Perform History and Physical to diagnose and treat various orthopedic conditions of the shoulder, elbow, and hand.
  • Perform steroid injections of the shoulder, elbow, and hand.
  • Reduction of distal radial fractures.
  • Prescribe medication, therapy, and diagnostic tests as needed.
  • Surgical first assist on surgeries comprising the shoulder, elbow, and hand.
  • Take on call hours with the physician
  • Perform post operative rounding on hospital patients.
  • Responsible for running my own orthopedic clinic 3-4 days per week seeing 15-25 patients per day.
  • Responsible for all splinting and casting

Education

Masters in Physician Assistant -

BUTLER UNIVERSITY
Indianapolis, IN
06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

BUTLER UNIVERSITY
Indianapolis, IN
05.2012

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology and Sports Management

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, OH
07.1995

Bachelor of Science - Biology

GANNON UNIVERSITY
Erie, PA
05.1992

Skills

  • Orthopedic assessment
  • Surgical assistance
  • Medication prescribing
  • Postoperative care
  • Patient management
  • Problem solving
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Performing procedures

Affiliations

  • American Association of Physician Assistants, 2013
  • Indiana Association of Physician Assistant, 2014
  • American College of Sports Medicine, 1995
  • Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, 2021

Clinical Rotations

  • General Surgery, Dr. Elwood, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA, 05/13-06/13
  • Mental Health, Dr. Litweller, IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 03/13-04/13
  • Internal Medicine, David Alleben PA-C, IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 02/13-03/13
  • Emergency Medicine, Kim Vogt, PA-C, IU Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, 11/12-12/12
  • Orthopedics, Travis Welch, PA-C, Ortho Indy, Indianapolis, IN, 09/12-10/12
  • Family Medicine, Dr. Parks, Lebanon, IN, 08/12-09/12
  • Pediatrics, Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 06/12-07/12
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Malek, Terre Haute, IN, 05/12-06/12

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Physician Assistant

INDIANA ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
09.2014 - Current

Physician Assistant

FRACISCAN ST. ELIZABETH-ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
03.2014 - 09.2014

Physician Assistant

PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS
07.2013 - 03.2014

Masters in Physician Assistant -

BUTLER UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

BUTLER UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology and Sports Management

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Biology

GANNON UNIVERSITY

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