Mitch Reinhard
Braintree,MA
Summary
Physician Assistant student graduating July 2026 with extensive acute care and musculoskeletal experience developed through high-volume emergency department and surgical training environments. Former Emergency Department Technician with hands-on experience in fracture stabilization, splinting, trauma support, and orthopedic injury management. Strong clinical interest in orthopedic surgery, fracture management, sports medicine, and acute musculoskeletal care. Seeking an orthopedic PA position within a collaborative, high-volume practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
South Shore Health
Weymouth, Massachusetts
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported care in a high-volume emergency department with extensive exposure to fracture stabilization, splinting, orthopedic injuries, trauma activations, and acute musculoskeletal injury management
Nurse Technician
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided inpatient care with experience on orthopedic floor, assisting post-operative patients with mobility, transfers, and early rehabilitation
Emergency Department Technician
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
Lansing, Michigan
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked in a high-volume ED with patient volumes up to 200 per day, assisting with fracture care, splinting, and casting
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2022
Skills
Orthopedic: fracture stabilization, splinting, casting assistance/removal, immobilization, reduction assistance
Splinting: sugar-tong, posterior long arm, posterior short leg, ankle stirrup, volar wrist, thumb spica
Procedures: laceration repair, incision & drainage, chest tube assistance, wound care
Clinical: IV placement/setup, EKG acquisition, trauma evaluation support
Imaging: interpretation of musculoskeletal X-ray and CT imaging for fractures and dislocations
Clinical Rotations
Orthopedic Surgery Elective – Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, MI | June 2026 – July 2026
Emergency Medicine – War Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Managed high-acuity musculoskeletal injuries including fractures and dislocations with hands-on experience in splinting, suturing, and assisting with reductions and trauma resuscitations
General Surgery – War Memorial Hospital
- Participated in perioperative and postoperative patient management while assisting in a variety of surgical procedures with experience in sterile technique, tissue handling, wound closure, and operative workflow
Internal Medicine – War Memorial Hospital
Family Medicine – War Memorial Hospital
Pediatrics – War Memorial Hospital
Psychiatry – War Memorial Hospital
Women’s Health – War Memorial Hospital
Certification
- ACLS, PALS, BLS - American Heart Association
References
Dr. Paplawski - General Surgery, (516)-460-3091
Dr. Raycraft - Emergency Medicine, (989)-482-7999
Marzena Gazda, NP - General Surgery, 1-(705)-987-6324
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
South Shore Health
08.2023 - 04.2024
Nurse Technician
Corewell Health
10.2022 - 08.2023
Emergency Department Technician
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
01.2022 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University