Specialty: - Orthopaedic trained certified physician assistant
As an orthopaedic trained certified physician assistant, Theresa works closely with Dr. Boese and his joint replacement program. She sees all follow-up patients and assists Dr. Boese in surgery.
Theresa received her medical training while serving on active duty with the U.S. Army. She received a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies in Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, Theresa worked as a registered nurse. Theresa is a tremendous asset to Miller Orthopaedic's Joint Replacement Team.
Education:
- M.P.A.S. in Medicine, Master's Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
- B.S. in Medicine, Physician Assistant, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
- B.S. in Nursing, Registered Nurse, Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa
- A.A. in Applied Sciences, Registered Nurse, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa
Professional Experience:
- Hospice Clinical Coordinator, Registered Nurse, St. Anthony's Hospital, Carroll, Iowa
- House Supervisor, Registered Nurse, St. Anthony's Hospital, Carroll, Iowa
- Director of Nursing, Registered Nurse, Park View Care Center, Sac City, Iowa
- Operating Room Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, St. Anthony's Hospital, Carroll, Iowa
- Emergency Room Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse, Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, Iowa
- Captain Iowa National Guard
Activities & Associations:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
- The Society of Army Physicians Assistants
- American Auxiliary member
- Theta Gamma Chapter Honor Society of Nurses
Military Service:
- US Army, Iowa Army National Guard, Physician Assistant 2004 – present
- US Army, Interservice Physicians Assistant Program, 2002 – 2004
- US Army, Iowa Army National Guard, Army Medic, 1995 - 2002
