alfred koos

spine specialist

About

Currently a practicing Physician Assistant with Arizona Brain and Spine Center. Hold a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a Bachelors of Science in Education with an emphasis in programming fitness. I have an extensive background in corrective exercise, physical therapy and programming fitness. Currently hold certifications as a corrective exercise specialist and fitness trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association. Passionate in preventative medicine, exercise and nutrition, sports medicine/rehab/physical therapy, family medicine and surgery.

Country

united states

City

phoenix

Industry

hospital & health care

Skill

healthcare, fitness, medicine, functional training, weight training, fitness training, wellness, personal training, sports medicine, acls, exercise prescription, health education, nutrition, strength training, cpr certified, physical therapy, teaching, family medicine

Experience

spine specialist

stridewell

master trainer

24 hour fitness

2008-5 - 2013-7 · 5 yrs 3 mos

⋅ Designed individualized fitness and diet plans for clients using American College of Sports Medicine, National Association of Sports Medicine and International Sport Science Association models

physical therapy clinical assistant

ideal physical therapy

2011-9 - 2013-8 · 2 yrs

⋅ Provided direct physical therapy care assistance ⋅ Administered iontophoresis treatment with dexamethasone, ultrasound, paraffin wax and electric stimulation therapy, exercise instruction, and gait and balance training

physical education and health educator

washington elementary school district

2006-8 - 2010-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos

* ⋅ Designed and implemented new adolescent weight training program with use of a fitness room * ⋅ Evaluated student fitness levels through Fitnessgram and TriFit technology * ⋅ Monitored student participation/progress through use of Polar Heart Rate Monitors * ⋅ Invited Speaker: Washington Elementary School District Professional Academy: Strength Training Program at the Middle School Level

student clinical experience

a.t. still university

2014-8 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Internal Medicine * ⋅ Dr. Enrique Cifuentes, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Tempe, AZ * Pediatric Medicine * ⋅ Dr. Bernardo Tan, AZ Pediatric Care, Phoenix, AZ * Women’s Health * ⋅ Dr. Homyra Hadavand, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ * Family Medicine * ⋅ Dr. Alex Onofrei and Loren Eberhard, PA-C, Arizona Family Medicine & Sports Medicine, Mesa, AZ * Behavioral Health * ⋅ Dr. Michael Carlton, Accredited Internal Medicine, PC, Mesa, AZ * Community Internal Medicine * ⋅ David Bryant, PA-C, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ * Emergency Medicine * ⋅ Dr. Jeffrey Beeley, Mount Graham Regional Medical Center, Safford, AZ * General/Orthopedic Surgery * ⋅ Dr. Peter Peifer, Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Globe, AZ

physician assistant

arizona brain and spine center

2015-9 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

Pre and Post operative direct patient care. Neuro and spinal surgery 1st assist.

Education

state university of new york college at brockport

2001-1 - 2002-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Member of SUNY Brockport Football Team: Varsity Football, defensive line

maricopa community colleges

biochemistry

2010-1 - 2012-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

arizona state university

curriculum and instruction

2008-1 - 2010-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Courses include: American College of Sports Medicine Advanced Exercise Prescription, Sports Conditioning, Higher Education Completed 4 credits in General Genetics

hofstra university

physical education

2002-1 - 2005-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

a.t. still university of health sciences

2013-1 - 2015-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: -ATSU Sports Medicine Club, Nov. 2013-Aug. 2014 -Student participant ATSU Heart Failure Project Mesa community outreach program, Mesa, Arizona Jan. -Feb 2014 ⋅ Conducted home visits to a patient suffering heart failure symptoms to provide wellness/diet tips and motivation for the patient to seek regular healthcare check-ups.