Ted Snyder is a veteran physician assistant seeking a position that combines his medical and leadership skills. He has 24 years of experience in the US Army, including serving as the Director of Medical Operations in Iraq. He is board certified as a PA and licensed in Colorado. His background includes experience in urgent care, as a center director, and medical operations director during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He has a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and certifications in tactical combat casualty care and paramedic training.

1. 742 E. Platte Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
PHONE (719) 433-0898 ted.snyder@icloud.com
TED H. SNYDER, MPAS, PA-C
Objective_____________________________________________________________________
I am a 24 year veteran of the United States Army who has worked in high-level management positions. Such
positions include: Director of Medical Operations supporting the Department of State’s mission in Iraq, Diplomatic
Support Hospital Site Leader, Medical Center Director, Special Staff Officer, and Senior Physician Assistant. I am
seeking a position that will allow me to combine my medical and leadership skills so that I may continue to serve
my community with a sense of purpose.
Licenses/Certificates__________________________________________________________
NCCPA Board Certified
Current Colorado State Physician Assistant’s License
Current DEA license
Employment Summary__________________________________________________________
June 2015 - Present Integrity Urgent Care Colorado Springs, CO
Physician Assistant
• Primary care provider in a fast-paced, urgent care center
• Involved in all aspects of patient care across the lifespan, including; detailed history, physical
examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering
and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, as well as in-office surgical procedures
• Often serve as the sole medical provider and team leader
• Routinely uses electronic medical records software and reports medical diagnosis using ICD-10 Codes
February 2013-June 2015 Low T Center Colorado Springs, CO
Center Director/Physician Assistant
• Established the Colorado Springs location for the Low T Center
• Responsible for hiring of staff, location set up, local marketing, and patient care
• Held supervisory oversight of four center employees through payroll monitoring, performance evaluation,
protocol establishment, and budget analysis
• Laboratory manager responsible for accurate calibrations/controls and sole medical provider

2. November 2011- December 2012 Comprehensive Health Services International Baghdad, Iraq
Medical Operations Director/Senior Physician Assistant
• Planned, directed, coordinated, and managed all medical personnel and medical policies for the Department
of State’s mission in Iraq
• Established and maintained protocols, policies and procedures for three ten bed surgical support hospitals
and twelve medical clinics
• Supervised, trained, and evaluated 22 Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners and 29 staff members to
include 2 physicians
• Routinely handled patient care through shifts in the emergency room, walk in clinics and first assisted in
the operating room
August 2008- November 2011 United States Army
Physician Assistant 1/12 Infantry Battalion, 4th
Brigade, 4th
Infantry Division
• Deployed to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism
• Sole provider and officer in charge of the busiest Level I Aid Station in the Afghan theater of operations
2009-2010
• Handled emergency conditions such as cardiac arrest, and respiratory arrest with 32 Cricothyroidotomies,
10 intubations, and 18 Chest Tubes
• Special staff officer and advisor to the battalion commander on all aspects of medical care, medical
readiness, mental health, and medical threats to the battalion
• Responsible for all training and continued medical education for 35 combat medics
• Responsible for over 1 million dollars’ worth of military equipment/aid station medical equipment and
supplies
October 1988- November 2011 United States Army
• Multiple positions of leadership to include: First Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Platoon Leader, and Forward
Support Medical Team Leader
• 4 combat deployments with positions of leadership
• Military occupational specialties include: Orthopedic Specialist, Combat Medic, Flight Medical Aidman,
and Physician Assistant
Education_____________________________________________________________________
August 2008 University of Nebraska Medical Center Interservice Physician Assistant Program
Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
August 2007 University of Nebraska Medical Center Interservice Physician Assistant Program
Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
June 2003 Pueblo Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate

3. Military Education_____________________________________________________________
• Tactical Combat Medical Care Course
• Medical Specialty Corps Officer Basic Course
• Basic Officer Leaders Course, Phase II
• Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course Phase I and II (Distinguished Honor Graduate)
• Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course Phase I and II (Honor Graduate)
• Primary Leadership Development Course
• Flight Medical Aidman Training
• Combat Medic Course
• Orthopedic Specialist Course
Honors and Awards____________________________________________________________
• Bronze Star Combat Medical Badge
• Air Medal Expert Field Medical Badge
• Meritorious Service Medal Aircraft Crew Member Badge
• Army Accommodation Medal x 6 Parachutist Badge
• Army Achievement Medal x 5 Air Assault Badge
• Good Conduct Medal x 4 Drivers Badge (Wheel)
Certifications__________________________________________________________________
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2008-Present
• BLS and ACLS for the healthcare provider
• Wilderness Advanced Life Support, 2011
• Tactical Combat Medical Care, 2008
• Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic 2003
• Emergency Medical Technician, Basic 1995
Professional Associations________________________________________________________
• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
• Disabled American Veterans
• #22 Kill
Previous Security Clearances Held________________________________________________
• Department of Defense, Secret
• Department of State, Secret