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Thirteen years across physiatry, orthopedics, spine surgery first-assist, and interventional pain — the full record, in one place.

Kevin E. Groh, PA-C — board-certified physician assistant in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Middle Tennessee
Kevin E. Groh, PA-C Physiatry & PM&R · Middle Tennessee
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01 — Professional Summary

Board-certified physician assistant with 13 years in orthopedic, spine, and interventional pain care — now practicing physical medicine & rehabilitation with Medrina across skilled nursing facilities in Middle Tennessee. Focused on functional recovery, responsible pain management, and collaborative, outcome-driven rehab.

13yrs
In clinical practice
5,000+
Ultrasound-guided injections
1,000+
Surgical first-assists (spine)
1,000+
Fractures managed (ortho)
15+
PAs trained & mentored
4
Clinical practices · TN, CA
02 — Clinical Experience

A working history.

2023 — PRESENT Middle Tennessee

Physician Assistant · Physiatry & PM&R

Medrina
  • Practicing physical medicine and rehabilitation within skilled nursing facilities as part of the nation's largest physiatry group.
  • Functional assessments, rehabilitation planning, and pain management for post-acute patients recovering from stroke, joint replacement, spinal surgery, and complex medical events.
  • Close collaboration with physical and occupational therapy teams to move patients toward safe discharge and functional independence at home.
JUL 2021 — AUG 2023 Tennessee

Physician Assistant · Orthopedics

Fast Pace Health
  • Opened new orthopedic lines of care at three clinics (Lewisburg, Shelbyville, and Lebanon, TN) — contributed to the broader Fast Pace / First Care orthopedic program build-out.
  • Delivered 1,000+ ultrasound-guided corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and PRP injections across major joints.
  • Managed 1,000+ patients with fracture care, splinting, bracing, and return-to-work planning.
  • Extensive workers' compensation patient management and med-legal documentation.
  • Oversaw monthly clinic operations across three sites; helped onboard and train physician assistants joining the regional orthopedic program.
MAY 2018 — JUL 2021 Middle Tennessee

Physician Assistant · Orthopedics

7 Springs Orthopedics
  • Delivered 1,000+ corticosteroid injections across major joints for pain management and quality-of-life improvement.
  • Performed joint dislocation reductions and routine orthopedic procedures.
  • Spearheaded integration of a new intra-clinic physical therapy referral program — the highest referral rate across the practice's clinics.
  • Oversaw monthly clinic budget, tracked revenue, and led referral-source marketing that grew patient volume.
  • Mentored 10+ physician assistant students rotating through general orthopedics.
JUN 2013 — MAY 2018 California

Physician Assistant · Spine Surgery & Pain

The Spine and Orthopedic Center
  • 1,000+ surgical first-assists across ACDF, posterior foraminotomy, thoracic and lumbar decompression, fusion, and spinal cord stimulator implantation.
  • High-volume multi-specialty practice covering pain management, spine, and orthopedics.
  • Delivered 600+ joint injections and managed chronic pain with safe, guideline-driven opiate prescribing.
  • Managed high-acuity spine hospital and trauma patients alongside surgical colleagues.
  • Trained 15+ new physician assistants across spine, orthopedic, and pain management specialties.
  • Extensive workers' compensation and personal injury case management.
03 — Procedural Experience

What I've done.

/ 01

Surgical First-Assist

ACDF · posterior cervical foraminotomy · thoracic and lumbar decompression and fusion · spinal cord stimulator implantation, trial and permanent.

/ 02

Injection Practice

Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and PRP injections of shoulder, knee, hip, spine, and peripheral joints.

/ 03

Orthopedic Procedures

Fracture reduction · casting · splinting · bracing · joint dislocation reduction · durable medical equipment fitting.

/ 04

Med-Legal Documentation

Workers' compensation and personal injury, maximum medical improvement determinations, return-to-work planning, and coordination with case managers and counsel.

/ 05

Post-Acute & Rehab

Functional assessment, rehabilitation coordination, discharge planning, and pain management in skilled nursing settings.

/ 06

Teaching & Preceptorship

Training and mentorship of 15+ physician assistants across orthopedic, spine, and pain management practice, plus clinical preceptorship for PA students.

04 — Education & Credentials

Where the training came from.

2010 — 2013

M.S., Physician Assistant Studies

Augsburg University · Minneapolis, Minnesota · GPA 3.7
2005 — 2009

B.A., Biology

Hamline University · Saint Paul, Minnesota · GPA 3.85 · Beta Beta Beta
Certification
NCCPA Board-CertifiedPhysician Assistant, PA-C
Licensure
TennesseePhysician assistant license · active
Life Support
BLS & ACLSAmerican Heart Association · current
License numbers, issue and expiration dates, NPI, and primary-source verification links are on the credentials page. NCCPA board certification is a general medical credential, not a specialty certification, and surgical first-assist experience means assisting the operating surgeon — the credentials page explains both in full.
05 — Contact

Questions about experience?

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