Michael Dean Diersing, MS, RCEP, EP-C, EIM3, CCRP, FAACVPR 13606 Homestead Ave Phone: (806)781-0931 Lubbock, Texas 79424 Email: Dean.Diersing@umchealthsystem.com Education: Fellowships: Certifications: Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences Texas Tech University - Lubbock, Texas May 14, 2005 Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences Texas Tech University - Lubbock, Texas August 9, 2003 American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FAACVPR) - 2013 AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association CPR & AED Certification - American Heart Association Professional Experience: 6/2016 present University Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Lubbock, Texas Position: Assistant Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Active management of 10 cost centers with 140+ employees of various disciplines (PT, OT, SLP, AT, RT, Exercise Physiologists, and support staff including inpatient and outpatient programs. Daily responsibilities include day-to-day operations, staff and patient issues, payroll, appraisal documentation, hiring, etc. Management of a $9 million operational budget Coach supervisors on staff growth and development, teambuilding and corrective actions. Write, analyze, and draw strategies from budget summaries, referral reports, program details and other statistical reports to achieve and exceed departmental goals Maintain web-based scheduling system for all outpatient locations Sub-responsibilities: 2013 present Exercise Physiologist UMC Heart Station Weekend on-call coverage for diagnostic stress testing 2009 present UMC Employee Wellness Program Coordinator & Committee Member Organize and execute employee wellness initiatives (>3,600 employees) Produced marked increase in organization participation from 22% in 2009 to >60% in 2014 2009 present Level 5 Leadership Committee Member & Instructor Assist with the design of course outline, notes, quizzes on select topics to grow all 300+ leaders at UMC Course Instructor Attend quarterly committee meetings 8/2005 6/2016 University Medical Center Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Lubbock, Texas
Position: Supervisor of Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Direct employees effectively to produce desired results Market Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab services to a variety of physicians Complete annual employee performance appraisals Manage clinic functionally and financially graded by compliance to budget & patient outcomes (Readmissions Project & AACVPR Registry) Interview and hire new employees Develop and review medical policies and procedures Assist with Budget, Revised Budget & Capitol Budget reports Continue to fulfill Exercise Specialist job duties as listed in Cardiac Rehab duties below Maintain clinic compliance for program certification by AACVPR AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehab Program since 2009 AACVPR Certified Pulmonary Rehab Program since 2016 1/2014 present Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock, Texas Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program Position: Adjunct Faculty Cardiopulmonary Practice Patterns Lab Instructor Exercise Physiology Lecturer (Fall 2016 & 2017) 8/2007 present Texas Tech University - Lubbock, Texas Department of Kinesiology & Sports Management Position: Instructor Exercise Testing and Prescription (8/2008 - present) Exercise Physiology (8/2007-8/2008) 8/2003 8/2005 University Medical Center - HealthPoint Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation - Lubbock, Texas Position: Exercise Specialist Cardiac Rehab Team Leader Internship Coordinator Perform clinical evaluations on patients referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation Develop exercise prescriptions for fitness members and cardiac patients Analyze Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Perform fitness assessments on members including body composition, maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2max), and maximal strength tests Counsel fitness members regarding exercise, nutrition, and other health concerns Conduct education classes related to cardiac events Perform front desk duties such as completing member contracts and selling of profit center items Professional Activities: 2011 present American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Board of Directors Treasurer; 2016-present Membership & Affiliate Relations Committee Chair (2015-2016) Meet goals of the static plan specific to committee focus Leading regularly scheduled conference calls Assisting with assigned membership and affiliate website page updates Implementing expanded offerings to Affiliate Leaders Website Committee - Member (2011-2013) Attending regularly scheduled conference calls Suggested areas to expand review via Google Analytics Assisted with Scientific Resources Updates Assisting with Affiliate Link Resources
5/2007 4/2017 Texas Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Board of Directors Secretary; 2016-2017 Communication Chair; 2015-2016 Secretary, Communication Chair & Pulmonary Rehab Contact; 2014-2015 Immediate Past President & Pulmonary Rehab Contact; 2013-2014 President; 2012-2013 President Elect; 2011-2012 Immediate Past President; 2010-2011 President; 2009-2010 President Elect; 2008-2009 Communication Chair; 2007-2008 2009 & 2011 AACVPR Day on the Hill Texas Representative Texas Co-Representative Grass roots efforts/lobbying for specific needs of the organization Spring 2016-2013 American College of Sports Medicine - Lubbock, Texas 2011, 2008, 2007 Certified Exercise Physiologist Workshop Director & Instructor & 2005 Plan and Manage the workshop Practical Cardiorespiratory Testing Examiner Instructed Pathophysiology/Pre-Activity Screening: Risk Stratification, Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment, Programming for Special Populations, Program Administration & Safety, Health Fitness Programing, and Metabolic Calculations Internships: Fall 2004 Summer 2003 Cardiopulmonary Lab - University Medical Center - Lubbock, Texas Performed exercise and pharmacological stress tests Monitored 12-lead electrocardiograms, blood pressure, heart rate, as well as, signs and symptoms prior to, during, and post test Baylor Health System - Walter I. Berman Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Center - Tom Landry Fitness Center - Dallas, Texas Performed Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Conducted unpublished research project on resistance training in cardiac rehab Abstracts/Publications Thompson, B.J., Banuelas, V.K., Akalonu, C., Stock, M.S., and Diersing, D. Effects of shift type, job position, and a rigorous work period on physical- and performance-related attributes in female nursing workers. Presented at the International Society of Sports Nutrition national conference, Austin, TX. June 13 th, 2015 Presentations: 2012 - present UMC New Employee Orientation UMC Wellness Program 2004-2016 Cardiology Conference Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Present to Cardiologists, Cardiology Fellows & Medical Students Topic: Cardiac Rehab Program Explanation, Referral Trends, & Patient Outcomes 2013-2016 AACVPR Presidents Luncheon Master of Ceremony & Presenter Organize and present various topics relative to affiliate leadership
June 25-26, 2016 AACVPR Affiliate Leadership Forum Chicago, IL Affiliate Challenges Presenter Master of Ceremony Feb. 12, 2016 University of Houston - Exercise & Sport Science Department Benefits of Professional Association involvement Exercise Physiologists & Cardiac Rehabilitation? Feb. 11, 2016 University of Houston Clearlake - Exercise & Sport Science Department Benefits of Professional Association involvement Exercise Physiologists & Cardiac Rehabilitation? Jan. 13, 2016 Seniors are Special Guest Lecturer University Medical Center Heart and Lung Disease: What you can do to prevent or manage disease and maximize life! Sept. 11, 2015 AACVPR Annual Conference Washington, D.C. Keeping step with HIPPA Guidelines July 11, 2015 UMC Sports Medicine Conference (8 th Annual) Lubbock, TX Specificity of Training June 26, 2015 Life After a Heart Attack Support Group Lubbock, TX The Role of Cardiac Rehab and Exercise is Medicine Jan. 8, 2015 Jan. 6, 2015 Spiritual Care Partners Lubbock, Texas Exercise is Medicine Presented to regional Spiritual Leaders Lowe s Grocery Store Corporate Offices Littlefield, TX Exercise is Medicine Presented on behalf of Employee Wellness June 7-8, 2014 AACVPR Affiliate Leadership Forum Chicago, IL Best Practice Presenter Co-Master of Ceremony April 5, 2014 Oct. 9, 2013 April 25, 2013 TACVPR Annual Conference San Antonio, TX Panel Discussion Presenter Battling Reimbursement Seniors are Special Guest Lecturer University Medical Center Exercise is Medicine: Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Healthy Lubbock Overton Conference Center; Lubbock, TX Worksite Wellness Best Practices in Physical Activity Programing April 13, 2013 TACVPR Annual Conference Dallas, TX Panel Discussion Ins and Outs of Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Regulations February 2013 The Plaza Senior Care Center Lubbock, TX Heart Health & Cardiac Rehab Feb. 27, 2013 Childhood Obesity Awareness Bean Elementary School - Lubbock, TX Oct. 10, 2012 Seniors are Special Guest Lecturer University Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation: Can you or someone you know benefit?
May 2012 Exercise is Medicine Month Guest Lecturer University Medical Center For all UMC Employees to attend for CEUs and general education How to Utilize Apps & Technology for your Exercise is Medicine Game Plan April 21, 2012 TACVPR Annual Conference Austin, TX General Strategies & Best Practices for Increasing Referrals AACVPR Program Certification - A Continuous Performance Improvement Project April 15, 2011 TACVPR Annual Conference San Antonio, TX AACVPR Program Certification Take your Program to the Next Level Honors & Awards: Employment recognition: UMC All Star (4/2013) Winning with Teamwork Award (1/2010, & 1/2009) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Employee of the Month (11/2006) WOW Service Award 2005 10 Year TACVPR Board of Directors Service Award Dean s List - Texas Tech University Spring 2003, Spring 2002, & Fall 2001 Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) 1999-present Community Projects: 2006 - present Assist with 1-2 community health fairs a year Organized & delivered general fitness screens - Physical Medicine Health Fair Organized & delivered Heart Health Booths (BP, Risk Assessment, BMI, Nutritional Information, etc) 2/2010 & 2/2012 Texas Tech Basketball Halftime Radio Interview Heart Health Action Plans 2006 & 2007 Lecturer and participant of GET FIT LUBBOCK 12 week community fitness/nutrition program recognized by the State of Texas for its innovative design to improve the health of the Lubbock community Interviewed on local news regarding the program and its offerings Professional Growth Courses & Conferences: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) Lean Forward Training (Centered around Lean Six Sigma) AACVPR Annual Meetings, Program Directors Conference, & Webinars TACVPR Annual Conferences Edelman s ESP Ultrasound Adult Echo & Physics ACSM Health Fitness Summits Cross Country Education Workshop (ACSM Provider) Franklin Covey Time Management Franklin Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective Healthcare Professionals Manager-Tools.com Toastmasters International Club Memberships: 2006 - Present American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2003 - Present Texas Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2012-2014 Clinical Exercise Physiology Association American College of Sports Medicine (2004-05, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015)