Richard Zieske P.A. |
Rich Zieske is a skilled, highly qualified physician assistant with a vast amount of experience in orthopedics, urgent care, and family practice. Rich has worked in orthopedics for over ten years and has had the opportunity to workin multiple orthopedic subspecialties. His orthopedic experience includes, but is not limited to, hand/upper extremity, shoulder, knee, and sports medicine. In addition to working full-time as an orthopedic physician assistant in the clinic setting, Rich has also been providing after hours patient care for the CORE Orthopedics.
Rich has acquired multiple degrees in the heath sciences. He completed his Bachelor of Science for physician assistant in 2001 at University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Previously, Richobtained a masters degree in Exercise Physiology from Minnesota State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Physical Education.
Rich has been providing excellent care for patients in the Sioux Falls community for over ten years. He lives in Sioux Falls with his wife and children, and he is a devoted sports fan and avid golfer. Dr. Liddell feels incredibly fortunate to be able to work with such an experienced, hardworking, and talented physician assistant who shares his dedication to providing exceptional patient care to our community.
Rich is a highly experienced physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in orthopedics as well as additional experience in primary and urgent care.
Current Position
Physician Assistant-Orthopedics Specialty Orthopedics Sioux Falls, SD |
2012-Current |
Prior Professional Experience
Physician Assistant-Urgent Care Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Mitchell, SD |
2011-2012 |
Physician Assistant-Urgent Care Sanford Acute Care Sioux Falls, SD |
2001-2011 |
Physician Assistant-Orthopedics Hand/Upper Extremity Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sioux Falls, SD |
2008-2011 |
Physician Assistant-Orthopedic Urgent Care Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sioux Falls, SD |
2007-2008 |
Physician Assistant-Family Practice Sanford Family Medicine Clinic Sioux Falls, SD |
2005-2007 |
Physician Assistant-Orthopedics Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Baker Specialty Orthopedics Sioux Valley Clinic Sioux Falls, SD |
2001-2005 |
Cardiovascular Technologist Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN |
1996-1999 |
Intern-Exercise Physiologist United States Olympic Training Center Lake Placid, NY |
1993 |
Education
University of South Dakota School of Medicine Bachelor of Science: Physician Assistant Studies Vermillion, SD |
1999-2001 |
Minnesota State University Master of Arts: Exercise Physiology Mankato, MN |
1992-1993 |
Southwest State University Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry & Physical Education Marshall, MN |
1987-1991 |
Associations/Memberships
American Academy of Physician Assistants | 2001 |
South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants | 2001 |
American College of Sports Medicine | 1993-1998 |
Educational Courses
Masters Course in Shoulder Surgery Naples, FL |
2004 |
Annual Midwest Arthroplasty Course: The Knee Minneapolis, MN |
2004 |
AAPA Annual Physician Assistant Conference Las Vegas, NV |
2004 |
Sioux Valley Trauma Symposium Sioux Falls, SD |
2004 |
Advanced Trauma Life Support Fargo, ND |
2003 |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Sioux Falls, SD |
2003 |
AAPA Annual Physician Assistant Conference New Orleans, LA |
2003 |
Presentations/Lectures
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals-Post Operative Pain Management | 2004 |
Licensure/Certifications
South Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners 0492 | 2001 |
US DEA, Schedule II-V | 2002 |
ATLS | 2003 |
ACLS | 2011 |
PALS | 2011 |
CPR | 2011 |
Hobbies and Interests
Family, travel, sporting activities as both fan and participant. Avid golfer and follower of Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves.