Carrie E. Houtz, PA-C, MMS: CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Background

Carrie E. Houtz was born and raised in Centerville, Ohio.  She attended Incarnation Grade School and Archbishop Alter High School.  She then attended Bowling Green State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  While at BGSU, Carrie was active in Delta Gamma Sorority and intramural sports.  Carrie next obtained her Master’s Degree from Barry University in Miami, FL.  She was awarded a Masters of Clinical Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies.  Carrie is married to Joshua Houtz, a City of Dayton Firefighter/Paramedic.  They have one daughter.  Carrie enjoys running, hiking, horseback riding, music, and spending time with family.  Carrie has been working at the Orthopaedic Center since 2007.

Educational Background

• Undergraduate Studies:  Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, BS, Biology, 1998
• Graduate/Physician Assistant School: Barry University, Miami, FL, MMS, 2002

Certifications

• Physician Assistant-Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• ACLS Certified-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS Certified-Pediatric Advance Life Support
• CPR Certified

Professional Positions

Miami Valley Hospital, Level One Trauma Center, Dayton, OH

Physician Assistant, Trauma and Emergency General Surgery Team 2003-2006

Professional Societies

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Ohio Association of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society