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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , PA-CStreet Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLENCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), with ten years experience, most recently in orthopedic surgery setting with nine years experience as first assistant in the operating room and clinic with an emphasis on orthopedic injuries, work-related injuries, adult joint reconstruction, and sports medicine. Additionally, one year of experience in primary care/pain management. Available for full-time employment with a strong desire to contribute to an elite organization to utilize my medical skills. New Jersey State Physician Assistant License, New York State PA License, Pennsylvania State PA License, DEA Prescribing License. Current ACLS/BLS Certification. A prior career in sports and event management and business development.MEDICAL EXPERIENCEAPRIL 2021 PRESENT RIDGEWOOD, NJORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, ORTHOPEDICS NEW JERSEY/RIDGEWOOD ORTHOPEDIC GROUP FULL-TIME 40+ HRS/WEEKLYFirst Assist in a variety of inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgical procedures in a busy 7- surgeon practice, with a heavy concentration in adult joint reconstruction using MAKO robotic technology. Perform history and physical exams, pre-op, and post-op management, hospital consults, and rounds, collaborating with multiple health disciplines for discharge planning, DME orders, home health/rehab services, and medical follow-ups. Complete in-office procedures such as joint injections, and cast application drain/pin removal. Contributing to a successful Physician/Physician Assistant team, treating patients independently and in consult with supervising physicians. Proficient in PrimeSuite Clinical EHR and MediTech Expanse Hospital EHR. SEPTEMBER 2019 MARCH 2021 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIAORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER FULL-TIME 40+ HRS/WEEKLYFirst Assist in surgical procedures, with an emphasis in sports medicine/arthroscopy, shoulder, knee, upper extremity. Assist the Medical Director for St. Francis University Sports Medicine with training room/clinic sports injury evaluations and football/basketball game coverage. On-call rotation with fracture/trauma, hospital consults, rounding. Coordinate with multiple specialties, and case managers, in the hospital for discharge planning. Rotating duties for Walk-in Fracture Clinic with a heavy concentration on work-related injuries, performing history and physical examinations, ordering special tests, developing treatment plans, and returning to work. Complete in-office procedures such as joint injections, nerve blocks, fracture reduction/cast application drain/pin removal. Contributing to a successful Physician/Physician Assistant team, treating patients independently on my own clinic schedule and in consult with supervising physicians. Proficient in EPIC Clinical EHR and Cerner/Power Chart Hospital EHR. 2MAY 2015 SEPTEMBER 2019 NAPLES/FORT MYERS, FLSURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, INSTITUTE FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY FULL-TIME 40+ HRS/WEEKLYFirst Assist in hospital surgical procedures, with an emphasis on adult reconstruction, hip, and knee total joint replacements. In hospital rounding and discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and case workers, with the total programs. Completing pre-operative consultation and post-operative visits. Performing history and physical exams for a variety of orthopedic injuries, work-related injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. Ordering special tests, counseling patients on treatment options and regimens, emotional issues, and health maintenance. In-office procedures such as joint injections, dressing changes, cast application, nerve blocks, and fracture reduction. Functioning as part of a successful Physician/Physician Assistant team, treating patients independently on my clinic schedule and in consult with my supervising physician. Proficient in Allscripts Clinical EHR and EPIC. SEPTEMBER 2014 MAY 2015 NAPLES, FLPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, KORUNDA MEDICAL INSTITUTEFULL-TIME 40 HRS/WEEKLYPracticed all aspects of primary care and pain management including diagnosing and treating diseases, cold/allergy/flu, injuries including work-related injuries, and motor vehicle injuries. Ordering images and laboratory studies, prescribing medicine, and developing treatment plans. Performing office-based procedures. Pre-operative assessments for surgery, minor wound repair, diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, trigger-point and joint injections, dispensing DME, and prescribing physical therapy.AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2014 NAPLES/FORT MYERS, FLCLINICAL ROTATIONS, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY/PA STUDIES General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, OB/GYN & Womens Health, Pediatrics, 3 Elective Surgical Rotations in Orthopedics including practices in FL and NJ.2010 2012 NAPLES, FLBEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN, DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER FULL-TIME 40 HRS/WEEKLYAdmission and discharge of substance abuse/psychiatric patients on the Detox and Crisis Stabilization Units. Oversee the milieu and overall safety of the unit, document activities and vital signs in the medical record.2008 2010 NAPLES, FLCERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, KOSHER CAREGIVERS PART-TIME 25HRS/WEEKLY Attend to client healthcare/daily living needs in the home healthcare setting. Recruit, coordinate, train, and schedule a team of caregivers for clients individual needs. 3PRIOR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE1997 2008 ORLANDO/NAPLES, FLOWNER/OPERATOR, SPORTS PRIDE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHYManage daily operations of business; Customer Service, Website, Financials/Accounting, Ordering/Inventory. Manage contract employees. Researching, Scheduling and Coordinating major amateur sporting events.1995 1997 FAYETTEVILLE, NCPROGRAM COORDINATOR, CUMBERLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION FULL-TIME 40 HRS/WEEKLYManage, Schedule, Coordinate recreational activities for the public at multiple county-wide locations. Liaison between County Recreation Department and Community Youth Organizations to promote and grow programs and scope of service. 1993 1995 FAYETTEVILLE, NCABO CERTIFIED OPTICIAN, LENSCRAFTERS FULL-TIME 40 HRS/WEEKLY Measured and fit custom prescription eyewear to patients specifications. Fabricated custom eyewear utilizing high-tech equipment in a fast-paced environment. New-Hire orientation. EDUCATIONAUGUST 2014 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLMASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYGraduated with Honors / Golden Key International Honor Society Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor SocietyDECEMBER 1991 FAYETTEVILLE, NCBACHELOR OF SCIENCE, METHODIST UNIVERSITYPhysical Education and Sports Management. Womens Basketball MVP, All-Conference Team ACTIVITIESAmerican Association of Physician Assistants Volunteer Pre-PA Preceptor The First Tee Volunteer (Junior Golf) & PLAY for Pink Volunteer (Breast Cancer Charity) Nova Southeastern University Alumni AssociationAmerican Red Cross Charity Events VolunteerI enjoy golf and outdoor adventures, hiking and biking, photography, music |
