Aditi Mehta PA-C
Kansas City
Summary
Experienced and compassionate, board-certified Physician Assistant with a broad clinical background in hospital medicine and family practice. Skilled in managing complex medical and psychiatric patients, responding to acute medical and behavioral emergencies, and communicating effectively with patients and families during high-stress situations. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and committed to providing patient-centered, collaborative care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Medicine Certified Physician Assistant
Research Medical Center
Kansas City
08.2024 - Current
- Perform overnight admissions for patients with complex acute and chronic medical comorbidities.
- Respond to rapid responses and behavioral emergency codes (including Code BERT), providing immediate assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization.
- Communicate effectively with patients and family members to provide education on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Rapidly triage medical and psychiatric emergencies, prioritizing high-risk cases requiring immediate intervention to ensure patient and staff safety.
- ACLS/BLS Certified
Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
09.2016 - 12.2027
- Taught multiple Chemistry I laboratory classes with approximately 30 students each.
- Conducted lab procedures and guided students through hands-on experiments.
- Graded papers to assess student performance and comprehension.
Physician Assistant Student Rotation
Mission Emergency Medical Center
Mission
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted patient interviews to gather comprehensive medical histories and performed thorough physical examinations.
- Interpreted lab and imaging results to inform clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with preceptor to develop treatment plans, including lab tests, imaging, and medication orders.
- Formulated differential diagnoses based on patient presentations and test outcomes.
- Executed wound management procedures, including cleansing, debridement, suturing, stapling, and drainage.
- Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation and performed bedside echocardiography.
- Conducted female pelvic exams, digital rectal exams, and foreign body removals.
Physician Assistant Student Rotation
South Texas Behavior Center
Edinburg
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Evaluated patient histories and test results to diagnose behavioral and mental health disorders.
- Counseled patients, recommending individualized treatment plans based on diagnoses.
- Acquired comprehensive patient history following DSM-V criteria and conducting mental status exams.
- Coordinated with social services, nursing staff, and administrators to implement care plans effectively.
- Provided counseling focused on coping mechanisms, mood management, and functional living skills.
- Guided patients through therapeutic exercises derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Managed ongoing treatment plans for patients to ensure optimal mental health outcomes.
- Monitored EMR updates and policy changes to enhance compliance and care standards.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2022
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
05-2018
Skills
- PHQ-9
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Adult, Pediatric and Geriatric care
- Pharmacotherapy Knowledge
- Preventative care Strategies
- Acute and chronic disease management
- Diagnostic testing interpretation, including X-ray, labs, and advanced imaging
- Allergy/Asthma, COPD, diabetes and cardiac management
Timeline
Hospital Medicine Certified Physician Assistant
Research Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant Student Rotation
Mission Emergency Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Physician Assistant Student Rotation
South Texas Behavior Center
09.2021 - 11.2021
Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
09.2016 - 12.2027
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley