ANDREW MCKNIGHT
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Professional healthcare provider that has worked as a Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery 9 years in Eastern North Carolina. Internally motivated and driven self starter with excellent communication skills and relationship building which has lead to a large existing network of collaborating orthopedic surgeons in both Eastern NC throughout the triangle. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. I have a keen interest in the Orthopedic Medical Science Liaison field. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife, playing golf, and travelling to new places.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
UNC Physicians Network
Goldsboro, NC
09.2017 - Current
- Primarily clinic based orthopedic PA with average daily volume of 30 patients.
- First assist orthopedic surgery.
- Perform in office procedures such as joint injections and fracture reductions.
- Independent interpretation of all plain films.
- Direct collaboration with attending physician and other PA's
- Order and analyze advanced diagnostic images (US, CT scan, Nuclear Medicine, and MRI) to aid in diagnosis as well as preoperative planning.
- On call coverage weekly for our local hospital.
- Inpatient hospital orthopedic consultations.
- Inpatient History & Physical as well as Discharge Summary.
- Coordinate admissions and transfers based on complex cases in collaboration with supervising attending physician.
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
Emerge Orthopedics
Raleigh, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Solo coverage for Emerge Orthopedics urgent care
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute orthopedic injuries.
- Performed all necessary procedures to include but not limited to fracture reductions and joint dislocations
- Traveled between 7 office locations
- Worked flexible hours across evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC 08.2014 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC 08.2014 - 07.2017
Affiliations
- Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery
- The American Academy of Physician Assistants
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
References
- Dr Marshall Kuremsky, MD. EmergeOrtho
- Dr Greg Bauer, MD. UNC Orthopedics
Timeline
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
Emerge Orthopedics
05.2023 - Current
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
UNC Physicians Network
09.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Campbell University
08.2014 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Campbell University
08.2014 - 07.2017