Arnold K. Cha
Vancouver,WA
Summary
- Board-certified Primary Care / Urgent Care Physician with 12 years of experience in acute and primary care settings.
- Skilled in rapid assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of urgent and chronic conditions.
- Strong proficiency in minor procedures, wound care, splinting, and emergency triage.
- Committed to delivering patient-centered care with excellent bedside manner and communication.
- Trilingual English, Spanish, Korean
Experienced medical professional with strong background in urgent care. Skilled in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management, delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Known for effective team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing clinical needs. Strong interpersonal skills, patient-centered approach, and commitment to achieving optimal results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary/Urgent Care Physician
Urgent Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Diagnose and treat a high volume of acute and chronic conditions in patients of all ages
- Perform minor procedures, including laceration repair, abscess drainage, and orthopedic splinting
- Interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and lab results
- Manage and coordinate care for complex cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up and specialist referrals
- Supervise mid-level providers and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Splinting/Suturing/Casting/Procedures
Hospitalist
Providence Medical Center Willamette Falls
01.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care
- Delivered urgent care treatments, including wound closures, fracture care, and respiratory interventions
- Utilized telemedicine platforms for virtual consultations and remote patient monitoring
- Maintained accurate and timely electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
Emergency Room Physician
Santiam Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Perform rapid assessment, triage, and treatment of emergent medical conditions
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and neurological emergencies
- Perform emergency procedures, including intubation, central line placement, wound repair, and fracture reduction
- Interpret labs/diagnostic tests, including EKGs, X-rays, CT scans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate transfers to ICU or specialty care
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, prognoses to patients & families in a cooperative way to work all as a team
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Identify and report public health concerns, including infectious disease cases
Education
Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency -
Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency
Harlingen, TX09.2016
St. Matthew's University School of Medicine -
St. Matthew's University School of Medicine
12.2011
Davenport University MBA - MBA
Davenport University
12.2011
Post Bac Studies -
California State University East Bay
09.2005
BA - Law and Society
University of California Santa Barbara
06.2002
Skills
- Acute Care Management
- Minor surgical & orthopedic procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Telemedicine & digital health integration
- Experience with EMR Systems
- Patient education & preventive care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- DOT Medical Examiner Certification
- Advanced Wound Care Training
- Ultrasound/EKG
- Compassionate care
- Orthopedic splinting
- Airway management
- Minor surgical procedures
- Medical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Fracture management
Certification
- Board Certification, ABFM
- Medical License, WA, OR, FL, (TX, CT)
- DEA Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- ATLS Certification
Affiliations
- ABFM
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Primary/Urgent Care Physician
Urgent Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Hospitalist
Providence Medical Center Willamette Falls
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Physician
Santiam Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2024
St. Matthew's University School of Medicine -
St. Matthew's University School of Medicine
Davenport University MBA - MBA
Davenport University
Post Bac Studies -
California State University East Bay
BA - Law and Society
University of California Santa Barbara
Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency -
Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency
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