Austin Harmon, DMSc, PA-C
Prescott Valley
Summary
Board-certified Physician Assistant with experience in family medicine and urgent care, seeing an average of 90 patients weekly. Fluent in Spanish. Earned a Doctor of Medical Science degree in April 2026 with advanced clinical training and aspirations for physician assistant leadership roles. Experienced in provider education and training within a growing medical organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Medicine Physician Assistant/Associate
Optima Medical Primary Care
Dewey
11.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive family medicine and same-day evaluation of acute illnesses and injuries for approximately 90 patients weekly, serving pediatric through geriatric populations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based treatment plans.
- Perform comprehensive preventive care including annual wellness visits, chronic disease follow-up, and health maintenance.
- Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy under Arizona collaborative practice guidelines, with retrospective chart review performed remotely by an out-of-state physician.
- Independently order and interpret ECGs, pulmonary function testing, resting metabolic rate testing, autonomic nervous system testing, and ankle-brachial index studies.
- Perform office procedures including laceration repair, cryotherapy, joint injections, suture removal, and staple removal.
- Collaborate with specialists and ancillary healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Train newly hired advanced practice providers on clinical workflows, documentation standards, and patient management.
Education
Doctor of Medical Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT04-2026
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Spanish
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2021
Skills
- Acute care management
- Preventive care strategies
- Patient assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical documentation
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient education
Timeline
Family Medicine Physician Assistant/Associate
Optima Medical Primary Care
11.2024 - Current
Doctor of Medical Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Spanish
Brigham Young University