BETHANY JACOBS MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Summary
I am an experienced Physician Assistant with seven years of practice in primary care and family medicine. I have well-developed skills in patient assessment and examination, with a specific passion for preventative medicine. I pride myself in being a detail oriented, organized and dependable employee who is willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have demonstrated the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Most importantly, I love working as a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to manage a team of likeminded advanced practitioners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Penn State Community Medicine Group
1 2022 - Current
- Currently employed as an APP in a busy family medicine practice providing care for patients of all ages
- Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a multitude of acute illnesses as well as the management of chronic medical diseases
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Procedural work including intra-articular injections, splinting, suture removal and placement, I&D, wound care, incisional and punch biopsies, Nexplanon removal and placement, IUD removal and placement
- Supported patient education initiatives by creating informative materials on various health topics and preventative measures
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels
- Organizer, and cofounder of the Millersville Practitioner Journal Club
- Member of the Millersville Safety Committee
Lead Physician Assistant
Stephen G. Diamantoni and Associates Family Practice, P.C
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in advanced practitioner recruitment and interviews
- Coordinated continuing education for advanced practitioner colleagues including providing guest speaker seminars, leading a medical journal club, and providing skills lab for the advanced practitioner team
- Provided EHR and clinical training to the new advanced practitioner staff
- Available as a resource for advanced practitioners needing help with diagnostics, lab interpretation, EKG interpretation, procedures, or creating treatment plans
- Created and managed the COVID 19/ walk in clinic which included the management of multiple acute medical needs including COVID 19, pneumonia, DVT/PE, dehydration, and acute respiratory failure
Physician Assistant
Stephen G. Diamantoni and Associates Family Practice, P.C
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided quality compassionate healthcare to patients newborn through geriatrics for preventative, acute, chronic, and hospital transitional care
- Cared for 18-24 patients per day; 25% are pediatric well and sick appointments
- Managed a variety of chronic health care conditions including, but not limited to, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma, coronary artery disease, gastritis, anxiety and depression in addition to routine physicals
- Performed procedures such as nexplanon insertion and removal, I&D, incisional and punch biopsy, suture placement and removal, stable removal, splinting, gynecologic examinations
- Interpreted various laboratory results including laboratory bloodwork, x-ray, ultrasound results, EKGs, and in office microscopy
- Complete continued education through independent research and literature as well as attending medical conferences
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Health Science
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PASkills
Thomas Jefferson University 2020
Guest Lecturer
Educated physician assistant students at Thomas Jefferson University in women’s health studies guest lecturer series
Discuss management of routine, acute and emergent gynecologic care
Millersville University 2021-2022
Guest Lecturer
Educated nurse practitioner students in a women’s studies lecture series
Lectured on emergent wound care including suture, staples, pressure dressing, management of bite wounds
Lectured on common pediatric emergencies- diagnosis and management of fractures as well as signs and symptoms of abuse
West Chester University 2021-2022
Guest Lecturer
Educated physician assistant students in a urogynecologic lecture series
Assisted in the palliative care and hospice course including lectures, guided readings, and classroom discussion
Elizabethtown University 2023
Guest Lecturer
Taught the pilot lecture series in women’s health on contraception, emergency contraception, STI and vaginitis
Timeline
Lead Physician Assistant
Stephen G. Diamantoni and Associates Family Practice, P.C
05.2021 - 01.2022
Physician Assistant
Stephen G. Diamantoni and Associates Family Practice, P.C
09.2017 - 01.2022
Physician Assistant
Penn State Community Medicine Group
1 2022 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY