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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, PA

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

Thomas Jefferson University 2020

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
BETHANY JACOBS MS, PA-CPhysician Assistant