Betsy Zeh PA-C
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant in search of a clinic based position that would allow the opportunity to combine my diverse clinical expertise and close provider and healthcare facility relationships, in order to promote and grow a medical practice that has great potential to make a difference. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner and strong relationships among medical providers and facilities with in the Tucson area.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Center Manger
Premise Health Care
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement in both clinical care provision as well as administrative processes within the health center.
- Maintained open lines communication with staff, addressing any concerns or issues effectively and fostering positive work environment.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers, fostering collaboration and referrals for specialized services.
- Provided work injury management for employees, adhering to OSHA and ICA standards. Coordinated interdisciplinary approach to work related injury with support provided to the Safety, Health and Environmental team and onsite managers through work site assessment and accommodation recommendation when appropriate.
- Increased community outreach with targeted events and educational programs, promoting health awareness and preventative care.
- Expanded range of services offered at the health center by identifying needs within the community and recruiting appropriate specialists.
- Led successful patient outreach campaigns to increase awareness of available services and improve overall health outcomes within the community.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Physician Assistant
Southern Arizona Infectious Disease Specialists
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Optimize antibiotic choice when clinically indicated and discourage antibiotic use when clinically unnecessary in the skilled nursing population to minimize the development of antibiotic resistant infectious disease.
- Provide clinic, SNF and hospital coverage for the practice, including weekend and weekday on call coverage for infectious disease consultation and follow up.
- 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.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Physician Assistant
Modern Vascular
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Examined patients and diagnosed conditions such as peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis and lower extremity wound infection on a regular basis.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in vascular medicine.
- Performed chronic disease management for variety of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and lower extremity atherosclerosis.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, train incoming new mid-level providers and establish protocols for best practice in clinical management of peripheral arterial disease.
Certified Physician Assistant
Tucson Medical Center
02.2015 - 08.2019
- Reviewed chart information , laboratory reports and performed in-depth vascular /neurological assessments to make tentative diagnoses and initiate treatment.
- Carried out therapeutic interventions such as bedside debridement of wounds, dressing changes, bedside doppler and central line removal to address acute issues.
- Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
- Managed the VQI (vascular quality initiative) to improve the quality, safety, effectiveness and cost of vascular health care by collecting, analyzing and sharing data on preoperative risk factors, intra-procedural variables, post-procedural outcomes, and one-year follow-up data for carotid endarterectomy, carotid stent and endovascular AAA repair.
- Worked with case management and the hospital internists to determine prior level of functioning for admitted patients in order to identify any skilled need that may effect discharge disposition and aid in decreasing the length of hospital stay while providing exceptional patient care.
- Educated professional staff on the criteria for Tucson Medical Center programs such as SAL (Save a Limb), PE (pulmonary embolism)/DVT (deep vein thrombosis), and submassive PE in addition to providing the IT department with computer based safeguards for providers to ensure the standards of treatment for vascular disease are met prior to discharge.
Certified Physician Assistant
NextCare Urgent Care
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits at an urgent care center.
Certified Physician Assistant
TucsonOrthopedic Institute
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Orthopedic surgical specialty with emphasis on total hip and knee arthroplasty (minimally invasive approaches) , fracture management.
- Duties included first assist, after hours call, outpatient and inpatient evaluation and treatment.
Certified Physician Assistant
Center for Neurosciences
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Neurosurgical practice with spine, brain and pediatric caseload.
- Duties included first assist, call, outpatient and inpatient evaluation and treatment.
Certified Physician Assistant
Western Neurosurgery
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Neurosurgical practice with spine emphasis.
- Duties included first assist, call, outpatient and inpatient evaluation and treatment.
Certified Physician Assistant
University Medical Center
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Orthopaedic spine practice.
- Duties included first assist, call, outpatient and inpatient evaluation and treatement.
Certified Physician Assistant
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Orthopaedic spine (adult and pediactric).
- Duties included first assist, call, outpatient and inpatient evaluation and treatment.
Physical Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital
04.2005 - 11.2007
- Med/surg, orthopaedics, critical care and wound care caseload.
Physical Therapist
Gentiva Health Services
01.2004 - 04.2005
- Home health physical therapist with a diverse caseload involving cardiac, pulmonary, and orthopaedic diagnoses, with heavy emphasis on would care for the diabetic and renal failure patient.
Executive Board Member
Proactive Physical Therapy And Sportsmedicine Inc.
02.2002 - 12.2003
- Outpatient orthopaedic, chronic pain, sports medicine caseload.
- Responsible for patient evaluation and treatment, development and management of employee performance feedback, employee benefits, clinic templates, QA/QI, health and safety standards, facility policy & procedure manual, clinic capacity analysis, staff training, marketing, and facility budget.
Center Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation
03.2001 - 01.2002
- Outpatient orthopaedic, sports medicine, pediatric and industrial caseload.
- Responsible for patient evaluation and treatment, supervision of seventeen professional and support staff, payroll, clinic staffing, revision of clinic manuals/procedures in preparation for Medicare/State Health and Safety inspections, management of facility budget, purchase of clinic supplies/equipment, insurance reimbursement/billing, marketing and training of clinic staff.
Center Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Outpatient orthopaedic, sports medicine, pediatric and industrial caseload.
- Responsible for patient evaluation and treatment, supervision of ten professional and support staff, payroll, clinic staffing , revision of clinic manuals/procedures in preparation for Medicare/State Health and Safety inspections, management of facility budget, purchase of clinic supplies/equipment, insurance reimbursement/billing, marketing, and training of clinic staff .Provided weekend coverage as a staff physical therapist for the Tucson Heart Hospital.
Chief, Physical Therapy Services
HQ 75th Medical Group/ 56th Medical Group
04.1996 - 04.1999
- Outpatient orthopaedic, industrial and medical/surgical caseload.
- Responsible for patient evaluation and treatment, clinic in-services/staff training, clinic budget, job site analysis, implementation of Hill AFB and Luke AFB Back School, prenatal education for expecting mothers, supervision of professional and support staff, revision of clinic templates and rehabilitation protocols, development of clinic mission statements and procedure manuals which resulted in an excellent rating by Joint Commission of Hospital Accreditation. Trained as a bereavement counselor and provided hospital coverage for grieving mothers/parents following miscarriage.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Arizona School of Health Science
Mesa, AZBachelor of Science - Physical Therapy Studies
Russell Sage College
Troy, NYSkills
- Health and safety compliance
- Clinical evaluation and management
- Establishing strategic relationships
- Quality improvement strategies
- Employee onboarding
- Resource optimization
- Recruitment and onboarding
- EMR/EHR system utilization
- Occupational health expertise
References
Clifford Lyons, MD
Premise Health
610-207-4653
Tim Weil, DCO
Premise Health
Phone #203-583-1757
Kurt Luedtke, CM
Tucson Medical Center
Phone # 520-400-3910
Robert Wiruth, MD
Internist Tucson Medical Center/AIM
Phone # 520-609-2940
Kshipra Joshi, MD
Internist Tucson Medical Center
Phone # 408-464-4360
Affiliations
- ACOEM
Timeline
Health Center Manger
Premise Health Care
01.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Southern Arizona Infectious Disease Specialists
03.2020 - 01.2024
Physician Assistant
Modern Vascular
08.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Physician Assistant
Tucson Medical Center
02.2015 - 08.2019
Certified Physician Assistant
NextCare Urgent Care
02.2015 - 07.2017
Certified Physician Assistant
TucsonOrthopedic Institute
07.2013 - 02.2015
Certified Physician Assistant
Center for Neurosciences
04.2012 - 07.2013
Certified Physician Assistant
Western Neurosurgery
06.2011 - 04.2012
Certified Physician Assistant
University Medical Center
06.2009 - 06.2011
Certified Physician Assistant
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
01.2007 - 08.2008
Physical Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital
04.2005 - 11.2007
Physical Therapist
Gentiva Health Services
01.2004 - 04.2005
Executive Board Member
Proactive Physical Therapy And Sportsmedicine Inc.
02.2002 - 12.2003
Center Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation
03.2001 - 01.2002
Center Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation
03.2000 - 03.2001
Chief, Physical Therapy Services
HQ 75th Medical Group/ 56th Medical Group
04.1996 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy Studies
Russell Sage College
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Arizona School of Health Science
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