Bradley Scott Walters, PA-C
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Skilled and adaptable Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunities for professional and personal growth as Physician Assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker. Excellent leadership capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Millbrook Support Services - ASU IHS Family Med.
Albuquerque,NM
06.2023 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, if needed, to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Formulated comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient to treat their medical needs, guided by input from supervising MD and supporting literature when needed.
- Led a team of 2 nurses and 3 medical assistants, delegating work and ensuring they provided quality services to patient population.
- Performed procedures on a daily basis including joint injections of small and intermediate joints, soft tissue injections, trigger point injections, nail avulsions and matrixectomies, skin biopsies, and simple and complex laceration repairs, among others typical to family practice/urgent care clinics.
Physician Assistant
Concentra Occupational Health
Albuquerque, NM
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Note to employer: my wife of 10 years died 9/22/22. I took a three-month work hiatus from Concentra, and resumed work in January of 2023.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, if needed, to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Formulated comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient to treat their medical needs, guided by input from supervising MD and supporting literature when needed.
- Led a team of 1 nurse and 4 medical assistants, delegating work and ensuring they provided quality services to patient population.
- Performed procedures on a daily basis including joint injections of small and intermediate joints, soft tissue injections, trigger point injections, nail avulsions and matrixectomies, skin biopsies, and simple and complex laceration repairs, among others typical to urgent care/occupational medicine clinics.
Physician Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group
Albuquerque, NM
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, if needed, to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Formulated comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient to treat their medical needs, guided by input from supervising MD and supporting literature when needed.
- Led a team of 1 nurse and 2 medical assistants, delegating work and ensuring they provided quality services to patient population.
- Performed procedures on a daily basis including joint injections of small and intermediate joints, soft tissue injections, trigger point injections, nail avulsions and matrixectomies, skin biopsies, and simple and complex laceration repairs, splinting and casting of fractures and dislocations, among others typical to urgent care clinics.
Physician Assistant
Epiphany Dermatology
Albuquerque, NM
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with supervising Dermatologist and other healthcare professionals, if needed, to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Formulated comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient to treat their medical needs, guided by input from supervising MD and supporting literature when needed.
- Led a team of 1 nurse and 1 medical assistant, delegating work and ensuring they provided quality services to patient population.
- Performed procedures on a daily basis including superficial skin cancer excisions and repairs, cryotherapy and curettage of superficial cancers, skin biopsies, lesion removal such as lipomas, sebaceous cysts, suspicious neoplasms, skin and nailbed biopsies.
- Joined American Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants to further professional growth and ensure quality care.
Physician Assistant
Lovelace Medical Group
Albuquerque, NM
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, if needed, to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Formulated comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient to treat their medical needs, guided by input from supervising MD and supporting literature when needed.
- Led a team of 1 nurse and 2 medical assistants, delegating work and ensuring they provided quality services to patient population.
- Performed procedures on a daily basis including joint injections of small and intermediate joints, soft tissue injections, trigger point injections, nail avulsions and matrixectomies, skin biopsies, and simple and complex laceration repairs, among others typical to family practice clinics.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage across various departments within the healthcare facility, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of St. Francis
Albuquerque, NM05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO05.2008
Skills
- Standard Family Practice Physician Assistant skillset including taking detailed patient histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and reviewing diagnostic testing, formulating individualized assessment and plan appropriate to patient needs, review of literature, documentation of patient charts in EMR system in HIPPA-compliant manner
- Additional skillset standard to Urgent Care Physician Assistants including suturing, skin biopsies, removal of skin lesions, splinting, casting, joint injections, soft tissue injections, trigger point injections
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- New Mexico Academy of Physician Assistants
Certification
American Heart Association BLS Certification
New Mexico Medical License
US DEA Controlled Substance License
New Mexico Controlled Substance License
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Millbrook Support Services - ASU IHS Family Med.
06.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Concentra Occupational Health
09.2020 - 02.2023
Physician Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group
12.2018 - 09.2020
Physician Assistant
Epiphany Dermatology
10.2017 - 12.2018
Physician Assistant
Lovelace Medical Group
09.2013 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Fort Lewis College