Chad Cole
Raeford,North Carolina
Summary
Exceptionally qualified Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant and experienced in both clinical and surgical setting. Highly experienced surgical first assistant in busy orthopedic spine clinic. Skilled with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth as Physician Assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant
Pinehurst Surgical Clinic
07.2016 - Current
- Responsible for own Orthopedic spine clinic in three different locations
- Performs inpatient hospital care to include admissions, rounding and discharging patients
- First Assistant in Orthopedic Spine Surgery to include ACDF, reconstructive lumbar, thoracic spine surgery, OLIF/TLIF/ALIF and minimally invasive spine surgery
- Performs Orthopedic urgent care such as closed fracture management
- Exercises judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon and other healthcare professionals
- Performs first-line musculoskeletal evaluation and reviews/interprets diagnostic studies of patients referred for emergent and routine management of non-operative conditions
- Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interprets and correlates laboratory and diagnostic procedures to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis
- Orders and performs diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG, , X-ray, CT, MRI, and bone scans
- Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate
- Performs procedures such as joint aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, application of braces, casts and splints
- Injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, digital blocks, , wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
U.S. Army
03.2009 - 07.2016
- Responsible for own general orthopedic clinic
- Performs primary orthopedic on-call, inpatient hospital care, surgical referrals
- First assistant in orthopedic spine surgery, joint replacement and sports surgery
- Responsible for closed management of fractures and dislocations
- Performs in house on-call duties
- Exercises judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon and other healthcare professionals
- Performs first-line musculoskeletal evaluation and reviews/interprets diagnostic studies of Soldiers, dependents, and retirees referred for emergent and routine management of non-operative conditions
- Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interprets and correlates laboratory and diagnostic procedures to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis
- Orders and performs diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG, compartment pressure measurements, X-ray, CT, MRI, and bone scans
- Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate
- Performs procedures such as joint aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, application of braces, casts and splints
- Injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, digital blocks, regional anesthesia
- Minor outpatient surgical procedures such as tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, k-wire removal and hardware screw removal
Commander, Forward Surgical Team
U.S. Army
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Commander of an Airborne Forward Surgical Team comprised of 20 highly skilled personnel consisting of Advanced Trauma Life Support, Operating Room and Intensive Care section in support of worldwide contingency operations and able to rapidly deploy, provide urgent initial surgical care in far forward areas of the battlefield on minimal notice
- Responsible for damage control resuscitative surgery, and surgical intensive care while separated from higher medical levels of care
- Plans, coordinates, and directs individual and mission focused team training, medical proficiency training, and airborne operations
- Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of over $6.4 million in vehicles, and medical equipment
- Provider at Womack Orthopedic Department.
Senior Physician Assistant
U.S. Army 82D Airborne Division
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Deputy Surgeon for Clinical Operations for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
- Advises the Brigade Surgeon and Brigade Commander on all matters related to clinical and operational medicine and Combat Health Service Support in both garrison and deployed environment
- Responsible for clinical policies and procedures involving the delivery of comprehensive medical care to over 3,000 Paratroopers
- Oversees the credentialing and direct mentorship of six Physician Assistants in the Brigade
- Serves as a staff Orthopedic PA at Womack Army Medical Center.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Resident
U.S. Army
06.2007 - 12.2008
- A member of the first class of six PAs in the country to graduate from the Army/Baylor Doctorate of Science in Clinical Orthopedics
- 18-month Fellowship Training Program at a Level 1 Trauma Center in San Antonio TX which included rotations in musculoskeletal radiology, trauma, foot and ankle, total joint, spine, sports, hand, pediatrics and tumor
- During the training, provided first call duties for the Orthopedic service and demonstrated superb first assist surgical skill in the operating room and conducted Doctoral level research and successfully completed oral boards.
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
U.S. Army
10.2002 - 06.2007
- Providing primary health care to 582 Soldiers, Responsible for supervising the health, welfare, organizational training, discipline, maintenance of equipment, supply functions, and employment of the medical section personnel
- Serves as a special staff officer and advisor to the Battalion Commander and his staff of all health related issues to include: combat readiness, medical threats/trends, medical planning, medical assets, combat injuries, evacuations, and individual Soldier heath issues
- Additional duties include: Medical Platoon Leader, pre/post deployment medical screening, conduct medic sustainment training.
Education
Doctorate of Science in Clinical Orthopedic -
Baylor University
Waco, Texas12.2008
Masters in Family Medicine -
University of Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska08.2003
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska05.2002
Interservice Physician Assistant Program -
U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School
Fort Sam Houston, Texas05.2000
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Testing
- Direct Patient Care
- Completing Examinations
- Wound Care
- Health Administration
- Discharge Planning
- Discharge Summaries
- Orthopedics
- Surgery
- Educating Patients
- Differential Diagnoses
- Suturing
- Laceration Repair
- Hospital Consultations
- Patient History Documentation
- Care Planning
- EMR / EHR
- Triage
- Diagnosing Conditions
- Incisions and Drainage
- Diagnostic Codes
- Interpreting Radiology Results
- Family Medicine
- Medical Terminology
- Physical Examination
- Assessing Pathophysiology
- Patient Assessments
- Office Consultations
- Preventive Care
- Performing Procedures
- Fracture Identification
- Closed Fracture Management
Additional Information
I have served honorably in the U.S. Army for 27 years. I am Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan veteran. I am a recipient of the Army Medical Department Iron Majors award for exceptional leadership skill, the ability to mentor junior officers, and participate in the future growth and potential of Army Medicine. Furthermore, I received the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara for demonstrating the highest standards of integrity and moral character along with displaying an outstanding degree of professional competence.
Affiliations
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants- Certified since 2002
- Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA) member
Professional Publications
- Surgical Technique Affects Outcomes in Acromioclavicular Reconstruction, Journal of Surgical Advances, 22, 1, 71, 2013
- Posttraumatic Elbow stiffness Treatment and Outcomes in Patients Wounded During Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, Journal of Orthopaedic for Physician Assistants, 6, 3, pe30, 07/01/18
Post Graduate Training
Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Orthopedic Physician Assistant Fellowship Program, 2008
Job Related Training
- Army Trauma Training Center, Ryder Trauma Center, Miami, Florida, 2013
- Tactical Combat Medical Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 2011
- Combat Casualty Care Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 2002
References
References are available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy the outdoors, I like to hunt and fish. I also find enjoyment in running, lifting weights and playing volleyball.
Timeline
Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant
Pinehurst Surgical Clinic
07.2016 - Current
Commander, Forward Surgical Team
U.S. Army
01.2013 - 04.2015
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
U.S. Army
03.2009 - 07.2016
Senior Physician Assistant
U.S. Army 82D Airborne Division
01.2009 - 02.2012
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Resident
U.S. Army
06.2007 - 12.2008
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
U.S. Army
10.2002 - 06.2007
Doctorate of Science in Clinical Orthopedic -
Baylor University
Masters in Family Medicine -
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska
Interservice Physician Assistant Program -
U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School
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