Dave Thompson
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated medical professional offering a strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging 20+ years of healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions to improve health and quality of life of patients. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent communication skills, building trust among patients, peers and leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Medicine Knee Surgery
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
- First assist in surgery
- Treating new, pre-op, post-op and recheck patients in the clinc
- Evaluate and treat new patients at the Jameson Crane orthopedic walk in clinic part time
- Administering of knee injections and aspirations
- Assist in the training of orthopedic residents and PA students
- Administered 600+ vaccines during the Covid Pandemic
Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgery
Avita Health System
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Evaluated and treated new patients in the office.
- Managed pre-op, post-op, and recheck patients in the office.
- First assist in surgery
- This was a contracted job to cover a maternity leave
Vascular Medicine
Columbus Vascular Vein And Wound Center
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Assessed and treated new patients with vascular pathology
- Managed pre-op, post-op, and recheck patients in the clinic.
- Educated patients on treatment options.
- Performed venous procedures including: venous ablation, microphlebectomy, and sclerotherapy
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
OrthoNeuro
01.2008 - 10.2016
- Nominated by peers as the Advanced Practice Provider liaison; representing 11 Advanced Practice Providers at OrthoNeuro physician
committee meetings - Evaluated & treated patients in the office
- First assist in surgery
- Evaluated & treated new patients part time in Orthopedic Urgent Care
- Took call for OrthoNeuro spine group one week a month
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty Orthopedics
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Evaluated and treated patients in the office
- First assist in surgery
- Provided pre-op and post-op patient care
Orthopedic Surgery
Steele Orthopaedics
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Evaluated and treated patients in the office
- First assist in surgery
- Provided pre-op and post-op patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PAMaster of Science - Physician Assistant
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PASkills
- Patient Management
- Educating patients
- Venous ablation
- Microphlebectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Joint injections
- Wound and fasciae closure
- Interpretation of orthopedic x-rays
- Interpretation of spine and knee MRI and CT
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- DEA license
- Ohio state license
- NCCPA certified
Timeline
Sports Medicine Knee Surgery
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgery
Avita Health System
03.2019 - 08.2019
Vascular Medicine
Columbus Vascular Vein And Wound Center
11.2016 - 11.2018
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
OrthoNeuro
01.2008 - 10.2016
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty Orthopedics
08.2006 - 12.2007
Orthopedic Surgery
Steele Orthopaedics
07.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Saint Francis University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Saint Francis University