Christopher Volturo, PA-C
NCCPA-Certified Physician Assistant
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
An experienced Physician Assistant and retired Air Force veteran with 11 years of experience working in primary and urgent care and 25 total years of experience in the medical field. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Baptist Health Care
Pensacola, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Beneficiary Primary Care Clinic
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed primary medical care and immunization services supporting 19,000 eligible beneficiaries and 3,800 enrolled patients ages 3-65
- Annually, oversaw 13,300 patient encounters /$16,000 budget.
- Key Achievements: Designated Chief of COVID-19 Clinical Operations. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance.
Physician Assistant, Primary Care/Urgent Care
Reid Trainee Health Clinic
San Antonio, Texas
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Delivered primary medical and urgent care to 82,000 Air Force trainees and international students, working within the largest Air Force trainee health clinic totaling 117,000 annual clinic visits.
- Formulated care plans for 1,500 patient encounters valued at $162,000
- Oversaw a six-member medical discharge improvement team, which cut administrative burden by 37% and saved Air Force $2.3 million.
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Buckley Family Health Clinic
Aurora, CO
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Delivered primary medical care to 1,200 empaneled patients with 4,100 clinic/procedure visits per year.
- Delivered $500,000 in medical care, increased patient access to care by 11 percent.
- Key Achievements: Awarded Company Grade Officer of the Year, 2014, for outstanding service.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, Texas 08.2011 - 2012.08
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, TX 08.2010 - 2010.08
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, Texas 08.2011 - 2012.08
Skills
Wellness examinations, including school/sports physicals
Air Force Awards
- Air and Space Meritorious Service Medal
- Air and Space Commendation Medal
- Air and Space Achievement Medal
- Air and Space Outstanding Unit with Valor
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- National Service Defense Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
Training Courses
Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills - Feb 2021
A two-week intense immersion into multi-system trauma care at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care course- Sep 2020
Evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield.
Aeromedical Evacuation and Patient Staging Course - Sep 2016
A 5-day operational training course demonstrating a broad spectrum of casualty movement in a battlefield environment.
Expeditionary Medical Support Course - Dec 2009
Field operational training promoting team performance, cohesion, and utilization of field hospital personnel.
Leadership/Management Courses
Squadron Officer School - Feb 2018
Leadership,design thinking, and joint warfare involving hands-on application events to lead, foster a strategic and creative mindset, resolve conflict effectively, and collaboratively solve problems.
Airman Leadership School - Sep 2003
Theories, techniques, and practical application of leadership/followership including supervision, management, problem solving, concepts of human behavior, standards of discipline, and social issues.
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Baptist Health Care
04.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Beneficiary Primary Care Clinic
05.2019 - 08.2022
Physician Assistant, Primary Care/Urgent Care
Reid Trainee Health Clinic
05.2016 - 05.2019
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Buckley Family Health Clinic
09.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2011 - 2012.08
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2011 - 2012.08
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2010 - 2010.08