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Courtney Gearhart MS, PA-C

Trenton,MI

Summary

Experienced Physician Assistant with a proven track record of effective time management and complex problem-solving. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams for optimal outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing conditions, and developing personalized treatment plans. Committed to delivering compassionate and patient-centered care with strong attention to detail.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Henry Ford Wyandotte Downriver Cardiology
01.2011 - Current
  • Performed in-patient Cardiology consultations at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, and Corewell Health Trenton
  • Daily hospital rounds and medical management of cardiac patients
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
  • Outpatient cardiovascular care with independent office hours and in collaboration with attending physicians.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
  • Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
  • Supervise in-office testing

Physician Assistant, Interim Stay Unit, Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center

NetMD Business
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Perform history and physical examination for all patients admitted to the Observation Unit from the Emergency Department
  • Order and interpret tests, make diagnoses and institute treatment plans
  • Obtain appropriate inpatient consultation for internal medical/surgical conditions
  • Determine appropriate disposition of patients; complete admissions, discharges and transfers

Supervisor, Accounting

C*MAC Transportation
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: Transportation and Freight Consolidation Company
  • Supervised accounting department staff
  • Generated invoices for services provided
  • Ensured timely collection of outstanding balances
  • Processed payroll for independent contractors
  • Decreased billing delay from five weeks to next day processing
  • Responsible for efficiency and accuracy of accounting department
  • Generated checks for payment of vendors and contractors
  • Transportation and Freight Consolidation Company

Staffing Coordinator

STATPROBE, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: One of the nation's leading Contract Research Organizations
  • Recruited candidates for all open positions including biostatisticians, medical writers, data analysts, and statistical programmers at several locations nationwide
  • Reviewed all incoming resumes, routed qualified applicants to hiring managers for review
  • Responsible for logging and tracking candidate information through the application/hiring process
  • Prepared offer worksheets
  • Interviewed candidates, via phone as well as in-person
  • Drafted advertisements for open positions to post on various web sites and/or submit to relevant publications
  • One of the nation's leading Contract Research Organizations

Human Resources Assistant

Cardinal Services, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: A full-service staffing firm
  • Interviewed prospective candidates, performed reference checks, matched candidates with open positions
  • Processed payroll for all active employees
  • Investigation of candidate eligibility for Unemployment benefits
  • Played key role in design and implementation of new payroll tracking system
  • A full-service staffing firm

Head Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor

The City of Dearborn
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Performed lifesaving skills including CPR and First Aid
  • Staff scheduling and supervision

Education

Master of Science Degree - Physician Assistant

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
08.2010

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
01.2003

Undergraduate study - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01.2001

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Licensed Physician Assistant - State of Michigan

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Henry Ford Wyandotte Downriver Cardiology
01.2011 - Current

Physician Assistant, Interim Stay Unit, Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center

NetMD Business
01.2010 - 01.2011

Supervisor, Accounting

C*MAC Transportation
01.2003 - 01.2008

Staffing Coordinator

STATPROBE, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003

Human Resources Assistant

Cardinal Services, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002

Head Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor

The City of Dearborn
01.1996 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Master of Science Degree - Physician Assistant

University of Detroit Mercy

Undergraduate study - Psychology

Michigan State University
Courtney Gearhart MS, PA-C