Donald Steven Combs
PA,PhD
Johns Island,SC
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in strategic visioning and operational excellence, achieving significant company growth and enhancing healthcare delivery. Skilled in fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and implementing evidence-based practices for optimal patient care. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate
Work History
PA Consultant and Telemedicine
Quality Health Partners & Inland Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Identified areas of improvement for patients' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
CEO/Owner/Physician Assistant/PhD
Bear Mountain Family Medicine & Urgent Care
04.2003 - 11.2021
- Promoted a strategic focus on improving healthcare delivery and expanding service offerings for a culturally diverse patient population.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations through comprehensive utilization review and budget administration.
- Defined clear organizational goals for a busy Family Medical and Urgent Care Practice through developed strong management teams.
- Provided key advisement on delivering evidence based care and enhancing patient encounters and maintained profitability.
- Ensured compliance with current healthcare regulations, laws and ethics.
Loma Linda University Adjunct Professor
Loma Linda University
09.2013 - 09.2021
- Developed strategies that relate knowledge to practice and help students apply critical thinking skills.
- Leveraged in depth knowledge within medical field and use of creative assignments to encourage engagement and enhance academic experience for students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Education
Ph.D. - Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Science -
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Approach
- Research and analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Crisis Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Risk Management
Certification
- California Board of Physician Assistants License - PA20245
- X-ray Technician California License RPH00041088
- Respiratory Care Practitioner California License RY006008
- Breath Alcohol Technician Certified
- National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners ID 6810594704
- California Academy of Physicians Fellows ID 154849
- American Academy of Physician Assistants Fellow ID 007569
- National Association of Forensic Counselors-Master Addictions Counselor ID 04813
Awards
- Recipient of the "Distinguished Fellow"award, American Academy of Physician Associates
- Recipient of the "Clinical Fellow" award, American Academy of Physician Associates
Timeline
PA Consultant and Telemedicine - Quality Health Partners & Inland Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 02.2024
Loma Linda University Adjunct Professor - Loma Linda University
09.2013 - 09.2021
CEO/Owner/Physician Assistant/PhD - Bear Mountain Family Medicine & Urgent Care
04.2003 - 11.2021
- California Board of Physician Assistants License - PA20245
- X-ray Technician California License RPH00041088
- Respiratory Care Practitioner California License RY006008
- Breath Alcohol Technician Certified
- National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners ID 6810594704
- California Academy of Physicians Fellows ID 154849
- American Academy of Physician Assistants Fellow ID 007569
- National Association of Forensic Counselors-Master Addictions Counselor ID 04813
Awards
- Recipient of the "Distinguished Fellow"award, American Academy of Physician Associates
- Recipient of the "Clinical Fellow" award, American Academy of Physician Associates
Union Institute & University - Ph.D., Health Care Administration
Ball State University - Bachelor of Science,
Kirkwood Community College - Associate of Science, Physician Assistant
Publication
"Supracondylar Fractures in Children" American Journal of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgery
Hobbies
Travel
Skeet shooting
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