Elissa Freudenberg PA-C
Renton,WA
Summary
Dedicated physician assistant with more that 10 years of clinical experience in internal medicine primary care. Skilled in providing high-quality, thorough, and empathetic medical care for complex adults. Known for being very detail-oriented in assessments and documentation leading to optimal patient outcomes. Interested in using extensive primary care experience to transition to a new position and continue to have a positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Altea Healthcare
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as an internal medicine physician assistant at Emerald Heights retirement community
- Acted as the primary care provider for long-term residents in the skilled nursing facility
- Managed the medical care of short-term residents during acute rehab admissions
- Managed complex geriatric patients, dealing with acute and chronic illnesses as well as end-of-life issues
- Collaborated closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans
Physician Assistant
Parabolic Health
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Served as an internal medicine physician assistant at Emerald Heights retirement community
- Acted as the primary care provider for long-term residents in the skilled nursing facility
- Managed the medical care of short-term residents during acute rehab admissions
- Managed complex geriatric patients, dealing with acute and chronic illnesses as well as end-of-life issues
- Collaborated closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans
- Completed death certificates
Physician Assistant
The Polyclinic
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Served as a primary care internal medicine physician assistant within a large multi-specialty group
- Managed own panel with young adult to geriatric-aged patients
- Provided acute care for other provider's patients at multiple clinic sites
- Managed both acute and chronic issues as well as health maintenance
- Completed electronic medical record documentation via Epic
- Provided inbox coverage for other providers daily
- Participated in developing an advanced practice provider onboarding program
Physician Assistant
Coastal Internal Medicine
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Served as a physician assistant at a single physician internal medicine primary care practice in a rural area
- Saw 18-25 patients per day, dealing with both acute and chronic illnesses as well as health maintenance
- Majority of patients were over age 50 with multiple co-morbidities and low socioeconomic status
- Acted as sole practitioner >50% of the time
- Managed patients for 3 local skilled nursing facilities via phone/fax daily as well as onsite weekly
- Mentored physician assistant students from the University of Washington
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine
Portland, Oregon09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington03.2008
Skills
- Taking medical histories
- Reviewing medical records
- Performing physical exams
- Providing preventative care
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging
- Prescribing medications and treatments
- Referring to specialists and other healthcare professionals
- Counseling and educating patients and families
- Communicating and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Documenting chart notes via electronic medical records
- Completing medical billing and coding
- Completing death certificates
- Practicing evidence-based medicine
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certification, 11/01/12
- Washington State PA License, 01/01/13
- DEA License, active
- BLS Certification, 07/31/25
- WHALES Training, 01/18/24
- MATE Act Training, 07/01/24
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Altea Healthcare
04.2024 - 11.2024
Physician Assistant
Parabolic Health
10.2020 - 03.2024
Physician Assistant
The Polyclinic
02.2018 - 08.2019
Physician Assistant
Coastal Internal Medicine
01.2013 - 02.2018
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
University of Washington
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