Emily Moss
Nesconset
Summary
Experienced surgical Physician Assistant with a strong background in bariatric and general surgery. Seeking to further develop clinical skills in a dynamic healthcare setting with a focus on high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Physician Assistant
New York Bariatric Group
Suffolk County
09.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive perioperative care, including patient evaluation, surgical preparation, and postoperative management
- First assist in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric and general surgeries, including sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, SADI-S, gastric band procedures, and cholecystectomy
- Counsel and guide bariatric patients through postoperative recovery and long-term weight management
- Collaborated with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline OR workflow
- Utilize clinical judgment to interpret labs, imaging, and patient presentations in both routine and acute settings
- Manage non-surgical obesity treatment plans, including initiation and monitoring of pharmacologic therapies (GLP-1 agonists, Qsymia, Contrave)
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2017
Skills
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery assistance
- Surgical instrumentation and OR workflow
- Surgical wound closure (sutures, staples, adhesives)
- Clinical decision-making in surgical settings
- Management of surgical complications
- Interpretation of diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
- EMR documentation and order entry
- Aseptic and sterile technique
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management in high-acuity environments
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
New York Bariatric Group
09.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University