GINA SICLARI
Santa Cruz,California
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with 11 years of clinical experience spanning urgent care, primary care, and critical care settings. Proven ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions in high-volume healthcare environments. Currently practicing in a fast-paced urgent care setting managing 30–40 patient encounters daily while mentoring and training newly hired Advanced Practice Providers. Selected to complete the CommonSpirit Health Leadership Academy and currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare. Recognized for professionalism, sound clinical judgment, operational efficiency, and collaborative leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Dignity Health / CommonSpirit Health Urgent Care
Capitola, California
04.2018 - Current
- Independently evaluate and manage approximately 30–40 patient encounters daily in a high-volume urgent care practice.
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and episodic medical conditions across the lifespan.
- Perform office-based procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, foreign body removal, wound management, and musculoskeletal evaluations.
- Train and mentor newly hired Advanced Practice Providers, supporting onboarding, clinical development, and integration into practice workflows.
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, radiology technologists, medical assistants, and clinic leadership to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.
- Balance patient throughput, operational efficiency, and quality metrics in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource for colleagues and support staff.
Physician Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care
Staten Island, New York
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Evaluated and treated patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries in an urgent care setting.
- Performed diagnostic evaluations, procedures, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide patient-centered care.
Physician Assistant
Internal Medicine Associates
Staten Island, New York
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Managed adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient primary care setting.
- Provided preventive care, medication management, chronic disease management, and patient education.
- Coordinated care with specialists and ancillary healthcare services.
Physician Assistant
Staten Island University Hospital ICU/CCU
Staten Island, New York
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Participated in the management of critically ill patients in intensive care and coronary care settings.
- Assisted with invasive procedures, advanced patient monitoring, and multidisciplinary care planning.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and specialists in the management of complex patients.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare
Northern Arizona University
01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
St. John's University
Queens, NY01-2014
Bachelor of Science -
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY01-2014
Skills
- Clinical Medicine
- Acute Care
- Primary Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Education
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Procedural Skills
- Wound Management
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Provider Mentorship
- APP Onboarding
- Healthcare Operations
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality Improvement
- Leadership Development
- Team Collaboration
Websites
Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Certification
- NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- California Physician Assistant License
- DEA Registration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Dignity Health / CommonSpirit Health Urgent Care
04.2018 - Current
Physician Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care
06.2016 - 03.2018
Physician Assistant
Staten Island University Hospital ICU/CCU
01.2015 - 01.2016
Physician Assistant
Internal Medicine Associates
06.2014 - 02.2017
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science -
St. Francis College
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Selected and nominated to participate in the CommonSpirit Health Leadership Academy, a leadership development program focused on healthcare leadership, communication, organizational effectiveness, and professional growth.
- Train and mentor newly hired Advanced Practice Providers.
- Strong interest in provider development, workforce optimization, APP onboarding, healthcare operations, and clinical leadership.