Howard Bembry
CHELTENHAM,PA
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant with 30+ years in patient care, skilled in diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. Expertise in emergency interventions and leading healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Extensive experience in primary care and hospital environments, committed to ongoing medical education.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Delaware Valley Community Health Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
01.1993 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations and physical examinations to formulate individualized care plans.
- Managed diverse medical conditions effectively within clinical practice setting.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care practices, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures including injections, immunizations, biopsies, and splinting fractures.
- Documented all patient interactions in electronic medical record system with accurate coding.
- Counseled patients on wellness activities such as diet and exercise; facilitated referrals to specialists.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines while ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
Physican Assistsant Hospitalist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
Philadelphia, PA
05.2009 - 04.2024
- Conducted physical examinations and ordered laboratory tests for hospitalized patients.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, including medication management and symptom control.
- Collaborated with medical team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and administered supportive treatments as necessary.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding diagnoses and prognoses.
- Evaluated new admissions to assess clinical status and need for further testing.
- Managed acute conditions such as infections, respiratory failure, and trauma.
- Documented all relevant patient information in electronic health record system.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Pace University
New York (City), NY12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Hahnemann University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Clinical decision making
- Patient assessments and diagnostics
- Treatment planning and execution
- Interpreting pathology and radiology results
- Differential diagnosis expertise
- Pediatric care and immunization
- Discharge summary preparation
- Emergency medicine proficiency
- Collaboration with specialists
- Educating patients on health management
- Incision and drainage procedures
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests
- Primary care experience in diverse settings
- Electronic medical record management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NCCPA Certification
- PA State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- PA State Board of Medicine
- DEA Liscense
Afiliations
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Pennsylvania Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Section on Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine (SOPPSM)
Continuing Medical Education
- American Academy of Family Medicine Family practice Essentials
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics in Review
- American Academy of Pediatrics PREP self assessment program
Timeline
Physican Assistsant Hospitalist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
05.2009 - 04.2024
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Delaware Valley Community Health Inc.
01.1993 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Hahnemann University