Jeannine Smith
Smithtown,N.Y.
Summary
Competent Physician Assistant with 18 years of experience in pain management. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment and examination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant - Pain Management
Nassau Anesthesia Associates
2014.02 - Current
- Perform general physical examinations; initiate and perform selected diagnostic tests
- Identify physical and emotional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; analysis of diagnostic tests and appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed
- Perform trigger point injections, knee and shoulder injections
- Counsel patients under medical treatment programs in order to assess their health progress
- Identify recurring problem areas; establish written and verbal treatment plans to solve specific problem areas
- Evaluate compliance with the treatment program and modify the treatment program based on the patient’s response to treatment
- Meet with patients in order to discuss and inform them of their laboratory test and exam results
- Educate patients regarding their illness; provide appropriate referrals.
Physician Assistant-Pain Management
Pain Management of Long Island
2007.02 - Current
- Perform general physical examinations; initiate and perform selected diagnostic tests
- Identify physical and emotional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; analysis of diagnostic tests and appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed
- Counsel patients under medical treatment programs in order to assess their health progress; identify recurring problem areas; establish written and verbal treatment plans to solve specific problem areas; evaluate compliance with the treatment program and modify the treatment program based on the patient’s response to treatment
- Meet with patients in order to discuss and inform them of their laboratory test and exam results; educate patients regarding their illness; provide appropriate referrals.
Physician Assistant-Pediatrics
Bellmore-Merrick Pediatrics
2013.02 - 2015.05
- Functioned in a collaborative independent practice with physicians in the private practice setting in accordance with policy and protocols
- Autonomously performed patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols
- Ordered and interpreted appropriate testing and data and communicated results to patients
- Facilitated the referral of patients to, and promoted their awareness of health care facilities and other appropriate agencies and resources in the community
- Monitored the treatment program of the patient
- Provided guidance and instruction in preventive health care to patients including vitamin and supplement recommendations with a focus on wellness and prevention along with the team
- Provided patient education and counseling
- Advised new parents in childcare
- Prepared and maintained accurate and detailed chart documentation
- Worked and communicated with the supervising physician and other members of the health care team about the management of patients.
Physician Assistant- Physiatry
Franklin Medical Rehab
2005.11 - 2006.08
- Healthcare provider at private practice with specialization in physiatry Involved in all aspects of patient care including history and physical exams, routine diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative and health maintenance services
- Able to write physical therapy orders, implemented treatment plans, prescribed medications, x-rays, diagnostic testing, MRIs and consultations
- Performed a multitude of injections including trigger point injections
- Prescribed orthotic and prosthetic devices.
Education
Master of Science-Physician Assistant - Healthcare Policy and Management
University of Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYBachelor of Science – Physician Assistant -
University of Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYBachelor of Science – Health Science - Public Health
University of Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYSkills
- Patient Management
- Conversational in Spanish
- Patient History Documentation
- Educating patients
Certification
- New York State Physician Assistant License- NYS Office of Professions- Licensed
- Certified Physician Assistant- NCCPA- Certified
Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Pain Management
Nassau Anesthesia Associates
2014.02 - Current
Physician Assistant-Pediatrics
Bellmore-Merrick Pediatrics
2013.02 - 2015.05
Physician Assistant-Pain Management
Pain Management of Long Island
2007.02 - Current
Physician Assistant- Physiatry
Franklin Medical Rehab
2005.11 - 2006.08
Master of Science-Physician Assistant - Healthcare Policy and Management
University of Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science – Physician Assistant -
University of Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science – Health Science - Public Health
University of Stony Brook
- New York State Physician Assistant License- NYS Office of Professions- Licensed
- Certified Physician Assistant- NCCPA- Certified
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