Jenna Zech
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Motivated orthopedic physician associate with 9 years of working experience, including nearly 6 years in orthopedic hand surgery at a Level I Trauma Hospital. Adaptable and works efficiently with a positive disposition to provide quality patient oriented care. Strong experience in orthopedic care including surgical procedures and a deep understanding of musculoskeletal disorders. Pays high attention to detail and possesses strong interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills. Skilled in office procedures, injections, surgical techniques, patient education, and post-operative care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Hand Surgery PA-C
Henry Ford Health System
12.2019 - Current
- Work with a team of Hand Surgeons and APPs for a level 1 Trauma Hospital.
- Hold independent clinics 3-4 times/wk, seeing post-op, new, and trauma patients, helping streamline care.
- Assist surgeons in the clinic and operating room 1-2 times/wk.
- Use autonomy and decision-making skills regarding the treatment of patients, including surgical vs. non-surgical options, and scheduling surgery.
- Perform multiple procedures, including suturing, I&D, soft tissue and joint injections, fracture reduction, and joint stabilization.
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on thorough diagnostics and patient history analysis.
Emergency Medicine PA-C
Beaumont Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Worked in a team setting, managing conditions and injuries at varying levels of acuity.
- Practiced autonomy to evaluate, diagnose, prescribe medications, and treat patients with compassion and efficiency. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic imaging and blood work.
- Discussed patients daily with on-call specialists, ICU/house physicians, to formulate treatment plans and decisions.
- Performed multiple procedures, including suturing, I&D, arthrocentesis, epistaxis management, fracture reduction, joint stabilization, bedside ultrasound, and EKG interpretation.
Education
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies - PA
Chatham University
Pittsburgh07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.2011
Skills
- Fracture management
- Medical imaging interpretation
- Telemedicine
- Patient management
- Wound care
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure including I&D, injection, suturing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Educating patients
- Medical diagnosis
Affiliations
- National Commision on Certification of Physician Assistants 2016 - Present
- Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants 2016 - Present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants 2016 - Present
- Outreach Chair Officer - Student Association of AAPA Aug. 2014 - July 2016
Certification
- ACLS, American Heart Association 2018 - Present
- BLS CPR/AED, American Heart Association 2018 - Present
- DEA License 2016 - Present
- NCCPA Certified 2016 - Present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Orthopedic Hand Surgery PA-C
Henry Ford Health System
12.2019 - Current
Emergency Medicine PA-C
Beaumont Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2019
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies - PA
Chatham University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Central Michigan University