Jon Hlavinka MD
Caldwell,Idaho
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Family Physician with a 38-year background in providing medical care, treatment and counseling services to patients and families. Expert in developing and providing effective treatment plans. Courteous and professional individual with outstanding bedside manner. Has practiced in remote Alaska to a multi-specialty suburban clinic. Has covered the emergency room, treated and rounded on inpatients and managed outpatient clinics. Previously practiced obstetrics and worked as a Nursing Home Director. Enjoyed being a high school team physician and consultant for a mental health facility for refugees.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Medicine Physician
Center For Lifetime Health
04.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and ensuring open communication.
- Contributed to the overall success of the practice by collaborating effectively with colleagues and medical staff.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through careful monitoring, follow-up appointments, and timely interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continually enhance medical knowledge and skills.
- Conducted regular preventive screenings to promote overall wellness among patients within the community.
- Managed chronic illnesses effectively by developing and implementing long-term care plans that prioritized patient goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive and personalized care plans for each individual.
Family Physician
Saltzer Health
04.1992 - 03.2022
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
- Documented patient medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action In the electronic medical record.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Achieved consistent referrals and high patient satisfaction scores by providing exceptional care and support.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Followed up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
- During this time I practiced obstetrics, pediatrics and adult medicine. I was a nursing home medical Director. I also was a high school team physician. My practice was inpatient and outpatient. Through the years I gave up obstetrics and inpatient care.
Regional Medical Director
Kodiak Area Native Association
10.1986 - 02.1992
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies of staff in a rural setting.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
- Evaluated health provider's notes and reviewed requests to determine if testing is necessary to approve or deny tests.
- Wrote policies and procedures to establish medical and administrative best practices for this remote healthcare system.
- Observed delivery of care and business activities and made recommendations to improve programs, case management and clinical management.
- Managed administrative functions like cost management, utilization reviews, quality assurance and medical protocol development.
- Trained staff to ensure compliance with local, national and federal requirements.
- Traveled to remote native villages to oversee and provide healthcare.
Locum Tenens Physician
Resurrection Bay Health Center
07.1986 - 09.1986
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia In a rural setting.
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to support patient referrals.
- This was a locum tenens practice. I maintained a family physician's practice for three months. I followed patients in the clinic, hospital and nursing home.
Education
ACLS/BLS CERTIFICATION -
Idaho Medical Academy
Boise, ID11.2022
Board Certification in Family Medicine -
University of Washington
07.1986
Family Medicine.
Family Medicine Residency Spokane
Spokane, Washington.06.1986
M.D. - Family Medicine
National Board of Medical Examiners
07.1984
M.D. - Medicine.
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Grand Forks, North Dakota.05.1983
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.1981
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Test Results Explanation
- Treatment Plan Development
- Treatment Administration
- Patient Examinations
- Pharmaceuticals Prescription
- Patient Counseling
- Initially I practiced obstetrics, pediatrics and managed inpatient care
- Chart Review for mid levels
- Minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations, excising skin lesions, lancing boils, circumcisions and vasectomies
- Acute illness treatment
- Minor surgical procedures
- Chronic Disease Management
- Travel medicine
- Patient examinations
- Patient Assessments
- Test Results Interpretation
Certification
- Board Certification Family Medicine- previously certified 7/1986-2006 and currently eligible
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners-7/2/1984
- Medical Licensure- State of Idaho- 6/2/1992-current
- Medical Licensure- State of Alaska-3/10/87- not current
- Medical Licensure- State of Washington 7/20/84-not current
Photography. Hobby farm- goats, chickens. Fitness- paddle boarding,snowshoeing,scuba.
Maintain a pond, waterfall and gardens with vegetables, fruit trees and flowers.
Timeline
Family Medicine Physician
Center For Lifetime Health
04.2023 - Current
Family Physician
Saltzer Health
04.1992 - 03.2022
Regional Medical Director
Kodiak Area Native Association
10.1986 - 02.1992
Locum Tenens Physician
Resurrection Bay Health Center
07.1986 - 09.1986
ACLS/BLS CERTIFICATION -
Idaho Medical Academy
Board Certification in Family Medicine -
University of Washington
Family Medicine.
Family Medicine Residency Spokane
M.D. - Family Medicine
National Board of Medical Examiners
M.D. - Medicine.
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Dakota
- Board Certification Family Medicine- previously certified 7/1986-2006 and currently eligible
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners-7/2/1984
- Medical Licensure- State of Idaho- 6/2/1992-current
- Medical Licensure- State of Alaska-3/10/87- not current
- Medical Licensure- State of Washington 7/20/84-not current
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