Joshua E. Shimony
Summary
To provide high-quality, patient-centered care as a Physician Assistant while advancing my clinical expertise and contributing to a collaborative healthcare team. I aspire to specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine, where I can make a lasting impact by helping patients achieve optimal performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HOCKEY OFFICIAL
USA Hockey
07.2020 - Current
- Officiated competitive hockey games in high-pressure environments, ensuring fairness and upholding integrity.
- Demonstrated strong communication, quick decision-making and teamwork with coaches, players, and fellow officials.
- Developed expertise in officiating across amateur and junior levels, managing games from youth to adult.
Medical Assistant
Total Spine and Orthopedics
Orlando, FL
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Managed patient triage and collected vital signs to facilitate timely care delivery.
- Assisted with suture removals and prepared injections to support treatment procedures.
- Conducted accurate charting in eClinicalWorks and evaluated imaging studies, ensuring comprehensive patient assessments.
Orthopedic Physician Asisstant Shadow
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine
Orlando, FL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Shadowed PA-C in orthopedic and sports medicine clinic, gaining hands-on exposure to patient care, diagnostics, and treatment planning that informed future practice.
- Observed evaluation and management of joint, muscle, bone, and ligament injuries, including pre- and post-operative care, enhancing understanding of patient pathways.
- Learned about Physician Assistant's collaborative role on multidisciplinary orthopedic team, recognizing importance of teamwork in patient outcomes.
EQUIPMENT SHOP ATTENDANT
Pines Ice Arena
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Executed skate sharpening and resolved equipment issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory and point-of-sale systems, streamlining daily operations and improving customer service.
- Guided customers in equipment selection and apparel purchases, enhancing retail experience.
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Recruited potential new members for social fraternity, enhancing communication skills and fostering community engagement.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - KINESIOLOGY
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL, US05-2028
Skills
- Patient care
- Taking manual vitals
- Imaging interpretation
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- CPR/ Stop the Bleed Certified, American Red Cross
- Level 4 USA Hockey Official
Awards
- Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List Fall 2024
- President's List Spring 2025
- President's List Summer 2025
- Dean's List Fall 2025
- President's List Spring 2026
- President's List Summer 22026
Extracurricular Activities
- UCF Association of Pre-Physician Associates Club member
- Ice Hockey at UCF
- Tau Kappa Epsilon Social Fraternity Member
- UCF Orthopedics and Athletic Medicine Club member
References
- Paul Buchanan, PA-C. South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine.
- Sean Corbin, USA Hockey state supervisor of officials for Florida.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Total Spine and Orthopedics
04.2026 - 07.2026
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
08.2025 - 01.2026
Orthopedic Physician Asisstant Shadow
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine
06.2025 - 08.2025
HOCKEY OFFICIAL
USA Hockey
07.2020 - Current
EQUIPMENT SHOP ATTENDANT
Pines Ice Arena
01.2020 - 05.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - KINESIOLOGY
University of Central Florida