Joshua Hilliard, MS, PA-C
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Board Certified and Texas Licensed PA-C. Over 13 years of experience working with Invasive and Non-invasive Cardiology. Combined 25 years experience in the medical field. Advanced knowledge of cardiac ultrasound techniques and interpretation, ECG rhythm interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac cath lab procedures. Excellent communication skills and well versed in working within the medical team. Graduate of Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program. Retired Military Veteran able to work in full time, contract, or per diem capacity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACHD Surgical Coordinator/Pediatric CT Surgery APP
UTSW Medical Center/Children's Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
11.2023 - Current
- Participate in the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) multidisciplinary biweekly conference.
- Perform surgical consultations for prospective ACHD surgical candidates.
- Perform pre-op evaluations for ACHD surgical patients.
- Act as an ACHD inpatient surgical consultant.
- Perform post-op evaluations for ACHD surgical patients.
- Assist in the facilitation of the handoff back to ACHD cardiology providers.
- Participate in the Pediatric CT Surgery multidisciplinary weekly conference.
- Perform pre-op evaluations for pediatric surgical patients.
- Perform post-op evaluations for pediatric surgical patients.
- Assist in the facilitation of the handoff back to pediatric cardiology providers.
- Participant in the UTSW APP Mentorship Program.
Physician Assistant Student
Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Clinical rotation in inpatient Cardiology and Cardiac ICU, supervised by Dr Abdul Hakeem, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
- Clinical rotation in Pediatric Medicine, supervised by Dr. Marisa Mendes, Sanitas Medical Center (Clara Maass), Belleville, NJ
- Clinical rotation in Emergency Medicine, supervised by Paige Allen PA-C, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ
- Clinical rotation in OB/GYN, supervised by Dr. Robert Massaro, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ
- Clinical rotation in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery, supervised by Dr. John Manicone, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ
- Clinical rotation in Psychiatry, supervised by Dr. Manjula Chilakapati, VA Medical Center, East Orange, NJ
- Clinical rotation in Internal Medicine, supervised by Dr. Krupa Gandhi, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
- Clinical rotation in Surgical Critical Care, supervised by Dr. Terrence Curran, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Clinic rotation in Primary Care, supervised by Dr. Robert Klein, The Doctor Is In Clinic, Clinton, NJ
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Performed over 2000 inpatient, outpatient, and emergency cardiac ultrasounds
- Conducted over 300 cardiac stress echocardiograms assisting with assessment of wall motion abnormalities and intracardiac pressure gradients
- Completed trans-esophageal echocardiograms for thromboembolic features, endocarditis, and PFO evaluations
Cardiology Clinic Manager
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care
- Managed clinical operations and procedures and enforced adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees in the cardiac cath lab, cath PACU, diagnostic imaging, and Cardiology clinic areas.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols for patient flow, safety procedures, and scheduling
- Managed cardiology clinic and staff comprising 3 section supervisors and over 100 personnel
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Performed over 2500 inpatient, outpatient, and emergency cardiac ultrasounds
- Completed trans-esophageal echocardiograms for thromboembolic features, endocarditis, and PFO evaluations
- Assessed 24 and 48 hr Holter monitors for rhythm abnormalities
- Assisted with IVC filter placement and removal for combat trauma patients
Cardiovascular Technologist
Naval Hospital Bremerton
Bremerton, WA
03.2004 - 06.2008
- Performed over 2000 trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations and PCI's, pacemaker implants, cardiac stress tests, nuclear stress testing, and cardiac Holter and event monitors
- Deployed with Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait performing medevac casualty receiving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- Trained over 35 medical staff ECG rhythm interpretation
- Certified BLS-Instructor recertifying over 25 hospital staff
Infectious Disease Clinic Supervisor
Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Managed clinic operations and support staff for the Infectious Disease Clinic serving over 700 HIV positive military members and families in the western United States region
- Direct support for Infectious Diseases physicians including different treatment modalities and off-site research projects to detect pathogenic origins
- Performed and oversaw logistical support of all immunizations, and overseas travel clinic
- Performed phlebotomy, 12 lead ECGs, cardiac stress testing, cardiac cath lab circulating, assisted with IV therapy, assisted in minor medical procedures: sterile draping, and suturing
Hospital Corpsman
Fleet Marine Force
Camp Pendleton South, CA
01.1998 - 02.2000
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care by conducting lab work, x-rays, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration
Hospital Corpsman
Fleet Marine Force
Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Nationally certified EMT-B and EVOC driver
- Performed phlebotomy, administered immunizations, 12 lead ECGs, plaster cast splinting, assisted with IV therapy, assisted in minor medical procedures: sterile draping, suturing wound care, incision and drainage, and patient transport
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD08.2015
Skills
- Patient Assessment, Diagnosing, and Planning
- Implementing Treatment Plans
- Performing Physicals Evaluations
- Laboratory Ordering and Interpretation
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Hemodynamic Monitor Interpretation
- POC Cardiac Ultrasound skills
- Patient Communication and Education
- Some Spanish Speaking Ability
- Pre/Post-operative Care
- Suturing and Wound Care
- Surgical consultation
- Pre-op evaluation
- Post-op evaluation
- Patient handoff
- Electronic health records
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cardiac assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Preoperative preparation
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Postoperative follow-up
- Resourcefulness and initiative
- Patient coordination
- Healthcare compliance
- Strong communication skills
- Educating patients
- Correspondence writing
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Teamwork orientation
- HIPAA compliance
- Pre-operative review
- Patient education
Certification
Certified Physician Assistant NCCPA, 2022
Fellow with the American Academy of Physician Associates, 2022
Fellow with the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, 2023
Texas PA License, 2022
Certified BLS from AHA, 2022
Certified ACLS from AHA, 2023
Additional Information
- Army Commendation Medal for service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Landstuhl, Germany
- Joint Service Achievement Medal for services in support of the National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
- Navy Achievement Medal for service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom EMF Kuwait and in support of the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
- Rutgers University PA Program Student Body Leader 2018-2020
- Rutgers University PA Program Student Ambassador 2018-2022
Timeline
ACHD Surgical Coordinator/Pediatric CT Surgery APP
UTSW Medical Center/Children's Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant Student
Rutgers University
08.2018 - 08.2022
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Georgetown University Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2018
Cardiology Clinic Manager
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10.2012 - 01.2016
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
09.2008 - 09.2009
Cardiovascular Technologist
Naval Hospital Bremerton
03.2004 - 06.2008
Infectious Disease Clinic Supervisor
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2000 - 03.2003
Hospital Corpsman
Fleet Marine Force
01.1998 - 02.2000
Hospital Corpsman
Fleet Marine Force
01.1997 - 12.1997
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland University College
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