Julia Atencio
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Board-certified Physician Assistant with 15 years of clinical experience in primary care. Skilled in managing acute and chronic conditions in adults. Performing in-office procedures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improved patient outcomes. Committed to patient education, preventative care, and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
WellMed Medical Group
San Antonio, Texas
01.2010 - Current
- In clinic employment. One year hospitalist.
- Manage an average of 12-20 patients per day in a primary care setting.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHF, acute and chronic pain, hyperlipidemia, depression, and anxiety
- Perform procedures including joint injections, skin biopsies and cryotherapy, I&Ds, and EKG interpretation
- Provide preventive care including annual wellness visits and health screenings
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and medical assistants to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication reconciliation processes
Senior Researcher
UTSA
San Antonio, TX
2001 - 2007
- Led research initiatives to develop innovative solutions in various academic disciplines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes and drive strategic goals.
- Supervised junior researchers, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices and methodologies.
- Designed and implemented experimental protocols to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS
University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TexasMaster of Science - Biotechnology
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TexasBachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
Skills
Chronic and acute disease management
Preventative care & screenings
Procedures: joint and trigger point Injections, I&Ds, skin biopsies, cryotherapy, uncomplicated wound care
EMR proficiency (ECW)
Medication management & reconciliation
Team-based care
Certification
- NCCPA Certified, PA-C
- State PA License –Texas
- DEA Registration active
- BLS Certified
Affiliations
- Member: American Academy of Physician Associates
- Member: Bexar County PA Society
Leadership & Quality Improvement
- Led or participated in workflow improvement projects
- Mentored new PAs and medical assistants
- Assisted in implementing updated clinical guidelines
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Physician Assistant
WellMed Medical Group
01.2010 - Current
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS
University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
Senior Researcher
UTSA
2001 - 2007