Karen Manitsas
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Experienced Educator. Effective interpersonal skills; proven ability to work with individuals on all levels; team player. Great work ethic with a dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to work; fast learner; efficient.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant IV
Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
04.2013 - Current
- Evaluation and treatment of occupational injuries, collaboration with interprofessional teams (Safety, Infection Control, referral specialists)
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Onboarding of new employees.
Assistant Professor
Samuel Merritt University
01.2015 - Current
- Lectures on Medical Ethics and Professionalism, Evidence-based Practice, Clinical Preparation, and National Board Exam preparation
- Aid to support learning and testing success in struggling learners with a goal of passing national board exams.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
Physician Assistant, Lead
US Healthworks Medical Group
01.2007 - 04.2013
- Full time in a high paced/high volume OCC MED clinic performing PE’s, DOT’s, Urgent Care and Occupational Injury care
- Skilled with simple and complex lacerations.
Physician Assistant
Seton Medical Center
11.2005 - 12.2006
- Evaluation and treatment of occupational injuries, TB surveillance, new hire physicals, immunizations, infectious and blood borne pathogen exposures, worked closely with infection control and emergency room physicians
- Created and taught back safety programs for nurses.
Physician Assistant
Advanced Pain Management
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Pre-op, post-op, and follow up appointments
- Medication management, trigger point injections, joint injections and nerve blocks
- Approx
- 30% worker’s comp patient population.
Education
Doctorate of Health Professions Education -
Logan University
04.2019
Master of Physician Assistant -
Samuel Merritt College
08.2004
Master of Science, Education -
University of Southern Maine
05.1998
Bachelor of Arts, Communication -
University of Southern Maine
12.1994
Skills
- Patient Management
- Suturing
- Patient History Documentation
- Educating patients
Certification
National PA certification, 09/01/04, #1065509,
PA License, California, 11/01/04, #17654
Volunteer Experience
Board of Trustees/ PA Advisory Member,
Logan University, Chesterfield, MO, 10/01/23 - present
Committee member for Academic Advancement and Governance.
Advise board on PA program needs during development stages.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Samuel Merritt University
01.2015 - Current
Physician Assistant IV
Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
04.2013 - Current
Physician Assistant, Lead
US Healthworks Medical Group
01.2007 - 04.2013
Physician Assistant
Seton Medical Center
11.2005 - 12.2006
Physician Assistant
Advanced Pain Management
01.2005 - 11.2005
Doctorate of Health Professions Education -
Logan University
Master of Physician Assistant -
Samuel Merritt College
Master of Science, Education -
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Arts, Communication -
University of Southern Maine