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Kristen Sale

West Chester,PA

Summary

Experienced Physician Assistant with a passion for health, wellness and preventive care looking for an opportunity to expand my knowledge in behavioral health. Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions with a focus on team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

ChristianaCare GoHealth Urgent Care/Behavorial Health
05.2022 - Current

Urgent Care:

  • Evaluate and treat patients in an urgent care setting through a telemedicine platform
  • Enhance overall clinic workflow by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Mentor newly hired PA/NPs within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals (as needed) to determine the most appropriate course of treatment.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.

Behavioral Health:

  • Evaluate patients presenting for mental health concerns through a telemedicine platform
  • Prescribe medications within the scope of our program, schedule patients for therapy or refer for higher level of care if needed
  • Improve care continuity by effectively collaborating with therapists on mutual patients
  • Increase patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.

Physician Assistant (per Diem)

Medi Weight Loss
07.2019 - Current
  • Evaluate patients by conducting a physical exam, body composition assessment, EKG and labs
  • Develop an individualized plan which includes nutrition, behavior change, physical activity, and when appropriate, prescription anti-obesity medications
  • Engage patients in goal setting using motivational interviewing skills

Physician Assistant

MedExpress Urgent Care
05.2013 - 07.2021
  • Provided direct patient care, including physical examinations, assessments, diagnoses and treatments
  • Ordered and interpret diagnostics studies
  • Performed procedures, but not limited to: incision & drainage, suturing, splinting, foreign body removal, and wound care

Physician Assistant

Premier Orthopaedics
08.2011 - 06.2014
  • Evaluated patients with neck and back pain & practiced non-operative spine care with two physiatrists in an office setting
  • Performed physical examinations; along with trigger point and bursa injections
  • Assisted with fluoroscopic guided injections in an office suite
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies
  • Prescribed treatment recommendations and provided patient education

Physician Assistant (per diem)

Springfield Hospital
12.2009 - 12.2013
  • Emergency Department

Physician Assistant (full time)

St. Joseph’s Medical Center
10.2008 - 08.2011

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
07.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
05.2005

Certification

  • State Licenses in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland
  • DEA licenses in Delaware and Maryland
  • BLS, ACLS and PALS


Relatedhealthcareexperience

  • Physician Assistant (part time), ChristianaCare GoHealth Urgent Care/Behavioral Health, 05/2022, Present, Evaluate and treat patients in an urgent care setting through a telemedicine platform, Evaluate patients to determine, prescribe, adjust medication dosing and refer to therapy as needed through a telemedicine platform
  • Physician Assistant (per diem), Medi Weight Loss, 07/2019, Present, Evaluate patients by conducting a physical exam, body composition assessment, EKG and labs, Develop an individualized plan which includes nutrition, behavior change, physical activity, and when appropriate, prescription anti-obesity medications, Engage patients in goal setting using motivational interviewing skills
  • Physician Assistant, MedExpress Urgent Care, 05/2013, 07/2021, Provided direct patient care, including physical examinations, assessments, diagnoses and treatments, Ordered and interpreted diagnostics studies, Performed procedures, including incision & drainage, suturing, splinting, foreign body removal, and wound care
  • Physician Assistant, Premier Orthopaedics, West Chester, PA, 08/2011, 06/2014, Evaluated patients with neck and back pain & practiced non-operative spine care with two physiatrists in an office setting, Performed physical examinations; along with trigger point and bursa injections, Assisted with fluoroscopic guided injections in an office suite, Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, Prescribed treatment recommendations and provided patient education
  • Physician Assistant (per diem), Springfield Hospital, Springfield, PA, 12/2009, 12/2013, Worked in the Emergency Department
  • Physician Assistant (full time), St. Joseph’s Medical Center, 10/2008, 08/2011

Timeline

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

ChristianaCare GoHealth Urgent Care/Behavorial Health
05.2022 - Current

Physician Assistant (per Diem)

Medi Weight Loss
07.2019 - Current

Physician Assistant

MedExpress Urgent Care
05.2013 - 07.2021

Physician Assistant

Premier Orthopaedics
08.2011 - 06.2014

Physician Assistant (per diem)

Springfield Hospital
12.2009 - 12.2013

Physician Assistant (full time)

St. Joseph’s Medical Center
10.2008 - 08.2011

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

West Chester University
Kristen Sale