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
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