Laura Steiner, PA-C, MPAS
Backus Hospital - Hartford Healthcare
Norwich
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
20 years of experience as a Physician Assistant working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, and Hospitalist service, adept at delivering exceptional patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Proven expertise in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, complemented by strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Ability to provide comprehensive care to varied populations, from inner-city trauma centers to community hospitals and clinics. Passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Work History
Physician Assistant- ED Observation Hospitalist
1 Year 3 MonthsPhysician Assistant
2 Years 5 MonthsEmergency Department Physician Assistant
7 Years 6 MonthsEmergency Department Physician Assistant
2 Years 4 Months- Level II Trauma Center
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
7 Years 1 Month- Multiple Contracted Sites
- Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA 2010-2014
- Regional Medical Center of San Jose, San Jose, CA (Level II Trauma Center) 2008-2013
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA (Level I Trauma Center) 2006-2008
Primary Care Physician Assistant
1 Year 2 MonthsEducation
M.P.A.S.
B.A. - Psychology
Skills
Able to develop appropriate differentials
workups
diagnoses
management plans
and dispositions.
Comfortable working independently
making decisions with minimal supervision
and taking responsibility for patient care.
Adept at collaborating with medical teams
specialists
patients
and families to facilitate optimal and efficient care.
Comfortable providing patient and family education with compassion
cultural competency
and active listening.
Skilled at numerous procedures
including suturing
splints
I&D
foreign body removal
and slit lamp examinations
Comfortable with independent x-ray and EKG interpretation
Certification
- Physician Assistant License, Connecticut - Current
- Physician Assistant Certification, NCCPA - Current
- DEA/Connecticut Controlled Substance Prescription Registration - Current
- BLS, ACLS, AED Healthcare Provider - Current
Timeline
Physician Assistant- ED Observation Hospitalist
Backus Hospital - Hartford Healthcare
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Physician Assistant
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care (previously Physician One Urgent Care)
11.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Yale New Haven Health, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, and Pequot Health Center
06.2015 - 12.2022Read More
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Eden Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2015Read More
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
CEP America (Now Vituity)
11.2006 - 12.2013Read More
Primary Care Physician Assistant
La Clinica de Salud Del Valle De Salinas
10.2005 - 12.2006Read More
Chatham University
M.P.A.S.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.A. from Psychology
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