LAURIE BETTLACH, PAC, MPAS
St Louis,MO
Summary
Certified physician Assistant with extensive experience in interventional radiology, infectious disease, orthopedic trauma, family medicine who also cares for our military. Proven ability in level 1 trauma management and coordinating multidisciplinary care to enhance patient outcomes. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and effective communication in high-acuity settings. Licensed in Missouri and Illinois.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Radiology (MSKIR) Physician Assistant
Washington University
04.2022 - Current
- Perform procedures including image guided bone marrow biopsy, fluoroscopic guided joint aspirations/injections, ultrasound guided aspirations/biopsies
- First assist for ablations, kyphoplasty, biopsies
- Evaluate complicated patients and provide comprehensive pre and post-procedure care in the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care including weekly spine tumor board and general bony tumor board discussion
- Educate patients and families on treatment options and recovery expectations
Physician Assistant
DOCS/Leidos/QTC
St Louis, Missouri
07.2017 - Current
- regularly participate in RHRP events doing PHA, MHA assessments
Infectious Disease, Bone & Joint Division Physician Assistant, Certified
Washington University
05.2017 - Current
- Managed hospitalized patients with acute and chronic infections
- Provided outpatient infectious disease care
- Interpreted labs and cultures
- Facilitated collaboration between healthcare teams for patient care
Orthopedic Trauma Service Physician Assistant, Certified
Washington University
05.2007 - 05.2017
- Managed trauma patients in pre-op, post-op, and clinic at a busy level 1 trauma center
- Developed trauma team protocols; developed patient education and contributed to patient safety initiatives
- assisted in the operating room
Lenexa, KS Physician Assistant, Certified
College Park Family Care Center
Lenexa, KS
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Delivered comprehensive family practice and urgent care
Blue Springs, MO Physician Assistant, Certified
Blue Springs Family Care
Blue Springs, MO
06.1999 - 01.2002
- Provided full-spectrum family practice care
Education
MS - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska
01-2001
BS - Physician Assistant Studies
Des Moines University
01-1998
Skills
- 19 years of Level 1 trauma experience at a large academic institution
- Inpatient & outpatient management
- Diagnostic evaluation & treatment planning
- procedural (MSKIR) and OR (ortho) experience
- Infectious disease, orthopedic & MSKIR experience
- Family practice foundation
- Patient education & communication
- Efficient, organized, collaborative
Certification
- NCCPA, Missouri and Illinois State Board of Healing Arts, CPR/BLS
Timeline
Interventional Radiology (MSKIR) Physician Assistant
Washington University
04.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
DOCS/Leidos/QTC
07.2017 - Current
Infectious Disease, Bone & Joint Division Physician Assistant, Certified
Washington University
05.2017 - Current
Orthopedic Trauma Service Physician Assistant, Certified
Washington University
05.2007 - 05.2017
Lenexa, KS Physician Assistant, Certified
College Park Family Care Center
01.2002 - 05.2007
Blue Springs, MO Physician Assistant, Certified
Blue Springs Family Care
06.1999 - 01.2002
MS - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska
BS - Physician Assistant Studies
Des Moines University