Lisa Franks
New York,NY
Summary
Board-certified Physician Assistant with specialization in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Holds a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy University and a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Wake Forest University. Currently serves as Head Sports Medicine Physician Assistant at Montefiore Medical Center, collaborating with orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation teams to manage musculoskeletal injuries and enhance injury prevention strategies. Committed to continuous professional development, with plans to expand expertise in integrative and functional medicine.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Montefiore Medical Center - Montefiore Medical Group
New York, New York
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in pre-operative evaluations and patient assessments for orthopedic procedures.
- Managed post-operative care plans, monitoring patient recovery and addressing concerns.
- Educated patients on rehabilitation protocols and orthopedic conditions for better outcomes.
- Documented patient histories and treatment plans in electronic medical records systems.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and treatment strategies.
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
HandSport Surgery Institute
New York, NY
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with surgeons during surgical procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
- Conducted follow-up appointments to evaluate progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate medical records documenting all findings, evaluations and treatments rendered to each patient visited.
- Performed physical exams, collected patient histories and developed treatment plans for orthopedic injuries.
Education
Masters - Physician Assistant Studies
Mercy College
Bronx, NY08.2022
Bachelors of Science - Health and Exercise Science
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2016
Skills
- Evaluation and diagnosis
- Patient care planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient engagement
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Phlebotomy skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
- NCCPA Certification | Expected Sept. 2022
- New York State PA License | Expected Sept. 2022
- BLS and ACLS | May 2021
- HIPPA Training Cert. | May 2021
- NYS Infection Control | May 2021
Timeline
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Montefiore Medical Center - Montefiore Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
HandSport Surgery Institute
09.2022 - 07.2023
Masters - Physician Assistant Studies
Mercy College
Bachelors of Science - Health and Exercise Science
Wake Forest University
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