I have been a practicing Physician Assistant for the last 5 years in orthopedic surgery with over 4,000 hours of clinical experience. I have worked in a hybrid of walk-in care, operative care, and clinic based settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
SPECTRUM ORTHOPEDICS
07.2019 - Current
Surgical first assist duties including but not limited to wound closure, joint reduction/dislocation, wound dressing, splint/cast application and removal, and maintenance of sterile field and patient positioning
Outpatient clinic responsibilities consisting of seeing patients independently, under physician supervision, and managing both acute and chronic orthopedic complaints as well as office procedures such as intra-articular injections, pin removal, and casting
Intermittent orthopedic quick care coverage, managing acute complaints including but not limited to fracture reduction, management, and injection therapy
Interpreting wide array of diagnostics including x-ray, MRI, and CT.
SURGICAL ASSIST
DENNIS PETTIT ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
07.2012 - 07.2016
Proper sterilization of surgical instruments as well as maintenance of sterile field
Surgical first assist duties such as suctioning, maintenance of airway, and maintenance of visual field
Manager, Physician Practice Operations at Outer Banks Health Orthopedics and Sports MedicineManager, Physician Practice Operations at Outer Banks Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine