Melissa Broderick
North Andover,MA
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen, looking for a new opportunity for growth as a Physician Assistant in sports medicine focused on non-surgical interventions. Has a passion for health, wellness and preventive care. In addition, has twenty years of clinical experience as a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Chiropractor
North Andover Chiropractic
2021.09 - Current
- Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose conditions accurately and develop appropriate treatment plans while enhancing patient satisfaction with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and health goals.
- Improve patient outcomes by providing comprehensive chiropractic care, including spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy on average of 20-25 patients/day.
- Educate patients on importance of proper posture and ergonomics, resulting in reduced workplace-related musculoskeletal issues.
- Expanded clinic services by integrating complementary therapies including Dry Needling and laser treatments using Multi Radiance Class V Laser
Regenerative Medicine, Physician Assistant
QCKinetix
2022.04 - 2023.06
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans
- Performed injections of small and large joints as well as ultrasound guided injections of various orthobiologics, including PRP, PPP, A2M and BMAC.
- Supported patient education initiatives by creating informative materials on various health topics and preventative measures.
Acute Injury Clinic Physician Assistant
Concord Orthopaedics, PA
2020.11 - 2021.07
- Obtained history, performed examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing, developed treatment plans for Acute Injury Clinic within Concord Orthopaedics.
- Performed procedures including fracture and dislocation reductions, joint injections, digital blocks.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and treatment protocols.
Urgent Care Physician Assistant for Lowell General Hospital Circle Health Clinics
Merrimack Valley Emergency Associates, Inc.
2015.03 - 2020.10
- Obtained history, performed examinations and developed treatment plans for Urgent Care patients
- Responsibilities included: ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing/imaging, medication prescribing, referring for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.
- Procedures preformed: laceration repair, I&Ds of abscesses, foreign body removal (both dermatologic and ENT focused), digital blocks, reductions, splinting/bracing, wound dressing.
- Consulted for travel medicine, performed DOT physicals
Pain Management Physician Assistant, co-owner
New England Health and Wellness, LLC
2013.01 - 2014.11
- Assessed patients affected by peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel and other sources of chronic pain, including reviewing nerve conduction results.
- Performed: ultrasound guided lidocaine injections surrounding the peroneal and tibial nerves in conjunction with a successful protocol to reduce associated nerve pain. Also performed nerve block in conjunction with hydrodissection of the median nerve under ultrasound guidance for treatment of symptoms of carpal tunnel.
- Responsible for daily business management including billing, scheduling, medical procedures and patient satisfaction.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Holy Family Hospital
2012.02 - 2013.12
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough evaluations, educated patients about diagnosis, prescriptions, treatment plans and follow-up.
- Procedures preformed but not limited to: laceration repair, I&Ds of abscesses, wound care, digital blocks and closed reductions of dislocations and fractures
- Referred or admitted patients when deemed necessary
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients facing a variety of emergent medical conditions.
- Educated patients about diagnosis, prescriptions, treatment plans and follow-up.
Preoperative Physician Assistant
Holy Family Hospital
2011.03 - 2012.07
- Implemented the Physician Assistant position in the preoperative clinic, performed comprehensive histories and physicals and reviewed charts on pre-surgical patients for multiple surgical groups.
- Review of EKGs, blood work, stress tests and health histories regularly performed.
- Managed preoperative clinic, created comprehensive patient health questionnaire to improve patient flow through the preoperative process and implemented patient tracking system throughout the preoperative phase to diminish delays/cancellations.
- Implemented MRSA screening program for joint replacement patients. Reported data directly to Infectious Control Committee.
Chiropractor, co-owner
Corporate Chiropractic, Inc
2004.06 - 2008.12
- Co-founded a full service mobile chiropractic clinic that serviced various client sites.
- Educated them on proper posture and ergonomics, resulting in reduced workplace-related musculoskeletal issues.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as X-rays or MRI scans when necessary to identify underlying causes of pain or discomfort.
- Participated in client outreach initiatives to promote chiropractic care as a vital component of overall health and wellness.
Education
Masters of Physician Assistant -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Worcester, MA12.2010
Doctor of Chiropractic -
New York Chiropractic College
Seneca Falls, NY04.2002
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY05.1998
Skills
- Regenerative Medicine
- Sports injury management
- Joint injections
- Fracture Management
- Interpreting Radiology Results
- Suturing/Wound Care
- Foreign Body Removal (both dermatologic and ENT)
- Incisions and Drainage
- Spinal manipulation
- Neurology Proficiency
- Dry Needling
- Class V Laser treatments
Certification
- NCCPA certified and licensed with the Massachusetts Board of Physician Assistants
- Licensed with the Massachusetts Board of Chiropractors
- Integrative Dry Needling Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Timeline
Regenerative Medicine, Physician Assistant
QCKinetix
2022.04 - 2023.06
Chiropractor
North Andover Chiropractic
2021.09 - Current
Acute Injury Clinic Physician Assistant
Concord Orthopaedics, PA
2020.11 - 2021.07
Urgent Care Physician Assistant for Lowell General Hospital Circle Health Clinics
Merrimack Valley Emergency Associates, Inc.
2015.03 - 2020.10
Pain Management Physician Assistant, co-owner
New England Health and Wellness, LLC
2013.01 - 2014.11
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Holy Family Hospital
2012.02 - 2013.12
Preoperative Physician Assistant
Holy Family Hospital
2011.03 - 2012.07
Chiropractor, co-owner
Corporate Chiropractic, Inc
2004.06 - 2008.12
Masters of Physician Assistant -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Doctor of Chiropractic -
New York Chiropractic College
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- NCCPA certified and licensed with the Massachusetts Board of Physician Assistants
- Licensed with the Massachusetts Board of Chiropractors
- Integrative Dry Needling Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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