Meoshe Beckworth
Yucca Valley,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Military Officer with strong mission-focused background. Determined leader with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for day-to-day operations. Competent Physician Assistant with 9 years of experience in Primary Care and Military Medicine.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Surgeon (Physician Assistant)
Adult Medical Care Clinic
04.2024 - Current
- Independently oversees and provides healthcare needs as the sole licensed provider for approximately 500 US Marines.
- Supervises and provides education and training for 20 US Naval Hospital Corpsmen.
- Advises Marine Corps leadership on public health practices for troops in field settings & austere environments.
Department Head
Naval Branch Health Clinic Belle Chasse
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Supervised 40 US Navy Hospital Corpsmen, 3 Nurses and 5 Family Medicine Providers to provide high levels of patient care.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep the mission on-track.
- Leaded regular meetings and trainings with civilian and military staff to convey important operational information and meet evolving targets.
Physician Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic Belle Chasse
07.2020 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and Medical Readiness services to 4,800 beneficiaries.
- Provided diagnoses, prescribes medications, and recommends treatment options for an empanelment of 1,100 patients.
- Performed minor outpatient procedures and surgeries
Physician Assistant
USS George H.W. Bush
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided diagnoses, prescribes medicine and recommends treatment options for more than 3,500 Active Duty personnel
- Performed minor outpatient procedures and surgeries
- Clinic Manager - coordinated scheduling, professional training and clinical policies for four medical providers and 35 US Navy Hospital Corpsmen
Physician Assistant
Naval Health Branch Clinic Millington
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided a diagnosis, prescribed medicine and recommended treatment for an empanelment of 800 active duty, adult and children dependents and retired veterans
- Administered health promotion counseling in smoking cessation, nutrition, mental health wellness and sexual education
- Operational Readiness Coordinator - Performed screenings and physical exams for Operational and Overseas Missions for all active duty personnel in the Tennessee, North Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas area; seeing over 700 patients in a fiscal year
Education
Doctor of Medical Science - Health Professionals Education
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA01-2026
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD01-2012
Skills
- Patient management
- Medical diagnosis
- Physical examination
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Interpreting radiology results
- Staff education and training
- Supervising diverse populations
- Process improvements
Research and Teaching Positions
August 2021 – October 2021
- Nurse Practitioner Student Proctor, Simmons University
- Mental Health Outreach Fellowship, National PA Foundation/AAPA
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Naval Association of Physician Assistants
Certifications and Licenses
- Medical License, Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine – (May 2027)
- NCCPA, National PA Board Certification - (December 2026)
- BLS - (June 2027)
- ATLS - (June 2026)
References
I run several marathons each year and spend my days off and down time working to increase my physical endurance and speed. I am involved in several community charities throughout my state. I support my area's local homeless shelter by providing free physician services once a month.
Timeline
Battalion Surgeon (Physician Assistant)
Adult Medical Care Clinic
04.2024 - Current
Department Head
Naval Branch Health Clinic Belle Chasse
06.2021 - 04.2024
Physician Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic Belle Chasse
07.2020 - 04.2024
Physician Assistant
USS George H.W. Bush
04.2018 - 07.2020
Physician Assistant
Naval Health Branch Clinic Millington
05.2016 - 04.2018
Doctor of Medical Science - Health Professionals Education
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park
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