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Michael Witherspoon, PAc

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Competent Physician Assistant with 12 years of clinical experience. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment and examination.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Medicine PA

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
  • Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.

Emergency Medicine PA

Upson Regional/Navicent Peach - Schumacher Group
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
  • Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Accessed patient health through interviews and physical examinations.
  • Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
  • Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.

Emergency Medicine PA

ApolloMD/Wellstar AMC South Campus
08.2017 - 10.2022
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
  • Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.

Emergency Medicine PA

Cartersville Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
  • Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations.

Emergency Medicine PA (prn)

Piedmont Fayette Hospital/Emcare
04.2015 - 04.2016
  • Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.

Emergency Medicine PA

Emory University/Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2016
  • Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
  • Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
  • Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with supervising attending physician.
  • Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.

Physician Assistant

Wellstar Pulmonary Medicine
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
  • Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
  • Consulted and coordinated patient care with other physicians, pharmacists and specialists.
  • Analyzed test results and examination information for accurate patient diagnosis.

Education

Master of Science -

Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science -

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Additional Information

08/2013 - 12/2013

Credentialing for Grady Memorial/Emory University Emergency Department

Timeline

Emergency Medicine PA

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Emergency Medicine PA

Upson Regional/Navicent Peach - Schumacher Group
10.2022 - 05.2023

Emergency Medicine PA

ApolloMD/Wellstar AMC South Campus
08.2017 - 10.2022

Emergency Medicine PA

Cartersville Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2017

Emergency Medicine PA (prn)

Piedmont Fayette Hospital/Emcare
04.2015 - 04.2016

Emergency Medicine PA

Emory University/Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2016

Physician Assistant

Wellstar Pulmonary Medicine
05.2013 - 08.2013

Master of Science -

Emory University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science -

Morehouse College

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