MORGAN A. DORSEY
Newington,CT
Summary
Dedicated, board-certified Orthopedic Physician Assistant with over 13 years of extensive clinical and surgical experience specializing in Foot & Ankle orthopedic care. Proven track record of managing a schedule of acute and chronic patients while serving as a trusted surgical first assist. Recognized for a comprehensive approach to patient education, clinical procedures, and seamless collaborative care alongside supervising orthopedic surgeon
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Foot and Ankle)
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford
11.2012 - Current
- Clinical Assessment: Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations (H&Ps) for acute trauma and complex chronic foot/ankle orthopedic patients.
- Surgical First Assist: Serve as primary surgical first assist across complex foot/ankle reconstructions, managing critical intraoperative tasks and wound closures.
- Diagnostic Studies: Order and interpret independent diagnostic testing, including laboratory data and radiographs, collaborating continuously with supervising physicians to establish precise diagnoses.
- Advanced Intervention: Execute skilled outpatient clinical procedures, including precise intraarticular injections and emergency fracture management.
- Continuity of Care: Direct end-to-end perioperative patient care, including managing post-operative inpatient rounds, executing discharge planning, and designing individual rehabilitation regimens.
- Patient Education: Formulate custom preventative health plans and extensive educational guidance to optimize post-surgical patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA08-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA05-2010
Skills
- Surgical First Assisting
- Intraarticular Joint Injections
- Fracture Care
- Pre- & Post-Operative Management
- Inpatient Rounding
- X-ray Interpretation
- Diagnostic Lab & Advanced Imaging Ordering (MRI/CT)
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation
- Preventative Care Plans
- Patient Education
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certified: Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
- State Licensure: Connecticut Medical PA License (Active)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Professional Organizations
American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Member, 07/01/10 - Present
Timeline
Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Foot and Ankle)
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford
11.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Philadelphia University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology
Cedar Crest College