M. Rebecca Rosenberg
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with over fourteen years of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine, aesthetics, and surgical first assist. Surgical specialties include: general surgery, orthopedics, spine surgery, trauma, ob/gyn, colorectal, plastics, vascular, obstetrics, and robotic-assisted procedures. Demonstrates strong procedural competence, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to manage acutely ill patients in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Known for adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with attending surgeons, residents, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Founder
Fortis Sports Medicine
08.2024 - Current
- Administrative duties include: Establishing and maintaining relationships with sporting event coordinators at the local, state, national and international level. Selection, management, and training of interdisciplinary medical staff. Coordination of staff travel for events. Design and maintenance of temporary medical facilities for events. Coordination of care for olympic and international level athletes for USA Taekwondo. International travel with national teams for USA Taekwondo.
- Clinical duties include: Assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Pre-event duties include; evaluation of existing injuries, taping, and wound care. Ringside management of acute injuries sustained in competition, including diagnosis and management of concussions, fractures, and sprains.
- Performing a wide range of procedures including suturing, fracture reduction, splinting.
- Educating athletes and coaching staff on proper training techniques, nutrition, and load management to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
Physician Assistant - Department of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2024 - Current
- Perform first-assist duties in the operating room, ensuring efficient surgical flow across multiple specialties.
- Specialties include; General surgery, Neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and vascular.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Department
Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute medical conditions in a high-volume, Level I trauma center serving a diverse patient population.
- Triage and manage patients across all acuity levels, including low acuity fast track patients to critically ill and acute trauma patients.
- Perform procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, and central/arterial line placement, chest tube placement.
- Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and specialty consultants to deliver timely and effective patient care.
Aesthetic Injector
VIO MedSpa
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted full facial assessments and determined which aesthetic treatment options are best suited for the patient by taking physical attributes, budget, and available products into account.
- Administered neurotoxin, hyaluronic acid filler, and biostimulator injections.
- Performed light therapy and non-ablative laser treatment, chemical peels, microneedling and PRP treatments.
Physician Assistant - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Administered neurotoxin and hyaluronic acid filler injections.
- Performed light therapy, ablative and non-ablative laser treatments.
- Excised skin lesions such as skin tags, moles, and performed repairs.
- Evaluated facial trauma patients, specifically facial fractures, to determine surgical candidacy.
Wound Closure Consultant
Ethicon - Johnson & Johnson
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Educated healthcare providers about Ethicon products, disease or surgical states for which products are to be used, and training healthcare providers on the safe and efficacious use of Ethicon products in targeted procedures and techniques
- Advised Ethicon regarding product and design feedback, participated in advisory board and customer panel meetings, focus group meetings, and product evaluations.
Physician Assistant
OrthoNow
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Obtained medical histories, performed physical examinations, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as related to orthopedic conditions.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Oversaw, directed, and supported casting, injections, x-rays and other digital imaging.
- Frequently communicated with the medical director and sub-specialists via telemedicine and other technology tools.
- Conducted telehealth virtual visits with new & existing patients.
- Participated in community events, representing OrthoNOW at Miami-Dade health fairs and wellness events.
Clinical Manager
SpecialtyCare
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Supervised day to day surgical assist operations at Mercy Hospital for all full time, part time and per diem associates.
- Created monthly call schedules, and daily schedules for 12 operating rooms in the Main OR and 3 operating rooms in Labor and Delivery.
- Verified all data inputted by associates for billing and metric purposes.
- Regular interactions with Chief of Surgery, Chief of Gynecology, VP of Human Resources, and C-Suite
- In addition to the above supervisory activities, the position included full time clinical responsibilities as first assistant and/or second assistant to surgeons as needed in the operating room
- Specialties included; General surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastics, vascular, cardio-thoracic, bariatrics, urology, ENT, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Florida International University
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Created and delivered general surgery curriculum content for second-year PA students.
- Created lecture content, power point presentations, quiz and exam questions.
Surgical Physician Assistant
SpecialtyCare
12.2013 - 09.2016
- Acted as first assistant and/or second assistant to the surgeon as needed in the operating room
- Specialties included; General surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastics, urology, cardio-thoracic, bariatrics, and robotic-assisted surgeries
- Position also included interacting with surgeons and hospital staff as a representative of SpecialtyCare at multiple hospital accounts.
Surgical Physician Assistant
Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Acted as first assistant and/or second assistant to the surgeon as needed in the operating room.
- Specialties included; Neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, urology, and cardio-thoracic
- Complete patient history and physical examinations were also performed on surgical patients in various departments throughout the hospital to assist in streamlining the surgical process for the patient and facility.
Physician Assistant
Family Urgent Care
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Performed detailed physical exams and histories.
- Instructed and counseled patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, and health maintenance
- Ordered diagnostic tests and laboratory exams, interpreted diagnostic test results, and formed treatment plans.
Physician Assistant
Calhoun Orthopedics and Neurosurgery
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed orthopedic and neurosurgical examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and laboratory exams while in the clinical setting. Created treatment plans and managed based on said results, while under the direction of surgeons.
- Acted as first assistant while in the operating room, and assisted the surgeon with rounding and discharging patients while in the hospital.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX12.2020
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2007
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Tempe, AZ03.2005
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Extremely adaptable
- Engaging public speaking style
- Critical thinking and problem solving ability
- Leadership experience
- Compassion and empathy
- 20 years of sports medicine event experience including Martial Arts, extreme sports (BMX, Motocross, Skateboarding), cheerleading
Certification
- Maryland State Physician Assistant License #C08929
- Maryland DEA #MR8672900
- DC Physician Assistant License #PA200001736
- Florida State Physician Assistant License #PA9106608
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants #1095116
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Cert# 503251-05 (expired)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Owner/Founder
Fortis Sports Medicine
08.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant - Department of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant - Emergency Department
Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2024 - Current
Aesthetic Injector
VIO MedSpa
02.2024 - 07.2024
Physician Assistant - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2023 - 06.2024
Physician Assistant
OrthoNow
06.2022 - 04.2023
Wound Closure Consultant
Ethicon - Johnson & Johnson
08.2021 - 05.2023
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Florida International University
08.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Manager
SpecialtyCare
09.2016 - 05.2022
Surgical Physician Assistant
Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2016
Surgical Physician Assistant
SpecialtyCare
12.2013 - 09.2016
Physician Assistant
Calhoun Orthopedics and Neurosurgery
01.2013 - 12.2013
Physician Assistant
Family Urgent Care
09.2012 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science
Florida International University
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley