M. Sara Volkmar, MMS, PA-C
Golden,CO
Summary
Exceptionally qualified Physician Assistant with 8 years of experience in primary and urgent care. Well-developed skills in patient assessment, examination, obtaining histories, documentation, disease diagnosis and management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Stride Community Health Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Primary Care Provider for a variety of patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, and women's health in a large uninsured/under insured federally qualified health center
- Provided coverage for the acute care walk-in clinic that addressed and treated acute complaints including respiratory, skin and urinary infections, orthopedic injuries, mental health concerns, and uncontrolled chronic illness states
- Principal provider for in-house referrals for all orthopedic complaints, including splinting and casting needs
- Experience ordering and interpreting radiology results and reports
- Principal provider for in-house referrals for all dermatologic and simple surgery procedures
- Managed chronic disease states including Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, mental health disorders, asthma, etc
- Provided preventative care and health screenings to all age demographics
Physician Assistant
Platte River Medical Clinic
Brighton, CO
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Primary Care Provider for the pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
- Management of acute and chronic disease states
- Provided preventative care and health screenings to all age demographics
- Performed a variety of procedures including skin biopsies, suturing, incision and drainage, and nail removals
- High level of autonomy.
Emergency Department Technician (EMT-Basic)
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver, CO
12.2007 - 08.2011
- Received Good as Gold Award (2009) and Outstanding Caregiver Award (2010) for excellence in patient care and compassion
- First assist with all dermatologic and orthopedic procedures.
Education
Master of Medical Science Program -
Saint Francis University
09.2013
Physician Assistant Program -
Red Rocks Community College
09.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology -
University of Colorado At Boulder
05.2009
Skills
Family medicine
Acute care
Preventative care
Student precepting
Orthopedic care
Splinting and casting
Chronic condition management
Suturing, laceration repair
Additional experience
- Clinical rotation preceptor for Physician Assistant students from Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program throughout my career
- Medical Mission trip to Kampala and Kaliro, Uganda to provide primary care to the local community and to support the local clinic in their efforts in 5/2016
Certifications and licensure
- NCCPA Certification
- Colorado Medical Board PA License
- DEA
- BLS
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Stride Community Health Center
04.2019 - 09.2023
Physician Assistant
Platte River Medical Clinic
05.2014 - 09.2017
Emergency Department Technician (EMT-Basic)
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
12.2007 - 08.2011
Master of Medical Science Program -
Saint Francis University
Physician Assistant Program -
Red Rocks Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology -
University of Colorado At Boulder