Nicole Tobias PA-C
Danville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Physician Assistant with broad inpatient and outpatient experience across fracture management, operative first assist, and post-operative care. Supports independent clinic operations, patient education, and multidisciplinary coordination while using Epic for documentation and care coordination. Recognized with consecutive Top Patient Experience Clinician awards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant Orthopaedics Shoulder & Elbow
Geisinger Health System
Danville, PA
04.2026 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests for clinical decision making.
- Performed physical exams and reviewed patient histories.
- Educated patients on medications, recovery steps, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Counseled patients on wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; facilitated referrals to specialists for tailored care.
- Assisted with procedures and maintained sterile clinical environments.
- Supported comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across Geisinger service lines to ensure continuity and quality of treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Geisinger Health System
01.2013 - 04.2026
- Delivered orthopedic trauma care with emphasis on fracture evaluation and treatment, including planning, reductions, splinting, and casting to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in surgical operations for complex fracture fixation, contributing to successful outcomes in trauma-related orthopedic procedures.
- Covered day call shifts weekly to support trauma service operations supporting high-volume trauma service.
- Managed independent outpatient clinic, providing post-op follow-up, wound care, and long-term fracture management to enhance patient recovery.
- Perform joint injections and procedural interventions in the clinic.
- Employed Epic EMR for patient documentation and care coordination, order entry, order entry, and care coordination.
- First PA at Geisinger trained in Iovera with 6+ years of clinical experience using the technology.
- Received Top Patient Experience Clinician Award for outstanding patient care for the past two consecutive years.
Physician Assistant Trauma Surgery
Geisinger Health System
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Managed acute trauma patients in inpatient and perioperative settings, ensuring comprehensive care and support during critical phases.
- Assisted in emergent and scheduled operative procedures, coordinating multidisciplinary trauma care to optimize patient recovery.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative evaluation, daily rounds, and discharge planning.
- Led team of Physician Assistants for 4 years, mentoring staff and coordinating operations to enhance patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Sciences (MPAS) -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA01-2005
Bachelor of Science -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA01-2004
Skills
- Joint injections
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical assist techniques
- Wound care
- Outpatient follow-up
- Epic EMR management
- Imaging evaluation
- Clinical judgment
- Completing examinations
- Patient communication
Certification
Pennsylvania Physician Assistant License, NCCPA Certified, Active DEA Registration, BLS Certified
Timeline
Physician Assistant Orthopaedics Shoulder & Elbow
Geisinger Health System
04.2026 - Current
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Geisinger Health System
01.2013 - 04.2026
Physician Assistant Trauma Surgery
Geisinger Health System
01.2005 - 01.2013
Master of Physician Assistant Sciences (MPAS) -
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science -
Saint Francis University