Peter Wheeler PA-C
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Experienced physician assistant proficient in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Strong communication skills in conveying complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel. Expertise in preventive care, surgical assisting, and non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities guiding healthcare professionals towards achieving patient outcome goals and optimizing organizational missions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Dr. Ralph Rizk
Jacksonville, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Assisted in general orthopedic procedures and total joint arthroplasty
- Provide inpatient care, emergency room call, and hospital rounds.
Physician Assistant
Spartan Orthopedic Institute
Saint Augustine, FL
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Assisted orthopedic surgeon in all aspects of orthopedics, specializing in sports medicine and total joint arthroplasty.
- Performed office procedures, including extra-articular and joint injections.
- Provided coverage of collegiate and high school athletic contests.
Physician Assistant
Orlando Orthopedic Center
Orlando, FL
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremities.
Physician Assistant
Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Clinical and surgical PA in pediatric orthopedics.
- Specializing in limb lengthening, reconstruction, and deformity correction.
- Emergency pediatric fracture reduction with conscious sedation.
Physician Assistant
Jewett Orthopedic Clinic
Orlando, FL
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Primary responsibilities included patient care in free standing orthopedic injury walk in clinic, group and emergency room call and surgical first assisting.
Physician Assistant
OA Centers for Orthopedics
Portland, ME
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Specialized in sports medicine.
Physician Assistant
Orlando Orthopedic Center
Orlando, FL
07.2007 - 10.2010
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Specialized in sports medicine.
Physician Assistant
Thames River Orthopedic Group
New London, CT
08.1997 - 07.2007
Physician Assistant
Lawrence And Memorial Hospital
New London, CT
08.1994 - 08.1997
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA06-1994
Master of Science - Sports Medicine
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN06-1989
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH06-1988
Skills
- Preoperative evaluations
- Clinical Decision Making
- Implementing treatment plans
- Interpreting radiology results
- Orthopedic surgery first assisting
- Orthopedic injections
- Splinting/ Casting
- Electronic Medical Records
Accomplishments
- Easter Athletic Trainers Scholarship
- Graduate Assistantship, Indiana University
- Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Veteran United States Army National Guard
- Co author: Efficacy of continuous subacromial bupivacaine infusion for post operative analgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Dr. Ralph Rizk
10.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Spartan Orthopedic Institute
03.2018 - 10.2023
Physician Assistant
Orlando Orthopedic Center
06.2016 - 03.2018
Physician Assistant
Nemours Children's Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2016
Physician Assistant
Jewett Orthopedic Clinic
04.2011 - 06.2014
Physician Assistant
OA Centers for Orthopedics
10.2010 - 04.2011
Physician Assistant
Orlando Orthopedic Center
07.2007 - 10.2010
Physician Assistant
Thames River Orthopedic Group
08.1997 - 07.2007
Physician Assistant
Lawrence And Memorial Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1997
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Saint Francis University
Master of Science - Sports Medicine
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Plymouth State University
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