Rachel Gelfman

Conducted in-depth medical history, physical exams, order appropriate diagnostic testing, and develop treatment plans for acute and ongoing care. Developed and focused on Obesity Medicine and Weight Management in primary care setting for over 3 years.

• Interpreted diagnostic testing, and participate in transition of care post hospital stay.
• Managed chronic conditions and counsel patients on treatments, medications, and appropriate follow up.
• Coordinated care with specialists and make necessary referrals to specialists as needed.
• Performed in office procedures such as patient education, injection training, immunizations, I&D, wound care, simple suture and suture removal, and routine pap smears.
• Educated patients with an emphasis on nutrition coaching, weight loss, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
• Worked closely as a team with Physicians, PAs, NPs and nurses to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrated flexibility in terms of scheduling, timing, and ensuring patient gets appropriate care.

• Provided acute care for 300 campers and 100 staff members for 8 weeks each summer.
• Led clinical team in establishing procedures and standards of care.
• Managed and administered all camper medications, and continual treatments.
• Communicated with family physicians to coordinate care.
• Worked closely with Health Center manager, camp physician and nurses to ensure a safe camp environment.
• Trained nurses each summer on policies, procedures, and general operation of the health center from a clinical perspective.
• Assisted campers and staff in emergency situations, including emergency first aid, accompanying EMS when sent to ER.

• Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
• Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
• Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
• Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.

• Worked closely with Physician, Dr Evan Levine, seeing new and established cardiology patients.
• Managed medications, and initiated follow ups as needed for optimal patient care.
• Monitored and performed EKGs, INR, phlebotomy and ordered and interpreted various cardiac diagnostic testing.