Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Affiliations
Timeline
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Rachel Seccia, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Denver,CO

Summary

Experienced physician associate with a Doctorate in Medical Science specializing in emergency medicine. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced clinical environments. Passionate educator actively teaching graduate-level public health courses through an online Master of Public Health program. Committed to advancing healthcare and public health through clinical excellence, academic mentorship, and evidence-based practice.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

University of Lynchburg
01.2024 - Current


Course: Public Health Ethics, 1/2024- Present

  • Developed course curriculum and syllabus for online course focused on ethical issues in public health


Course: Public Health Capstone, 3/2024-Present

  • Developed course curriculum and syllabus.
  • Worked with graduate-level public health students during their internships to develop a written summary, application project, and video testimonial.


Course: Public Health Internship, 3/2024-Present

  • Developed course curriculum and syllabus for an online teaching platform
  • Supervised intern progress and documentation of internship experience.
  • Worked on curriculum vita writing, cover letter writing, and social media platform exposure.


Course: Public Health Research, 3/2025- Present

  • Developed course curriculum and syllabus for an online teaching platform, focusing on methodologies, data collection, epidemiology, and statistical analysis.
  • Individualized supervision of graduate-level students through writing process.

Physician Associate

US Acute Care Solutions (USACS)
01.2011 - Current
  • Provide patient care in the ER setting under the supervision of a physician.
  • Skills include lumbar puncture, IV therapy, suturing, pelvic examination, lab/EKG/diagnostic imaging analysis.
  • Supervision of Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, and medical students.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Member of the USACS Professional Peer Review Committee.

Physician Associate

Arapahoe Gastroenterology
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Provided patient care in the hospital and clinic setting under the supervision of a physician.
  • Responsibilities included pre-procedure evaluation, prevention, patient education, consults in the hospital setting, dictation, assistance with PEG tube placement, and new employee instruction.

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Middleton Emergency Medical Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Provided emergency medical service in an urban and rural environment.

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Theda Clark Emergency Room
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Practiced emergency medicine under the supervision of a nurse/physician.
  • Duties included IV initiation, medication administration, splinting, obtaining EKGs.
  • Served as preceptor for new employees and Paramedic students.

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Gold Cross Ambulance
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Provided emergency medical service in an urban and rural environment.
  • Member of the Fox Valley Mass Casualty Disaster Committee.

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Orange Cross Ambulance
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Provided emergency medical service in an urban and rural environment.

Education

Master of Public Health -

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
11-2025

Doctor of Medical Science -

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
05.2023

Master of Physician Assistant Studies -

Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Liberal Arts emphasis)

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05.2006

Associate Degree - Paramedic Technician

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
06.1997

Skills

  • Online teaching
  • Curriculum creation
  • Classroom management
  • Student mentoring
  • Patient management
  • Patient history documentation
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Physical examination
  • Diagnosing conditions
  • Direct patient care
  • Electronic medical records
  • Performing advanced procedures
  • Preventive care

Certification

Physician Assistant-Certified by the NCCPA

Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Physician Assistant

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Healthcare Provider CPR

Advanced Trauma Life Support

PALS certification

DEA license

Awards

Featured by the University of Lynchburg School of Medicine and Health Sciences for Women's History Month in 2025.

Selected by the University of Lynchburg School of Medicine and Health Sciences for an Instructor Spotlight segment in 2024.

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
  • Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

University of Lynchburg
01.2024 - Current

Physician Associate

US Acute Care Solutions (USACS)
01.2011 - Current

Physician Associate

Arapahoe Gastroenterology
01.2008 - 01.2011

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Middleton Emergency Medical Services
01.2006 - 01.2008

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Theda Clark Emergency Room
01.2004 - 01.2006

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Gold Cross Ambulance
01.1998 - 01.2004

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Orange Cross Ambulance
01.1997 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Liberal Arts emphasis)

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Associate Degree - Paramedic Technician

Madison Area Technical College

Master of Public Health -

Eastern Washington University

Doctor of Medical Science -

University of Lynchburg

Master of Physician Assistant Studies -

Nebraska Medical Center