ROBERT RUIZ
Auburn
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant endeavoring to use my abilities and strengths to support the mission and goals of your clinic. Bringing forth expertise in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Urgent Care. Compassionate, highly skilled, and adept in collaborating professionally with other healthcare professionals to meet the needs of patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Rocklin Family Practice and Sports Mdicine
Rocklin, CA
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to enhance care delivery and optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on preventive health measures and disease management strategies.
- Managed electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
MedCare Medical Center
Roseville, CA
02.2017 - 01.2024
- Provide excellent medical care to patients in a single-provider, Urgent Care setting
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to provide comprehensive and accurate diagnoses
- Utilize evidence-based standards and protocols to provide best-practice care
- Prescribe medications based on evidence-based protocols and patient needs, resulting in fewer adverse reactions
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes in accordance with NCQA
Cal Urgent Care
Rocklin, CA
04.2018 - 10.2022
Vista Complete Care
Auburn, CA
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Trained and supervised medical students and staff to ensure quality patient care and professional development
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care
- Provided comprehensive health care services to patients in a variety of clinical settings, resulting in improved patient outcomes
- Diagnosed complex medical conditions and developed tailored treatment plans based on patient history, risk factors, and clinical presentations
Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Care
San Diego, CA
09.2009 - 07.2011
El Centro Medical Regional Center
El Centro, CA
05.2004 - 08.2009
- Performed minor procedures including removal of hardware depending on patient presentation and xray results
- Department of Emergency Medicine
VSA Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
El Centro, CA
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Performed physical examinations, ordered tests and xrays to accurately assess patient conditions
- Evaluated xrays performed in office to accurately diagnose orthopedic conditions
- Performed post-surgical follow-up care for common ORIF injuries
Centro Medico Latino Urgent Care
San Marcos, CA
10.2000 - 12.2005
- Highly autonomous Primary Care Provider in a fast paced, high volume, low/moderate-high acuity independent urgent care clinic. Duties include history and physicals, rapid diagnosis and treatment plans, recognition of acute vs. urgent pathology, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests, X-ray and EKG analysis, discharge and follow-up treatment plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA08.2000
Physician Assistant Certificate - undefined
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA08.2000
Associate of Science - Health Science
Irvine Valley Community College
Irvine, CA12.1997
Skills
- Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Patient Care Plans
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Collaboration Skills
- Minor surgical procedures
- Orthopedic splinting
- Diagnostic imaging
- Pediatric urgent care
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- California Academy of Physician Assistants
- Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Rocklin Family Practice and Sports Mdicine
04.2024 - 01.2026
Cal Urgent Care
04.2018 - 10.2022
MedCare Medical Center
02.2017 - 01.2024
Vista Complete Care
10.2013 - 12.2015
Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Care
09.2009 - 07.2011
VSA Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
03.2007 - 12.2007
El Centro Medical Regional Center
05.2004 - 08.2009
Centro Medico Latino Urgent Care
10.2000 - 12.2005
Physician Assistant Certificate - undefined
Western University of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Health Science
Irvine Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills