Samuel Anderson
Boston,MA
Summary
Logical and detailed physician assistant with experience managing high acuity, complex patients with a wide rang of neurological/neurosurgical disorders. Well-versed in complex disease processes and have an ability to effectively communicate challenging medical phenomena with patients, families and other providers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant, Inpatient Neurosurgery
Brigham And Women's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Primarily responsible for medical care of patients admitted to high acuity, high volume neurosurgical service
- Communicate efficiently with renowned neurosurgeons regarding patient's treatment plans
- Respond to urgent/emergent issues
- Quickly and accurately interpret neurodiagnostic imaging, including various MRI sequences for brain/spine, CT, vessel imaging
Physician Assistant, Addiction Medicine
Better Life Partners
03.2022 - Current
- Manage the care of patients receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder through a medication-assisted treatment program
- Perform 1:1 medical evaluations for patients initiating buprenorphine therapy
- Hold group Zoom meetings with patients and discuss all medical concerns they have, buprenorphine treatment or otherwise
Mental Health Counselor
Beth Israel Lahey Health
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Coordinated with clinicians and emergency department staff to ensure high quality care for complex behavioral health patients
- Performed daily progress notes on each patient, assisted with discharges and coordinated plans of care
- Additional Activities
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2018
Skills
- Clinical Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Literature Searches
- Peer Relationships
Certification
- BLS/ACLS Training - Current
- Medication-Assisted Treatment - Current
- DEA Licensed - Current
Additional Information
PA Services Grant Committee Member Brigham and Women's Hospital: October 2023 - Current
Microbiology Teaching Assistant University of Massachusetts Amherst: January 2018 – May 2018
Research Assistant University of Massachusetts, Amherst: September 2016 - May 2017
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Inpatient Neurosurgery
Brigham And Women's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant, Addiction Medicine
Better Life Partners
03.2022 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Beth Israel Lahey Health
08.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Westfield State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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