Scott Hitter
'Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Highly personable driven and team-oriented Physician Assistant, living in beautiful Hawaii. Retired Army physician assistant certified (PA-C) with 15 + years of delivering patient care to diverse patient populations in military and civilian setting's.
I am an enthusiastic PA with a passion for helping others. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients and forming long-term patient and caregiver relationships. I bring a strong knowledgeable base with experience in emergency, trauma, urgent care and primary care medicine.
My proven experience executed with a calm demeanor allows me to fit into any practice's culture with no conflict. my experience in multiple countries with diverse multi-cultural patients allows me to bring a unique value to any practice.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medicine Provider/IPAP Coordinator
United States Army
Honolulu, HI
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided acute and comprehensive care in an emergency room and urgent care facility
- Responsible for all aspects of care ranging from pediatric to geriatric
- Functioned with high degree of autonomy and decision making skills
- This included diagnosing disease , EKG, lab and radiographic interpretation
- Provider of acute and comprehensive injuries
- Able to practice as the sole clinical provider during the absence of the supervising physician
- Directly supervised the Army Phase II clinical rotation site for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) at TAMC
- Responsible for preparation of students clinical rotation, training, lecture schedules, proctor, exams and presentations
- Served as the liaison between students and AMEDDC&S and branch manager
- Provider, co-director and supervisor of civilian PA/NP EM Advanced Practice Providers and overall operational flow
- Served as a professional direct health care provider
- Credentialed as a Physician Assistant in the emergency department
- Experience in pediatric and adolescent medicine including infant exams, well child physicals , and immunizations
- Understanding of travel medicine and disease prophylaxis.
Operations Chief and Adjunct Professor IPAP
United States Army
San Antonio, TX
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Army Officer responsible for the provision of direct functions and administrative needs for over 250 multi-server Phase 1 students annually
- Instructor for anatomy and physiology II, gastroenterology and otolaryngology
- Provided graduate level didactic and clinical instruction for Physician Assistant (PA) students
- Faculty advisor providing leadership, counseling and accountability.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
- Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
- Tutored and coached students to help achieve personal and academic goals.
- Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.
Army PA
United States Army
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2007 - 06.2014
- Battalion and Brigade Army PA
- Responsible for medical readiness and care of a Brigade and Battalion of over 4,000 soldiers
- Supervise medical planning, execution, and delivery for the Brigade and Brigade at home station., field exercises, and in a combat deployed environment
- Liaison with military medical treatment facilities to coordinate care and medical readiness activities for the Brigade soldiers
- Physician Assistant assigned to 2-8 Infantry Battalion in a Combined Arms Brigade Combat Team deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 11-12.
- Executed emergency response security to eliminate hazards and potential dangers.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
Owner and Operator
SRH Medical
Wilmington, NC
06.1997 - 06.2007
- Owned and operated free standing urgent care in Wilmington, NC
- Provided acute care of minor to major illness
- Provider of services for occupational health, initial and follow up exams
- Provided all aspects of medical care to include pediatric to geriatric care
- Equipped with onsite radiology, functional lab, occupational pulmonary and PFT capabilities
- Principle health provider for ABA basketball Wilmington Sharks team.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
Emergency Medicine PA
Kaiser Permanente
Cleveland, OH
07.1995 - 07.1997
- Physician Assistant in emergency medicine Parma medical center
- Provided all aspects of emergency care in high volume emergency room
- Provided same day care for acute and comprehensive care for all Kaiser member's
- Trained in slit lamp, fluoroscopy, foreign body removal, casting and suturing
- Functioned with high degree of decision making in patient care including diagnosing, EKG, and lab interpretation, radiographic readings, invasive procedures, central lines, RSI intubation, open reductions, facial suturing and patient management
- Knowledgeable and competent in lumbar punctures and chest tube insertion.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Provided initial coverage for unavailable physician assistants, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
- Determined appropriate imaging and laboratory exams needed based on symptoms presented.
Medical Service Specialist E-5 SSG
United States Air Force (AF)
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
05.1986 - 05.1990
- Served as enlisted medic 90250 with knowledge in general nursing theory, direct nursing procedure, organization of nursing unit activity and administration methods and procedures
- Exercised supervisory responsibility as needed in military operations
- EMT-A Served in Operation Desert Storm
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
- Honorably Discharged as E-5
RHRP Provider Part-time
Health Partner
Los Angeles, CA
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Reserve Health Care Readiness Program (RHRP) direct on site health screenings.
- Provider for health readiness for deployable military force
- U.S Army Reserve (USAR, Army National Guard (ARNG), Air National Guard (ARNG)
- Knowledge Military Medical Systems i.e PHA, MRRS, ASIMS, MEDPROS, MWDE and DENCLASS
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY07.2000
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant
Kettering College
Dayton, OH07.1995
Skills
- Staff Management
- Hiring and Retention
- People Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Operations Management
- Team Building
- Cast and Crew Supervision
- Issues Resolution
Affiliations
Published Author-Army Medical Department at War: Lessons Learned in Medicine Afghanistan PMID: 27215858
Outstanding Preceptor of the Cycle: January 2018-February 2019. Tripler Army Medical Center
Fellow- The Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants
Certification
- NCCPA- certified 1029528
- Hawaii License AMD-1296-0
- North Carolina License 121579
- BLS
- ACLS
- Burn Trauma
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Provider/IPAP Coordinator
United States Army
06.2017 - 12.2021
RHRP Provider Part-time
Health Partner
07.2016 - 07.2019
Operations Chief and Adjunct Professor IPAP
United States Army
03.2014 - 05.2017
Army PA
United States Army
07.2007 - 06.2014
Owner and Operator
SRH Medical
06.1997 - 06.2007
Emergency Medicine PA
Kaiser Permanente
07.1995 - 07.1997
Medical Service Specialist E-5 SSG
United States Air Force (AF)
05.1986 - 05.1990
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant
Kettering College
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