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Zachary Pettit

Manhattan,KS

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented physician assistant student at Kansas State University seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge in first PA position. Confident in contributing to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of conditions with excellent communication abilities, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Rocky Mountain Eye Care
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Under supervision of licensed Ophthalmologists perform basic and routine vision examinations including refractions
  • Prepare patients to see physician by taking medical history, performing preliminary examination
  • Perform basic testing including visual fields, OCTs and Fundoscopy.

Medical Assistant

University of Utah Orthopedic Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Under supervision of hand surgeons and certified hand therapists room and obtain brief history and medical information from patients
  • Perform various modalities on patients such as e stim, and ultrasound
  • Aid in general wound care in a trauma and post operative setting
  • Aid in creation of custom-built splints for patients.

Rehabilitation Technician

Mountain Land Physical Therapy
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Under supervision of licensed Physical Therapists perform modalities on patients, work directly with patients to complete home exercise programs, aid in documentation of patient visits, schedule new patients.

Education

Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2025

Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology -

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2020

High School Graduate -

Coronado High School
Henderson, NV
01.2014

Skills

  • EMR / EHR
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient-focused care
  • CPR
  • ACLS
  • Wound care
  • Splinting

References

  • Michael Burrow, MD, Rocky Mountain Eye Care, Salt Lake City, UT, 801-361-1046
  • Vivien Guevarra, Program Director, Kansas State University PA Program, Manhattan, KS, 785-532-1566

Certification

  • ACLS (December 2023)
  • CPR (December 2023)

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Rocky Mountain Eye Care
06.2021 - 12.2023

Medical Assistant

University of Utah Orthopedic Center
09.2019 - 04.2021

Rehabilitation Technician

Mountain Land Physical Therapy
11.2017 - 08.2019

Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -

Kansas State University

Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology -

University of Utah

High School Graduate -

Coronado High School
Zachary Pettit