Michael Lackner

**** ***** ***, *****, *.Y. ***** Email: acrzfz@r.postjobfree.com

914-***-****

To Whom it may concern,

I am writing in response to your interest in hiring a Physician Assistant to join your team. Spine Surgery has peaked my interest since I first contemplated a career in medicine and I am extremely interested in exploring career opportunities within this field. Enclosed is a copy of my CV for your review.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double concentration in Biology and Psychology from Iona College along with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from Pace University. I was hired by a multi-specialty medical group shortly after my graduation and am currently working at Hospital for Special Surgery as an intricate part of an orthopedic team. My current duties include performing histories and physical exams pre and post-operatively, prepping and positioning patients and first assisting in the operating room. I work closely with the rest of the medical team to ensure the best quality health care is provided to our patients. My responsibilities, which include ordering diagnostic studies and conducting management plans as well as educating patients, make me confident that my qualifications will surpass your expectations. I am goal oriented and greet new and challenging situations with determination and enthusiasm. My adaptability and willingness to learn has contributed to my proficiency across multiple areas of medical care. My colleagues have consistently praised me for my bedside manner as well as expressed great satisfaction with my overall work ethic. I express compassion and sincerity to all which helps provide patients with the comfort and confidence they deserve.

I spend part of my free time reading about new medical protocols and current treatment guidelines. I am very personable and thrive in areas which require excellent communication skills and multi-tasking. For me, PA board certification was only the beginning; my ultimate goal is to become the best at what I do.

Based on my extensive education, broad medical knowledge and willingness to learn, I would be grateful for an opportunity to interview with you to discuss the specific ways in which I could be an asset to your facility. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Michael Lackner PA-C

Michael Lackner

4385 Vireo Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

E-mail: acrzfz@r.postjobfree.com

914-***-****

Objective: To pursue a rewarding position in Orthopedic Spine Surgery; one which will enable me to grow intellectually and allow me to gain invaluable medical knowledge. I am eager to be part of your established medical community to which I can help add value and growth.

Education:

Lenox Hill Hospital/Pace University Physician Assistant Program, New York, NY

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (2008-2010). GPA- 3.7

Iona College, School of Arts and Sciences, New Rochelle, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Psychology concentration (2005-07). GPA- 3.7

Westchester Community College, School of Liberal Arts, Valhalla, NY

Associate Degree of Arts, Liberal Arts and Science (2002-05)

Fordham Preparatory High School, Bronx, NY (97-01)

Clinical Experience: 52 weeks of clinical rotations (09/’09-08/’10)

Pediatrics North Central Bronx Hospital, Bronx, NY

Surgery Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY

Psychiatry Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT

Geriatrics Dewitt Long Term Care/Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY

Primary Care Boro Medical Group, Bronx, NY

Emergency Medicine North Central Bronx Hospital, Bronx, NY

Internal Medicine Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens, Queens, NY

OB/GYN Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, NY

Orthopedic Surgery Lenox Hill Hospital, New York NY

Certifications:

NCCPA Board certification

ACLS/ BCLS Certified (2013)

Infection Control (2011)

HIPPA Training (2013)

Organizations:

American Academy of Physician Assistants

New York State Society of Physician Assistants

Employment:

Physician Assistant: April 2011-Present, Hospital for Special Surgery, Manhattan, NY

Spine surgery

Responsibilities included:

-Completing individual daily rounds on all inpatients and documentation of medical plan, participating in rounding with Attending Physician several times per week

-Providing routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications and nutrition, and managing adjunctive care.

-Prepare patients for surgery, including education, positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetic.

-Function as first or second assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, and application of immobilization devices.

-Facilitate office hours for outpatients, which include new and follow up patients, formulate impression and plan and report all patients to attending at days end.

Physician Assistant: May 2013-Present: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, Bronx, NY

Neurosurgery

- Provide discharge instructions and patient education and monitor follow up appointments.

- Ensuring all necessary notes, exam results and films are presented for attending review prior to surgery.

- Returns patient phone messages and telephones prescription requests and documents action taken in patient's record.

- Assists surgeon in the perioperative areas with patient care.

-Performing initial consults on inpatient and ED patients.

Physician Assistant: September 2010-April 2011, Westchester Medical Group, White Plains, NY

Primary responsibilities include

- Administering intra-articular joint injections and trigger point injections.

- Seeing patients during office hours.

- Performing and documenting complete patient history and physical.

- Reviewing of laboratory, x-rays and MRI/CT results and communicating to physician and patient.

New York Presbyterian Hospital, White Plains, NY (‘07-‘08) Nurse Aid/Psychiatric Technician –Worked closely with a large team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and physical therapist to provide quality care to and under privileged patient population suffering from chronic Schizophrenia.

Volunteer Work:

New York Presbyterian Hospital, White Plains, NY (2006)

Summer Volunteer Program- Assisted with patient ADL’s, organized large group activities, and acted as chaperon on off ground day trips.

References readily available upon request

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