Health Physician Assistant

Jim D. Thompson PA-C *** Hunter Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301 **********@*****.*** 208-***-****

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS: Experience in Emergency Depts, Urgent Care, Internal Med, Occupational Med., Family Practice, Military & Prison Med.

- 1992 Graduate of Essex/Towson State Univ. P.A. Program, Baltimore, MD, after 15 Years PRE-PA Experience in Clinics, Labs, Psych.& Trauma Hospitals

- Licensure In ID, CA, UT, WI, NY, with Appropriate Controlled Substance in States, Current DEA Registration, and N.C.C.P.A. Certification sine 1992

- Current Basic Life Support Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, Advanced Trauma Life Support Certifications ( BLS,ACLS,ATLS )

~ 36 years medical experience: ~ 20 years’ experience as a Physician Assistant and 15 years PRE-P.A. medical experience, Military, 1976-79, et al

EXPERIENCE AREAS: I have enjoyed short term “ locum Tenens Positions

Alamo Navajo Health Clinic, Magdelana, NM Urgent Care, Family Practice Nov 5 to present

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

United Indian Health Service, Smith River/Klamath Falls, CA. Urgent / Chronic Care, InternalMed, Pain Mgmt June 11, to Oct 25, ‘12

Geriatrics; manage Neonates, evaluate and treat acute and chronic diseases and / or acute illnesses/Injury; well child/infant exams, minor surgical procedures

transfers/referrals, pain management, urgent care, chronic diseases, acute illnesses/Injury management, ER follow ups.

Pine Ridge Hospital, Pine Ridge, IHS, Emergency Department, and OutPatient Clinic April 12 – May 25, 12

Geriatrics; manage Neonates-, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

a busy ER, MD on site/in ER, manage less major cases, transfers/referrals, pain management, urgent care, chronic diseases, acute illnesses/Injury

Dr Alan Nelson D.O., Burley. ID Health Care / InternalMed /. Pain MgmtPrimary Dec 9, ‘11- April 9, ‘12

Cover practice of Nat. Guard. D.O..called to Afghanistan for 5-6 months,: Neonates-Geriatrics; Well Neonate –Child exams, Geriatric care/ management,

Evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; DOT exams, school, minor surgical procedures, Anticoagulation Therapy management

The Examination Station, Eden, ID Primary Health Care, Urgent Care Aug 6, - Present 2012

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures, PA Owned

Evening Medical Clinic, Burley, ID Primary Health Care, Urgent Care August 1, Feb 19, 2012

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Franciscan Skemp Campus, Tomah, WI Internal Med, Primary Health Care, Urgent Care Mar 21 – July 25. 2011

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

Surprise Valley Health Care District, Cedarville, CA Internal Medicine and Primary Care Nov 21-March 11, 2011

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child,,DOT exams, minor surgical procedures, admit pt.s

Ft. Bidwell HIS, Ft. Bidwell, CA Internal Medicine and Urgent Care Nov 21 – March 11, 2011

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

Southern Humbolt Community Health District Clinic, Garberville, CA Internal Med, Primary Health Care, Urgent Care Aug 13 - Nov. 15 ‘10

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

Unity Health Center, 745 S. Progress Avenue, Meridian, Idaho Primary Health Care and Urgent Care May 7, – July 26, 10

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

FairChild Medical Center, at Etna Rural Health Clinic, Etna, CA Internal Medicine and Family Practice March 24 – April 28 2010

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat HTN, DM, and other chronic disease; acute illnesses; well child exams; DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

PHS IHS, White Earth Health Center, Ogema, MN Urgent Care: Oct 5 09 – March 11, 2010

Neonates-Geriatrics; acute-chronic Illness & Injuries, Suturing, Biopsy, I/D Abscesses, order & interpret lab/ x-ray, referral, Chart Review, pain mgmt

PHS IHS, Eagle Butte Hospital, Eagle Butte, SD Emergency Department: Solo HCP July 2009 - Sept. 17, 2009

a busy ER, Night shift coverage, Trauma et al, MD was on call prn

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Museum employee health, Workman’s Comp. Specialist, Health Risk Assessments 5 Jan 2009 - 26 July 2009

Employee Health

PeachTree Clinic, Marysville Immediate Care, Marysville, CA Walk-In clinic 17 Sept 2008 - 1 Jan 2009

Clinic catered to low income patients; acute minor illness and injury, suturing, evenings, Solo

Bingham Memorial Hospital, Pocatello Physicians and Surgeons Clinic Family Practice/Urgent Care clinic, Solo HCP April 2008 – Sept 2008

A new clinic; Acute minor illness and injuries, lacerations, ill infants through geriatrics, order & interpret appropriate labs & x-rays, EKGs.

Physicians Immediate Care, Twin Falls Idaho Urgent Care, and Walk-In Clinic July 7, 2006 – April 1, 2008

Neonates-Geriatrics; manage, evaluate and treat chronic diseases and acute illnesses/Injury; well child, DOT exams, minor surgical procedures

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Ireland Army Community Hospital, Nelson Medical Clinic, Ft Knox, KY Military Sick Call Dec 21, 2005 to June 2006

Full range of General Medical Services, to include obtain health hx, perform exams, Dx/Assess, Tx, and Pt. Ed. Provide care for a variety of conditions,

including emergent, urgent, acute and/or chronic health problems, including Sick Call & Primary Care Clinic, and Pediatric patients, and Correctional pts, Perform various procedures/surgical/other, collect specimens, such as Pap Smearsetc, administer and oversee I.V. therapy. Collaborate w/ other Health Care Professionals to manage health problems, Referrals/consults as appropriate. Oversee other health care providers, peer chart reviews/case management, and/or staff training, as appropriate. In Emergencies, stabilize a patient, initiate appropriate measures, such as CPR, fractures immobilized, Code management PRN As a Civilian PA.

VAMC, BOISE, ID

Twin Falls Community OutPatient Clinic, Twin Falls, Idaho GS 12 Internal Medicine Oct 1 2004 – Dec 29, 2005

Obtain history, perform exams, order/interpret appropriate diagnostic tests of blood, urine, US, Xrays, CT &MRI, or other studies as needed.Tx of pts for a variety

of conditions, such as DM, CHF, HTN, Renal Failure, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Stroke, MI, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and othersPt. Ed., Tx plans/outcomes,

discuss long term complication & prevention of same, RX meds, side effects, benefit of exercise, /wt control &wt loss, Diet. ETOH abuse, pysch D.O. In/Out Pt

Ireland Army Community Hospital, Nelson Medical Clinic, Ft Knox, KY Military Sick Call July 2001 – October 2004

Full range of General Medical Services, to include obtain health hx, perform exams, Dx/Assess, Tx, and Pt. Ed. Provide care for a variety of conditions,

including emergent, urgent, acute and/or chronic health problems, including Sick Call, w/assistance in the Primary Care Clinic, and w/Pediatric patients,

and/or Correctional pts, Perform various procedures: minor surgical/other, and collect specimens, such as cultures, Pap Smears, administer and oversee I.V. therapy. Collaborate w/ Physicians /other Health Care Professionals to manage health problems, with referrals and/or consults as appropriate. Oversee other health care providers in outpatient setting, IE: peer chart reviews/case management, and/or staff training, as appropriate. In Emergencies, stabilize a patient,

and / or initiate appropriate measures, such as CPR, fractures immobilized, Code management PRN A Civilian PA at a military post

UniMed Medical Center, Newtown Health Center, Newtown, ND Oct 2000 - July 2001

Full range of rural health clinic patient care, General Medical/Internal Medicine, acute and chronic problems: Wide range of patients, neonatal to geriatric,

incorporating the above skills, in a small town. Provided care for a variety of diseases and disorders, including Diabetes and HTN, Fibromyalgia, well infant

and well child visits, including parent education of developmental milestones, continuing thru adult: periodic, annual, and complete physicals. Preventive

healthcare counseling and other general patient education. Authored weekly patient education articles in local newspaper on a variety of health care topics.

Fairfield Emergency Physicians: Hospital ED/Urgent Care Clinic, Lancaster, OH 10 / 1999 - 10 / 2000

Neonate thru geriatric general ED care, MD on site

Other Locum Tenens Assignments, details upon request: Temporary employment: w/ various ‘traveling’ health care agencies: 12 / 1993 - 10 / 1999

Assignments in Hospitals, Clinics, Correctional facilities, Indian Health Service, and Emergency Departments.

Gap Explanation: I spent a month on vacation in Maui, Hawaii, before getting back to work, beginning what became years of Locum work with Agencies.

Emergency Physician Associates: Hospital Emergency Departments, Baltimore MD 7 / 1992 - 11 / 1993

Neonate thru geriatric general ED care, MD on site

EDUCATION HISTORY:

Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey Bachelor of Arts Degree, March 2007

Essex Community College/Towson State University Physician Assistant Program, Baltimore, MD 8/1990 - 6/1992

Clinical Rotations included: Johns Hopkins Hospital, and other sites, Hx. & PE, Primary Care, STD Clinic, Int. Med., Gen. Surg,, G.I. Surg, ER, Peds ER., Psych.

Pre-Physician Assistant Employment: 1979-1992, further specific details on request, as needed

Certified Medical Assistant:

Took Xrays & EKGs; Spirometry & PFTs, gave Nebulizer TXs, Injections, Splinting & Casting, Dressings, Lab specimen collections,: Cultures; plate/incubate,

wound care& Dressings, Chain of Custody Drug Screen urine collections. Ran Lab tests: ABGs, CBC, Chem 7, U/A w/ Micro, Wet Prep, KOH

Gram stains, KOHs, Lab quality controls, Assisted w/ Treadmills & Flexible Sigmoidoscopy assisting and maintenance & Surgical procedure assisting.

Medical Assistant Instructor: Instruction, Eves. Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, phlebotomy, Xray, dressings, splint/casting, EKG, Vital signs,

Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant: Arterial, Venous, Capillary specimens: Infants - geriatrics, Computer, specimen plating &incubating, Gram Stain, Drug Screen urines

Psychiatric Technician / Psychiatric Nursing Counselor: In Patient Units, voluntary and involuntary patients, adolescents &adult,observation and restraints PRN

Nursing Assistant, certified: Private duty, Nursing homes, and In-Home Care

Social Worker’s Assistant: 81-82 Veterans Group homes, as work study student

MILITARY SERVICE: (Honorably Discharged Veteran) Active Duty: June 22, 1976 - June 22, 1979

Began 1976, as Medical Specialist, finished as a credentialed Physician Extender, or Amosist (a short course PA-Like Training, Hospital credentialed in 1977

1. U.S. Army Medical Specialist, ( 91 B ), “Medic”,

Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, 1976 -assigned to Fort Meade Maryland, Kimbrough Army Hospital Central Examination Clinic

2. A.M.O.S.IST. Program, ( 91B V ) ( Acute Minor Illness Specialist / Physician Extender )

again at Academy of Health Sciences, Ft. Sam Houston TX, then back to Kimbrough, this time at Acute Minor Illness Clinic 1977-6/79 = ETS

Then: Reserve: 6/1979 to May 1982 Rank: E-5 / Sgt., MASH Hospital Unit in Eugene, OR, Compensated Disabled Veteran 30% rating: Neck injury/pain

1976: High School Graduate, Vallivue HS, Caldwell, ID

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