Ma Angelica Goodstein, PT, PA-C
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Professional Physician Assistant position where I
will be given the opportunity to continue to develop and improve my hands-
on skills and knowledge in the medical field.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY: EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANT, AUGUST 10, 2009 TO PRESENT
EMSI House Call Physician Assistant Per Diem: November 4, 2009 to present.
Office is based in Texas. Job Description: Gather health related
information such as medical history, conduct physical examination, obtain
specimens, educate patients on their health issues, and provide some advice
on what issues to discuss with their primary doctor during their next
appointment. The house-call visit is part of the care management the
patient receives as a plan member of the insurance company that I am
serving for.
SPECTRUM FOR LIVING, ADULT TRAINING CENTER IN RINGWOOD NEW JERSEY
This is a not-for-profit organization that helps adults with developmental
disabilities attain their maximum potential by providing quality housing
and clinical services in state of the art facilities. The Ringwood Adult
Training Center provides traditional and medical special needs programs.
The center provides traditional day program options along with computer
training and community integration. As a Physical Therapist in the Adult
Training Center, I evaluate clients and provide necessary physical therapy
treatment when it is indicated.
Position: Per-diem Physical Therapist. April 2009 to present.
CARE ONE @ DUNROVEN HEALTH CARE CENTER, CRESSKILL, NJ
This is a 100-bed capacity skilled nursing facility that provides 24 hour
nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapy to patients with an
array of cardiac, neurologic, pulmonary, orthopedic, and general surgical
conditions.
Position: Per-diem Physical Therapist: August 2006 to present
Worked on an as needed basis to provide physical therapy evaluation and
treatment to patients.
CARE ONE @ DUNROVEN HEALTH CARE CENTER, CRESSKILL, NJ
Position: transitioned from being a staff physical therapist to lead
therapist. January '03 to August 2006
Besides providing physical therapy evaluation and treatment to patients, as
the lead therapist, my responsibilities included: Delegated patient case
loads to the staff of the department; assisted in the development,
implementation, and review of departmental operations, and departmental
projects; coordinated with other health care professionals in providing
consistency of care; delegated responsibilities appropriately to support
personnel; attended mandatory meetings and training related to improvement
of patient care.
SAINT JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY
A 651-bed academic tertiary medical center and state designated Trauma
Center.
Position: Provided Acute Care Physical Therapy to patients with various
medical and surgical conditions on a per diem basis. February 2009 to July
2009
SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
A 357-bed regional tertiary care, teaching, and research center in the
heart of Newark's business and educational district.
Position: Provided Acute Care Physical Therapy to patients with various
medical and surgical conditions on a per diem basis. February 2009 to July
2009
PROSPECT HEIGHT HEALTH CARE CENTER, HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY
This is a 180 bed capacity nursing home providing both long-term care and
sub-acute rehabilitation.
Position: Weekend Physical Therapist. Aug '03 to Aug '05
Provided physical therapy evaluation and treatment on the weekends.
EMERSON HEALTH CARE CENTER, EMERSON, NEW JERSEY
This is a 155 bed-capacity nursing home that provides both long-term care
and sub-acute rehabilitation
Position: Per-Diem Physical Therapist. August '05 to July 06
Worked on an as needed basis to provide physical therapy evaluation and
treatment to patients
NORTH JERSEY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST, TEANECK, NEW JERSEY
One of the premiere orthopedic rehabilitation centers in Bergen County that
specializes in rehabilitation of patients after Bone and Joint Injury
and/or Surgery, Hand Injury and/or Surgery, Spine Injury and/or Surgery,
Ankle and Foot Injury and/or Surgery; Hip and Knee Injury and/or Surgery.
Position: Evening Physical Therapist. Oct '03 to October '05
Provided physical therapy evaluation and treatment to patients with evening
schedules.
EDUCATION:
TOURO COLLEGE-MANHATTAN CAMPUS
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant, January 2009
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS, MANILA, Philippines
Took units leading to Masters in Clinical Psychology, November 2001
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE, MANILA, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, June 1996
CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS DURING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
. INTERNAL MEDICINE: NEW PARKWAY HOSPITAL, Queens, NY. Jan 2-Feb 8, 2008
. SURGERY: METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, Manhattan, NY. Feb 11-March 14, 2008
. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, Manhattan, NY. March
17-April 16, 2008
. LONG TERM CARE: KINGSBROOK JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER, Brooklyn, NY, April
28-June 6, 2008
. OB-GYN: KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL, Brooklyn, NY. June 11-July 18, 2008
. PSYCHIATRY: HOLLISWOOD HOSPITAL, Queens, NY, July 21-Aug 22, 2008
. EMERGENCY MEDICINE (ELECTIVE): MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER. Brooklyn,
NY. Sept 2- October 3, 2008
. PRIMARY CARE: MORRISANIA DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, Bronx, NY. Oct 6-Nov 14,
2008
. PEDIATRICS: METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, MANHATTAN, NY, Nov 17- Dec 19, 2008
AWARDS,LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION:
. Licensed Physician Assistant in NJ: License Number 25MP00217800
. Licensed Physician Assistant in NY: License Number 013265-1
. DEA number: MP1986960; expiration date: 03/31/2012
. NCCPA ID: 1085952.
. Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of New Jersey and New York.
. Graduated Magna Cum Laude upon graduating from PA program
. Awarded Outstanding in Academic and Clinical Achievement during the
Physician Assistant Graduation Ceremony in January 2009- Touro College
. Consistent Dean's Lister in Physician Assistant Program-Touro College
. Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner
. Certified in ACLS and BLS
. Certified Personal Trainer
. APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
COMPETENCIES AND INTEREST:
. Attended Baltimore PA Specialty Training for Emergency Medicine on
October 3rd and 4th 2009..
. Received formal tutoring on Spanish language from Instituto Cervantes,
Manila Philippines. From 1996-1997
. Volunteered from Aug '08 to September '08 at Spectrum for Living, an
intermediate and residential nursing facility for People with
Developmental Disabilities.
. Delivers free meals on wheels on designated areas for the parish of
St. Joseph in Bogota, New Jersey