Physician Assistant Office
Resume:
Penny Van Patten P.A.-C
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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Objective
To obtain a position in an Orthopedic practice.
Qualifications
I have been working in a Foot and Ankle practice as well as joint replacement
and reconstruction practice, with some trauma as well, in the Phoenix area,
assisting in surgery at multiple facilities, taking call, rounding and seeing
patients in the office. I have privileges at several of the local hospitals. I also
continue to hold a Nevada License.
Education
1996-1998 Certificate, Medex Northwest Physician Assistant Training
Program, University of Washington, Seattle WA
1991-1993 Associate of Arts Degree, Glendale Community College, Glendale
AZ
1977-1978 Diploma Nursing, Spokane Community College, Spokane WA
Certification/License
NCCPA Certification
Arizona License
Nevada License
Employment
The Orthopedic Clinic Association - Dr. Gustavo Armendariz
I work with an Orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in foot and ankle, with joint
replacement and trauma. I not only assist in surgery but also work in a busy
office practice.
The Institute for Bone & Joint Disorders - Dr. Anthony Hedley
Worked with Joint Replacement and Reconstruction Specialist in multiple
facilities, assisting, working with fellows, rounded, shared call, and worked in the
office .
Arizona Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Care Arizona Orthopedic Surgeons
- Dr. Christopher Yeung
I worked in an Orthopedic Spine Practice, seeing new and follow up patients,
assisting with procedures and rounding.
The Institute for Bone & Joint Disorders - Dr. Brett Smith
I worked with a Joint Replacement and Reconstruction Specialist. I worked closely
with the Surgeon both in a busy office setting as well as in Surgery, hospital
rounds and shared call. I saw both new and follow up patients.
Southwest Medical Associates
In this position I was working in a managed care setting in the field of Pain
Management with an Anesthesiologist. I worked primarily in the office setting
seeing both chronic and new pain patients as well as, follow ups from
procedures.
Ahwatukee Sports and Spine - Dr. Scott Kreiner
In this setting I was a team member in an acute rehabilitation practice where I
helped manage the rehab process for patients who had suffered from many
illnesses, and traumatic events, and surgical patients. I not only helped with the
rehab process but also on the medical issues that arose, and worked closely with
other physicians as the need arose. I worked strictly in the hospital for two years,
and then progressed to the office seeing new patients as well as follow-ups. I
performed many tasks in the office such as joint injections, Synvisc
supplementation, and assisted the Physician in special pain procedures in the
hospital and surgery center.
Sun Valley Hand Surgery - Dr. Douglas Bobb
I performed the duties of a surgical assistant, as well as, participated in all the
pre-post operative care, wound closures, dressings, I also worked in the office
seeing new and post op patients, applying casts, splints and performing
injections and many office procedures.
Professional and Personal References
Brett Smith M.D.
1123 Castletown Ct.
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143
Michael Sweeten PA-C
4530 E. Muirwood Dr. Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85048
D. Scott Kreiner M.D.
4530 E. Muirwood Dr. Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85048
John Kozak M.D.
4530 E. Muirwood Dr. Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Katia Waters N.P.
565 Eighth Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Katie Kotz PA-C
2222 E. Highland Ave. Suite 425
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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