Physician Assistant Health Care
Resume:
Elliott S. Rubin, P.A.-C.
Tempe, Arizona 85283
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Objective: A Physician Assistant position, utilizing my 33 years of
experience as a PA, with skills in Emergency Medicine, Family
Practice, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Urology. I am
experienced and ready to go.
Retired from late 2007 to present.
Experience: CIGNA Phoenix & Gilbert Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified March 2006 to late 2007
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in a
Gastroenterology practice.
. Performed comprehensive physical exams
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in provision of
continuity of care.
. Perform sigmoidoscopies with/without biopsies when
indicated.
Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates Phoenix, Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified September 2005 to February 2006
. Perform comprehensive physical examination
. Compile patient medical data, including health history and
results of physical examination.
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests such as x-rays
and laboratory tests.
. Interpreted test results for deviations from normal.
. Perform therapeutic procedures, such as trigger point
injections, joint aspirations and viscous supplementation.
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in provision of
continuity of care.
Consultants in Urology Mesa, Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified May 1999 to september 2005
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in a UROLOGICAL
practice.
. Performed comprehensive physical examinations
. Wrote, designed and produced protocol for evaluating and
treating erectile dysfunction.
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests, such as x-rays,
urodynamic studies, laboratory tests.
. Interpreted test results for deviations from normal.
. Performed therapeutic procedures, such as injections,
bladder installations, catheterizations, uretheral
dilatations, ultrasounds and postoperative wound care.
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in provision in
continuity of care.
. Instructed and counseled patients regarding intrapenile
injections, prescribed therapeutic regimens, family
planning, emotional problems and health maintenance.
CIGNA
Tempe, Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified May 1998 to May 1999
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in a
Gastroenterology practice.
. Performed comprehensive physical exams.
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests.
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in provision of
continuity of care.
. Perform sigmoidoscopies with/without biopsies when
indicated.
Consultants in Urology Mesa, Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified January 1987 to May 1998
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in a UROLOGICAL
practice.
. Director of the Impotence Center of Arizona
. Chaired monthly meeting for the national organization
Impotence Anonymous.
. See above job description with Consultants in Urology
from 1999 to 2005.
CIGNA Phoenix and Mesa Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified August 1983 to December 1986
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in a Family
Practice setting.
. Performed comprehensive physical exams.
. Complied patient medical data including health history and
results of physical examination.
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests, such as x-rays,
electrocardiograms and laboratory tests.
. Interpreted test results for deviations from normal.
. Performed therapeutic procedures, such as injections,
immunizations, suturing, casting, and wound care.
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in continuity of care.
. Instructed and counseled patients regarding prescribed
therapeutic regimens, normal growth development, family
planning, emotional problems and health maintenance.
Arizona HealthPlan (merged to CIGNA) Phoenix, Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified 3-79 to 5-81, 5-82 to 7-83
.. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in an Urgent Care
setting.
. Complied patient medical data including health history and
results of physical examination.
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests, such as x-rays,
electrocardiograms and laboratory tests.
. Interpreted test results for deviations from normal.
. Performed therapeutic procedures, such as injections,
immunizations, suturing, casting, and wound care.
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in continuity of care.
. Supervised seven Physician Assistants, scheduled work
hours for all Physicians and Physician Assistants in a 24
hour/d setting, resolved scheduling conflicts, instrumental
in the hiring of Physician Assistants.
Arizona Health Plan (merged to CIGNA) Phoenix, Arizona
Physician Assistant-Certified May 1981 to May 1982
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in a UROLOGICAL
practice.
. Performed comprehensive physical exams.
. Complied patient medical data including health history and
results of physical examination.
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests, such as x-rays
and laboratory tests.
. Interpreted test results for deviations from normal.
. Second assist Urologist in surgery at Good Samaritan
Hospital.
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in continuity of care.
. Instructed and counseled patients regarding prescribed
therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems
and health maintenance.
Montifiore Hospital at Rikers Island Prison Queens, New York
Physician Assistant-Certified December 1975 to March 1979
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a Physician in a Prison
setting.
. Successfully handled medical emergencies, traumas, alcohol
and drug detoxification.
. Complied patient medical data including health
history and results of physical examination.
. Administered and ordered diagnostic tests, such as x-rays,
electrocardiograms and laboratory tests.
. Interpreted test results for deviations from normal.
. Performed therapeutic procedures, such as injections,
immunizations, suturing, casting, and wound care.
. Developed and implemented patient management plans,
recorded progress notes and assisted in continuity of care.
Peninsula Hospital Queens, New York
Physician Assistant-Certified August 1975
. Provided health care services to patients under the
direction and supervision of a physician in a Hospital
setting.
. Executed daily operations of a "house officer".
. Performed comprehensive physical examinations
. Performed therapeutic procedures, such as
venipunctures, arterial blood gasses, N-G tubes, foley
catheters, injections, suturing, wound care. First and
second assist in surgery, respond to hospital
emergencies, ie cardiac and respiratory arrests.
Education: TOURO COLLEGE New York City, New York
Bachelor of Medical Sciences 1975
. Physician Assistant Program
BROOKLYN COLLEGE Brooklyn, New York
1973
. Course work towards a bachelors' degree in education.
KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Brooklyn, New York
Associate of Arts 1973
. Deans List for all semesters
. Graduated Phi Theta Kappa
Military Service Honorable
Discharge USAR 1969-1975
Professional Certifications/Licensure:
. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANTS 1975 to present
. Registered with Joint Board on the Regulation of Physician
Assistants, State of Arizona 1979 to present
Professional Affiliations:
. American Academy of Physician Assistants 1975 to present
The American Legion
2011 to present
References: Available upon request
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