Physician Assistant
Resume:
Christopher Lee Ballinger, PA-C, ATC, CEAS
Arlington Heights, IL
Email: ac0vvn@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
MCPHS University, Worcester, MA
•Master of Physician Assistant Studies, December 2016
Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL
•Bachelor’s of Science, Athletic Training, May 2011
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES:
Centegra Physician Care-McHenry County Orthopedics, McHenry County, IL
(February 2017 – Present)
o1 of 4 Physician Assistants that works alongside 8 fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeons that provide services in McHenry County, IL
oProvide medical attention for orthopedic injuries/disorders as well as ordering xrays, CT scans, MRI’s, performing joint injections and aspirations, prescribing controlled substances, casting, splinting, and responding to ER and hospital consults.
o1st Assist in Orthopedic surgeries including sports medicine, hand/wrist/elbow, trauma/fracture care.
oAttending to patients in outpatient clinic, which includes history and physical exam for operative and non-operative orthopedic injuries and developing appropriate treatment plans.
CIS Onsite, Chicagoland area, IL
(May 2012 – September 2015)
oProvide onsite healthcare and manage the injury prevention program of several occupational companies.
oInitial and follow up evaluations are performed for individuals displaying signs of MSD discomfort. Recommendations include self-therapy (cold, heat, OTC use, massage, etc), stretching techniques, implementing/educating on work techniques and body mechanics based on analysis of employee’s job.
oPerform ergonomic assessments for variety of occupational settings including office, manufacturing, distribution centers, etc. (general ergonomic assessment forms, RULA, and PAT).
oDevelop Job Analysis to determine physical demands of a given task.
oCreate Post-Offer screenings/Fit For Duty screenings based on previously made Job Analysis.
oDevelop visual aids for variety of jobs to help emphasize proper body mechanics and work techniques.
oEducate new-hired employees through a variety of presentations that discuss postural issues, work techniques, and stretching techniques.
oPresent management and employee ergonomic trainings.
oInteract and develop relationships with employees, production supervisors, administrative staff, and safety personnel.
oAssist in business development by expanding services to current and potential clients.
oCorporate Employee Trainer
Manpower, Summit, IL
(March 2012 – September 2012)
oProvide onsite health coverage for sales representatives and operational warehouse workers at the Frito Lay Corporation through the InSite Health group.
oPerform initial evaluations and subsequent follow ups when onsite.
oPerform job/ergonomic assessments for sale representatives while out on their sales route.
oPerform periodic ergonomic assessments for all workers. Assessments are based on scoring system that determines employee’s risk for injury.
oEducate all workers on health and wellness for work and their own personal lifestyle.
TRU Rehabilitation and Wellness, Arlington Heights, IL
(July 2011 - Jan. 2012)
oDeveloped exercise progressions and administered therapeutic modalities, manual therapy, and other rehabilitative techniques for various patient population.
oResponsibilities also extended to writing daily treatment SOAP notes, scheduling patient appointments, and handling other clinical administrative tasks.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Clinical Experiences:
SwedishAmerican Hospital, Rockford, IL (Nov. 3rd - Dec. 7th, 2016)
Emergency Medicine Rotation – Jason Meltzer, PA-C
SwedishAmerican Hospital, Rockford, IL (Oct. 3rd - Nov. 2nd, 2016)
Internal Medicine Rotation – Allen Williams, MD
NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, IL (Aug. 28th -Sept. 29th, 2016)
Hematology/Oncology Rotation – Britt Hanson, MD
NorthShore University Health System, Skokie, IL (July 18th - Aug. 17th, 2016)
Orthopedic Surgery Rotation – James Weston, PA-C
Metro West Medical Center, Framingham, MA (June 13th - July 13th, 2016)
Women’s Health Rotation – David Goldberg, MD
Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA (May 9th - June 8th, 2016)
Surgical Rotation – Surgical Team
Saint Vincent Hospital, Sterling, MA (March 28th - April 27th, 2016)
Family Medicine Rotation – Macario Corpuz, MD
Northboro Pediatrics, Northboro, MA (Feb. 16th - March 16th, 2016)
Pediatric Rotation – Jose Correa, MD
Worcester Recovery Center, Worcester, MA (Jan 11th - Feb. 10th, 2016)
Psychiatry Rotation – Amy Pinkham, PA-C
Athletic Training Clinical Experiences:
Athletic Training Student, Florida Gulf Coast University, (2009 - 2011)
oClinical Rotations and Sport Assignments
-(Spring 2011) Full-time clinical rotations with the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club in Ft. Myers, FL.
oAdministering athletic training skills with the Red Sox organization during spring training. Preparing the fields before practice, applying taping techniques, stretching, first-aid, and covering various games/practices.
oAssisting in coordinating pre-participation examinations with players reporting for spring training.
oAssisting in rehabilitation and strength/conditioning for players in the Red Sox organization during their rehab assignment.
-(Fall 2010) Full-time clinical rotations with the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club in Ft. Myers, FL.
oPrimarily assist with administering athletic training skills with the GCL Red Sox Rookie Ball Team.
oAssisting in rehabilitation and strength/conditioning for players in the Red Sox organization during their rehab assignment.
Affiliations:
oLicensed Physician Assistant (IL) : 085006120
oControlled Substance License (IL): 385004671
oDEA Number: MB4203167
oNCCPA : 1141534
oBoard of Certification (ATC): 200*******
oBack School of Atlanta: Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist I
oAmerican Heart Association: ACLS and BLS
oAmerican Academy of Physician Assistants
oMember (2015 - present)
References:
Jim Weston
Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
NorthShore University System; Skokie, IL
Amy Pinkham
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
John Geary
Physician Assistant, Associate Professor
MCPHS University Worcester/Manchester
Jim Panozzo
Vice President
CIS Onsite
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