Leslie B. Schoneman, PA-C
Cell: 253-***-****
Email: ac8x6u@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Physician Assistant Program
Northeastern University Boston, MA September 16, 1999
Master in Health Professions
Academy of Health Sciences-United States Army
Operating Room Technician School Fort Sam Houston, TX Spring 95
Distinguished Honor Graduate
Combat Medic School Fort Sam Houston, TX January-March 95
Honor Graduate; National Emergency Medical Technician Certified
Graduate Studies - Educational Psychology
University of Washington Seattle, WA 1986
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 1985
Cum Laude
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine February 2016 - present
Evaluate and treat injured workers covered under the state Labor and Industries, self insured and OWCP programs. Do contract physical exams on workers including new hire exams. Perform respiratory clearance exams. Perform Commercial Driver License medical exams. Office based procedures such as sutures, splinting, joint injections.
Physician Assistant – General Surgery
Madigan Army Medical Center JBLM February 2013-Sept 2015 (Retired Federal Service)
Physician Assistant in General Surgery Clinic. Perform preop history and physical exams,
See postop surgery patients, Run 3 and 9 month postop bariatric clinic; see postop patients with acute problems, order appropriate diagnostic labs and tests as indicated; perform office based minor surgery procedures in clinic setting; follow-up with patients with positive colonoscopy findings, review results and counsel patients; answer all provider directed telephone consults.
Physician Assistant – Vascular Surgery
Madigan Army Medical Center JBLM 2/04-3/09; 2/11-5/12
Clinic Director for Vascular Surgery Clinic. Run carotid follow-up clinic and pre-op clinics; evaluate and treat new patients with vascular issues; evaluate and treat vascular patients for chronic and acute vascular problems; review and evaluate vascular studies. Order non-invasive as well as invasive vascular procedures; perform history and physical exams for pre-op workups, schedule patients for Vascular surgery, including Endovascular procedures and ensure appropriate preop evaluation and workup. Do Nuclear Medicince studies for preop patients. Assist on vascular OR cases; assist on interventional/endovascular cases in Angio suite. Alternate inpatient and outpatient weeks with second vascular PA. Manage the schedule for the Vascular Service including scheduling clinic days for providers, schedule OR days, manage the on-call schedule for the vascular physicians. Supervisor of Vascular lab technicians and Clinic RN.
Physician Assistant – Vascular Surgery
Multicare Vascular Surgery Tacoma, WA May 2012-Feb. 2013
Work with three physicians and two other mid level providers in busy Vascular practice.
Duties include seeing patients in clinic, OR first assist, rounding on inpatients, H&Ps, discharge summaries, and consults at two area hospitals. Review and evaluate vascular studies. Order CTAs and numerous vascular studies as indicated on patients.
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Multicare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Puyallup, WA March 2009-February 2011
Work in busy orthopedic practice specializing in total joint replacements and problems of the knees, hips and shoulders, primarily. Physician Assistant role: evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute injuries, chronic injuries, and degenerative joint disease. Provide postop care; Perform office based procedures; Read and interpret studies, including xrays, MRIs, CTs and bone scans; inpatient surgical first assist, inpatient rounds and discharges; outpatient first assist.
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Medicine
Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgeons Lakewood, WA August 2000-January 2004
Work in outpatient orthopaedic multi-physician clinic with orthopedists specializing in total joints, sports medicine and problems of the shoulder. Physician Assistant role: evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting including acute injuries, pre-op histories and physicals, post-op care; office based procedures; inpatient rounds and discharges; first assist on major orthopedic surgeries.
Physician Assistant - Washington Army National Guard
WAARNG Medical Command Camp Murray, WA April 2000-November 2003
Perform physical exams for National Guard soldiers throughout the state of Washington, including induction physicals for new enlistees. Member of screening and immunization team. Update and review annual medical certificates. Process soldiers for deployment
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Medicine
Russell J. Keizer, M.D., P.C. Astoria, OR January 2000-July 2000
Work in outpatient general orthopedic clinic with an orthopedic surgeon; evaluate and treat patients; order and interpret diagnostic tests; perform pre-op histories and physicals; administer post-op care; perform office based procedures - injections, aspirations, suture and staple removal, drain removal, cast and splint application and removal; write orders and progress notes for inpatients; admit patients to hospital; evaluate and treat patients in the ER; first assist with orthopedic surgical cases.
Operating Room Technician
Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA January 96-August 97
Worked directly with surgeons in busy operating room. Assisted with General, Orthopedic, Gyn, ENT, GU, plastic, minor vascular, ophthalmologic and retinal surgeries. Responsible for setting up the OR equipment and instrumentation, preparing the patient and assisting the surgeon during the procedure.
Operating Room Technician
St. Clare Hospital Tacoma, WA July 95-December 95
Worked in busy mid-size facility. Assisted surgeons with a variety of surgical procedures. Experience in scrubbing many types of surgeries including: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ob-Gyn, ENT, Vascular, GU, and GI lab.
Operating Room Technician/Central Material Supply Specialist
164th MASH Camp Murray, WA July 95-October 96
Non-commissioned Officer (Sergeant) in charge of the central material supply department associated with the operating room for the National Guard’s 164th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. Oversaw staff of junior enlisted soldiers in the running of the CMS. In charge of all equipment necessary for a mobile surgical unit. Also functioned as an operating room technician.
Operating Room Technician
Madigan Army Medical Center Ft. Lewis, WA May 95-July 95
Internship at major Army medical facility as an operating room scrub technician. Assisted with General Surgery, Gyn, Orthopedics, GU, and ENT. Oriented to circulating duties, patient holding, labor and delivery, and central material services.
Research Protocols - Associate Investigator:
(Madigan Army Medical Center)
Venous Distensibility Index as a Predictor of Radiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
The Association of Elevated C-Reactive Protein with the Presence and Degree of Carotid Stenosis
The Prevalence of the Three Major Stroke Risk Factors in an Enrolled Population
A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy of NM-702 in Subjects with Intermittent Claudication
Plaque Removal versus Open Bypass Surgery for Critical Limb Ischemia (PROOF)
A Two-Part, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Study to Evaluate the Effect of Simvastatin, Losartan, and Pioglitazone on Cardiovascular Disease Biomarkers in Lower Extremity Atherosclerotic Plaque Excised from Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (LEAP)
Phase 3, Multicenter, Multi-National, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evalutae the Efficacy and Safety of Alfimeprase in Subjects with Acute Peripheral Artery Occlusion (NAPA-3)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Commandant’s List July 2000
Officer Basic Course
AMEDD Center and School
Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
The Army Achievement Medal January 13, 1998
133rd Army Band
Camp Murray, WA
Commandant’s List June 29, 1996
Primary Leadership Development Course
United States Army Reserve Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Ft. Lewis, WA
Distinguished Honor Graduate May 5, 1995
Operating Room Specialist Course
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Certificate of Achievement May 5, 1995
Outstanding Physical Fitness
Army Physical Fitness Test
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Honor Graduate March 16, 1995
Medical Specialist Course
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Certificate of Achievement March 16, 1995
Academic Excellence
Combat Medical Specialist Course
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Certificate of Achievement December 7, 1994
Meritorious Service
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Military History
Years of Enlisted Service - 4
Branch - Washington Army National Guard
Rank - Sergeant
Honorable Discharge - May 31, 1998
1st Lieutenant - Physician Assistant
Branch - Washington Army National Guard
Date of Commission - April 28, 2000
Honorable Discharge – November 22, 2003
Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Pierce County Medical Society
Washington State Medical Association
Pierce County Medical Reserve Corp
Activities
Student Association of Physician Assistants 1997-1999
Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program
Secretary
Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Basic Life Saving for Healthcare Providers
Advanced Cardiac Life Saving
Licenses
Washington State Physician Assistant License
References
Available on request