Physician Assistant Medical

JACOB R. HLAVACH

**** *** **** **., ********, FL 34233 ● 941-***-**** ● *****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated and inspired, I am seeking to join a medical team as a physician assistant to sharpen my skills and build upon

my medical knowledge while practicing evidence-based medicine and patient-oriented care.

CERTIFICATIONS

• NCCPA ID: 1113894

• FL State License # PA9107443

• FL State Prescriber # PAX10414

EDUCATION

Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

• College of Health Care Sciences

-Masters in Medical Science Concentration: Physician Assistant Certified

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

• College of Medicine

-Masters in Medical Science Concentration: Molecular Medicine

University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

-Bachelor of Science Major: Microbiology

CLINICAL TRAINING

• Primary Care I: IM, Physicians Care Plus of Tamarac, Dr. Martin, Tamarac, FL, August-September 2012

- Duties and Procedures: History-taking, physical exams, lab interpretations, ordering tests, charting,

venipuncture, follow-ups with patients in assisted-living facilities, male genital examinations a nd EKG

interpretations. Counseled and educated pts on weight management, hypertension, hypothyroidism and

diabetes mellitus.

• General Surgery: Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute of South Florida, Dr. Oren, Plantation, FL, October 2012

- Duties and Procedures: Taking histories; performing focused physical examinations; assisted in procedure and

closure of 30+ surgeries including laparoscopic colecystectomies, hernia repairs, small bowel obstructions,

laparoscopic appendectomies, PD catheter placement/removal, etc.

• Orthopedic Surgery I: Advanced Sports Medicine, Dr. Moor, Sarasota, FL, November-December 2012

- Duties and Procedures: Taking histories; performing focused physical examinations; administering

corticosteroid injections of the subacromial bursa, trochanteric bursa, and intra-articular injections of the

knee and shoulder, as well as the hip under fluoroscopic guidance, assisted in 25+ total joint arthroplasties

of the shoulder, hip, and knee, assisted in closure of operative incisions, interpretation of patient X-Rays

• Primary Care II: FM, Americare Medical Center, Drs. Gupta, Sunrise, FL, January 2013

- Duties and Procedures: History-taking, physical exams, lab interpretations, ordering of tests as well as charting,

immunization administrations, EKGs, 60+ venipunctures, blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c testing,

prescription writing. Counseled and educated pts on weight management, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, etc.

• Emergency Medicine: Kendall Regional Medical Center, Dr. Chaudhry, Kendall, FL, February-March 2013

- Duties and Procedures: History-taking and physical examinations, peripheral intravenous line placement,

arterial punctures, rapid sequence intubations, suturing of lacerations, incision and drainages, ordering of tests

and labs, extensive review of ACLS, assistance of central line placement, performed over 20+ pelvic exams,

assisted in lumbar puncture, performed EKGs, splinting of extremities, and NG tube placement.

• Pediatric Medicine: Children’s Medical Association, Dr. Stavitsky, Coral Springs, FL, April-May 2013

- Duties and Procedures: History and physicals, well-child checkups, management of immunization schedules,

managed childhood illnesses such as: strep throat, infectious mononucleosis, asthma, etc.

• Orthopedic Surgery II: Kennedy-White Orthopaedic Center, Dr. Stolarski, Sarasota, FL, May-June 2013

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- Duties and Procedures: History-taking and physical examinations, interpretation of patient X-Rays,

administration of corticosteroid injections of the trochanteric bursa and intra-articular knee injections with and

without ultrasound guidance, assisted in 60+ total joint arthroplasties of the knees and hips, closed surgical

incision sites, and participated in morning rounds. Counseled and educated pts on arthritis, meniscal issues, and

other issues regarding the lower extremities.

• Emergency Medicine II: Jackson North Hospital, Dr. Farhat, North Miami Beach, FL, June-July 2013

- Duties and Procedures: History-taking and physical examinations, peripheral intravenous line placement, arterial

punctures, rapid sequence intubations, suturing of lacerations, incision and drainages, ordering of tests and labs,

extensive review of ACLS, assistance of central line placement, performed over 20+ pelvic exams, assisted in

lumbar puncture, performed EKGs, splinting of extremities, and NG tube placement.

• Family Medicine/Pediatrics II: Wimauma Family Health Clinic,Katie Skitt PA-C,Wimauma,FL,July-August 2013

- Duties and Procedures: History-taking, physical exams, lab interpretations, ordering tests, charting, venipuncture,

follow-ups with patients in assisted-living facilities, male genital examinations and EKG interpretations. Counseled

and educated pts on weight management, hypertension, hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, November 2013-June 2014; 180

hrs/mo

-Handled patients in the Main emergency department of various acuities in all age groups peds-geriatric. Worked

alongside ER physicians seeing patients without discrimination based on presenting acuity. Performed many

clinical procedures including numerous laceration repairs, incision and drainages, splinting of fractures, slit lamp

examinations including foreign body removal, otic foreign body removals, otic lavages, fishing hook removals,

digital anesthesia blocks, partial onychectomies, and lumbar punctures.

• Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Facilities, November 2013-June2014

-Cared for patients of more minor acuity outpatient alongside physicians. No discrimination was made in these clinics

either based on presenting complaint or apparent acuity. Performed procedures of more minor acuity as compared with

the main hospital ED.

• Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Certified Nursing Assistant on the Med/Surg Floor, August 2010-May 2011; 40

hrs/wk

-Handed out and changed linens, performed EKGs, bathed and fed patients, removed IVs and Foley catheters,

took vitals, helped patients ambulate, and performed post-mortem care

CLINICAL CERTIFICATES

• CPR/BLS/AED - Expiration date – 5/2014

• ACLS/PALS - Expiration date – 5/2014

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

• Member, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, 2011-Present

• Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2011-Present

• Member, University of West Florida Intercollegiate Baseball Team, 2005-2007

References Available Upon Request

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JACOB R. HLAVACH 4742 Old Farm Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233 ● 941-***-**** ● *****@*****.***

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