Physician Assistant Medical

DAVID AUSTIN HOOPER, PA-C, ATC

•**** Deep Hollow Court Fayetteville, NC 28311

•Phone 910-***-**** • E-mail *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking employment as a Physician Assistant.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

2007 – 2009 Methodist University Physician Assistant Program, Fayetteville, NC

Master of Medical Science of Physician Assistant Studies (M.M.S.)

2000 – 2005 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine (B.S.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oct 2014-present Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine

NextCare Inc. Urgent Care in Garner, NC

Practicing as the sole provider on site for the clinic, diagnosing and treating acute, subacute, and chronic conditions in patients of all ages. Including but not limited to URIs, musculoskeletal conditions, abdominal and pelvic complaints, lacerations, STD concerns, headaches, work comp injuries and DOT and pre-employment physicals. Working in a high volume, fast paced clinic seeing 25-50 patients a day in a 12 hour shift on EMR. All the while maintaining the ability to show the patients that they are important and that someone will take the effort to explain things in a way they can understand what is wrong with them and then what can be done to help them feel better. This position was part-time initially then transitioned to full-time opportunity.

Aug 2014-Dec 2014 Pain Management and Addiction Medicine

Brier Creek Integrated Pain & Spine in Fayetteville & Lumberton, NC

Out-patient only pain management, primarily providing chronic opioid or Suboxone therapy. Diagnosing, formulating treatment plans for case specific medical management of chronic pain syndromes and addiction behaviors. High volume clinic, no midlevel procedures. Ordered necessary injections to decrease pain symptoms and occasional referral for surgical opinions to enhance overall quality of life. Practice focused on in house urinalysis to follow compliance of narcotic therapy.

July 2014-Aug2014 Occupational Medicine/ Urgent Care- temporary Locums Coverage

Healthworks in Fayetteville, NC

Duties include out-patient clinic three days a week, performing pre-employment physicals, diagnosing and treating urgent care and work related injuries such as lacerations, fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries, and seeing follow up visits for previous work related injuries.

July 2013-July 2014 Non-Surgical Orthopedics and Pain Management PA- Private Practice

Sandhills Physical Medicine in Fayetteville, NC

Out-patient only EMR clinic, seeing acute and chronic pain syndromes, acquired proficiency in ultrasound guided joint and soft tissue injections (shoulder, knee, trochanteric, carpal tunnel, and trigger finger and trigger point). Autonomously diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions, establishing treatment plan for new patients, utilizing previous spine experience to help designate appropriate level and site for spinal procedures based on clinical and radiographical findings. Constantly evolving and open to new ideas for medical management of chronic pain including medical devices, therapeutic modalities and long-term medication management. Utilized a conservative and strict yet case specific mindset with narcotic management. Innovative to help maximize efficiency in all aspects of the clinical setting. Treating patients as a whole to maximize their functional capacity, overall well-being and therefore improving their quality of life.

Nov 2010-July 2013 Neurosurgery Physician Assistant- Hospital Employee

Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC

Responsibilities included but not limited to: clinic three-four days a week, autonomously saw new, follow up and post-op patients, dictated office visits, determined proper billing of patient encounters and helped with surgical billing, 1st assisted for elective, urgent and emergent cases most with the microscope, utilized multiple surgical instrumentation techniques, writing post-op orders, following patients to PACU for post-op checks, ER consults, ICU consults, hospital rounds in ICU and on the floor, ordering diagnostic imaging when medically necessary, effectively interpretated neuro-imaging in order to communicate findings with patient and surgeon via phone, formulated a diagnosis and treatment plan based on both clinical and radiographical findings, performed and dictated admission H&Ps, discharge summaries and consults, taking second call for trauma and floor consults. Dramatically improved post-op infection rate with attention to detail for sterility and precise placement of sutures during closure and supervision of post-op nursing care.

March 2010-Nov 2010 Neurosurgery PA- Private Practice

Port City Neurosurgery and Spine in Wilmington, NC

Duties included but not limited to: clinic two-three days a week, some visits autonomous, EMR, learned necessity for proper billing to maximize services rendered, 1st assisted for elective, urgent and emergent cases 2-5 days a week majority with the microscope, use of multiple surgical instrumentation devices, post-op orders, immediate post-op checks, ER, ICU and floor consults, morning ICU and floor rounds, ordered diagnostic imaging when medically necessary, dictated admission H&Ps, discharge summaries and consults, and taking second call at level 2 trauma center two to three days a week.

Jan 2010-April 2010 College Instructor

Miller-Motte Technical College Wilmington, NC

Instructor for anatomy and physiology and emergency procedures for an associate’s level education program. Helped bring out the best in my students by setting high expectations.

Aug 2007-Dec 2009 Physician Assistant Student

Methodist University Physician Assistant Program in Fayetteville, NC

Excelled in extensive, intense and well rounded PA Program. Gained experience in multiple EMR systems. Elective in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

2005- 2007 Orthopedic Technician/ Medical Assistant

Lighthouse Orthopedics and Lauderdale Orthopedic Surgeons in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Casting and splinting, taking vital signs, presenting patient histories, set up rooms for procedures, determined and ordered necessary X-rays, assisted in minor procedures, scheduled surgeries, wound care, suture/staple removal and called in authorized prescriptions.

Certifications/Licensure

Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Current/Active DEA License

State License in NC(active)

State License in FL(inactive)

DOT certified

ACLS, PALS, BLS

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Memberships

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

No malpractice claim history and no history of medical board sanctions or disciplinary actions.

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