Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist

Lisa DeGroot

406-***-**** ~ **********@*****.***

Professional Goal Physician Assistant specializing in Orthopedics with a strong interest in trauma and surgery.

Education Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies, Graduating July 2015

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

oGPA: 3.8 / Dean's List 2013-2015

Master of Medical Science, 2015, Graduating August 2015

Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA

oGPA: 4.0 / Dean's List 2014-2015

Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, 1989

State University of New York, Health Science Center at Syracuse

oMagna Cum Laude and class Valedictorian

Clinical Experience

05/26/14 - 06/26/14

SURGERY; Prince Georges Medical Center

oPre-op and intra-op experience in a wide variety of surgeries including orthopedic, trauma, general, gynecological and vascular.

oSkills include: sterile technique, urinary catheterization, sutures and first and second assist

06/30/14 - 08/01/14

OB/GYN; Congressional OB/GYN

oAssisted in deliveries and surgeries.

oPerformed annual exams, PAP smears and testing for STIs.

08/25/14 - 09/26/14

PEDIATRICS; Prime Pediatrics

oEvaluation, treatment and vaccinations of ages 1 month to 21 years.

09/29/14 - 10/31/14

PSYCHOLOGY; Johns Hopkins Bayview, Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit

oIndependently interviewed patients.

oTraining in withdrawal protocols.

11/03/14 - 12/05/14

FAMILY MEDICINE; Aberdeen Family Practice

oEvaluated and treated 12 - 16 multiple-morbidity patients a day with high level of independence.

01/05/15 - 02/06/15

INTERNAL MEDICINE; Baltimore Washington Medical Center

oAssisted in the assessment and treatment planning of 6-8 SICU and/or MICU patients a day.

oObserved multiple central line placements, tracheostomies and PEG tube placements.

02/09/15 - 03/13/15

EMERGENCY MEDICINE; St. Agnes Hospital Center

oIn-house training in reading EKGs.

oReading of radiological exams including x-ray, CT and ultrasound.

oSkills include: Suturing, incision & drainage, digital blocks, field blocks, and splinting.

03/30/15 - 05/01/15

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE; Concentra

oRadiographic wet reads and pre-placement physicals.

oSkills include: Digital blocks, suturing, slit-lamp and splinting.

Electives

05/26/15 – 06/26/15

TRAUMA/SURGERY; Prince Georges Medical Center

oReading of radiological exams including x-ray, CT and ultrasound.

oAssisted in Alpha and Bravo traumas, dislocation reductions and fracture splinting, trauma surgeries and rounded on trauma in-patients.

oSkills include: Suturing and field blocks.

06/29/15 - 07/24/15

ORTHOPEDICS; Maryland Spine Center

oReading of radiological exams including x-ray, CT and MRI.

oFirst and Second Assist in cervical fusions, cervical disc replacement, lumbar decompressions and fusions, surgeries requiring neurological monitoring, pre and post-op evaluations, orders, and rounding

oSkills include: Suturing and microscopy.

Technical Skills

Experience with EPIC, Cerner, and Practice Fusion electronic medical records, as well as PACS.

Relevant Experience

Independent Practitioner, Physical Therapist, 10/2000 to 03/2013

Doha, Qatar and Missoula, Montana

oEvaluation and treatment of spinal and orthopedic dysfunction utilizing advanced osteopathic techniques.

Owner/Physical Therapist, 03/1995 to 09/2000

Bethesda Healing Arts Center, Bethesda, MD

oManaged an office manager and three physical therapists; negotiated the hiring of personnel.

oDeveloped a strong ability to establish rapport with patients.

oMonitored coding/billing for optimal reimbursement and planned marketing strategies.

oWrote a quarterly column for Pathways magazine and a quarterly newsletter for patients.

oObtained advanced training in spine mechanics and osteopathic manipulation.

oActed as a teaching assistant for a variety of CME courses in physical therapy techniques.

Staff Physical Therapist, 06/1993 to 02/1995

Mediplex-Metro Rehab Associates, Bethesda, MD

oCreation and updating of clinic protocols.

oEvaluation and selection of new equipment.

Staff Physical Therapist, 04/1991 to 05/1993

Baxter Center for Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation, Annapolis, MD

oGained a strong knowledge of anatomy, orthopedics and joint biomechanics.

oAssisted in the planning and preparation of the medical support for the Annapolis Ten Mile Run.

oPlanned and implemented a fitness screening protocol for the Annapolis Police Department Mountain bike patrol.

Staff Physical Therapist, 01/1990 to 03/1991

Pro Rehab, Seabrook, MD

Staff Physical Therapist and Orthotic Tech, 07/1989 to 12/1989

Maryland Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services, Inc., Waldorf, MD

oMeasurement, casting and fitting of FO's, AFO's, KO's, LSO's and JOBST compression garments.

oAdvanced training in foot biomechanics, foot orthotics and gait analysis.

oAmputee gait training.

Licensure And Certification

oPhysician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Eligible to sit for exam in August 2015

oAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate - Current

oAmerican Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate - Current

oAmerican Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate - Current

oMontana Department of Labor & Industry, Physical Therapy License - Current

Professional Affiliations

oMember: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) since 2013.

oMember: Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) since 2013.

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