T H O M A S W. J E N K I N S, M S, PA C

**** ********* ***** ***** *****, MO 63146

314-***-****

actebm@r.postjobfree.com

Type of Position Seeking

I am seeking a position as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant. My background before becoming a PA was in

Psychology and I have continued to grow these skills over the past 24 years. In our Sleep and Pulmonary practice I

have diagnosed and treated hundreds/thousands of patients with mental health issues. I have particularly been

drawn to and enjoyed working with veterans with Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Insomnia, and Anxiety

Disorders.

Experience

Caduceus Corporation Pulmonary, Sleep, and Internal Medicine 1992 2016

St. Louis, MO

Physician Assistant

•Initial medical history and physical examination

•Patient assessment

•Formulation and implementation of treatment plans

•Follow up visits and continuity of care

•Counseling and implementation of treatment plans in patients with a variety of mental health disorders,

including Depression, PTSD, and other Anxiety disorders

St. Louis University School of Allied Health 1992 2008

Clinical Faculty

•Lecturer for Foundations of Internal Medicine course 14 hours per year

•Lecturer for Physical Examination course 4 hours per year

•Clinical lab for Physical Examination course 8 12 hours per year

•Admissions committee for Physician Assistant program

CPC Old Orchard Hospital Skokie, IL 1988 1990

Mental Health Counselor

•Performed group and family counseling for adolescents and adult patients in an inpatient setting

•Performed individual counseling for adolescents and adults

•Directed a Dual Diagnosis program for adolescents

Education

Physician Assistant Program, School of Allied Health, 1990 1992

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, 1986 1988

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelors of Science in Psychology, 1982 1986

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Accomplishments

Professional Certification

Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 1993 to

present

State licensed by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts 1995 to present

Publications

I authored the Pulmonary/Sleep chapters in the following textbooks:

Labus JB (ed): The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1995.

Buttaro TM et al: Primary Care A Collaborative Practice. Mosby, St Louis, 1999.

Lectures

Over 40 lectures nationwide and in the St Louis area covering subjects including COPD, Asthma,

Pneumonia, Respiratory Tract Infections, Allergic Rhinitis, Sleep Disorders, and Stress Management.

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