Physician Assistant Emergency Care

Ruth A. McDowell, PA-C

Fennville, Michigan -- 616-***-**** -- **************@*****.***

A physician assistant with over 25 years of experience in medicine with an extensive background encompassing primary care, internal medicine, urgent/emergent care, women’s health, psychiatric care and a competency with a variety of medical procedures. Fluid with EMR, more specifically the EPIC system. In addition to work as a physician assistant, provides value to the practice as an advocate for the clinical team. Values a collaborative approach to patient care and is comfortable working independently. Interested in taking on new challenges and acquiring additional certifications to enhance current clinical skills. Values patient feedback and consistently achieves annual patient satisfaction scores averaging 4.9 on a scale of 0-5.

Professional Experience

Physician Assistant, Bronson Family Medicine Blue Star South Haven, Michigan 02/2020 - Present

Primary care physician assistant, rural health site.

Physician Assistant, South Haven Family Physicians South Haven, Michigan 02/2010-02/2020

(same position as current position but private practice was acquired by Bronson Methodist)

Emergency Care Specialist, Emergency Care Specialists Grand Rapids, Michigan 04/2004-02/2010

Multi-hospital, cross-disciplinary, physician assistant ER and urgent care.

Per diem work at regional Community Hospitals (part time) 04/2001-04/2004

Physician assistant urgent care.

Physician Assistant (part time), Holland Community Hospital Holland, Michigan 1997 - 1998

Physician assistant internal medicine.

Physician Assistant, South Haven Community Hospital South Haven, Michigan 01/1996 - 01/2001

Medical Technologist, West Michigan Clinical Laboratory Holland, Michigan 01/1992 - 08/1994

Medical Technologist, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York 09/1990 - 08/1991

Medical Technologist, New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center New York, New York 09/1989 - 09/1990

Education and Medical Licenses

Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

●Magna Cum Laude

●Recipient of WMU Award for Academic Excellence

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology - Long Island University, Greenvale, NY

●Honors Curriculum/Cum Laude

Medical Licenses: ASCP #MT - 180076 PA-C (MI) #560******* NCCPA #1033624

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