Physician Assistant Athletic Trainer

David Allen, DC, ATC, PA-C

Corte Madera, California 94925

Email – ***********@*****.*** 415-***-**** (c)

Experienced Multi-Faceted Healthcare Professional

Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer/Chiropractor

Highly motivated and accomplished Nationally-Certified Physician Assistant with extensive experience in delivering and managing exceptional patient-focused care in outpatient orthopedic environment. Adept at exercising strong clinical judgment and evidence based practices to independently assess, treat, diagnose and manage individualized care and treatment interventions for a broad range of injuries. Cultivates strong patient-provider relationships and multidisciplinary clinical partnerships to offer integrated care to optimize patient’s recovery outcomes. Demonstrated unwavering commitment to upholding all standards of care and professional practice and continuously improving the quality of cost-effective healthcare delivery. Poised to succeed in a dynamic Orthopedic Physician Assistant role.

Areas of Expertise include:

Evidence Based Practices

Diagnostic Testing Interpretation

Patient & Family Education

Patient centered care

Surgical First Assist

(positioning, suturing, tying)

Professional Experience

Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael, Ca

Physician Assistant, 2022 – current

Evaluated patients in clinic and triaged surgical candidates to various surgeons by specialty and interest. Managed acute to chronic conditions and made appropriate referrals when necessary. Worked with other team members and coordinated care for patients in the hospital on the medical/surgical floor. Performed orthopedic consults in the ER and on the floor. Interacted with surgeons, hospitalists, PT’s, and nurses to integrate patient care. Assisted in surgeries on weekly basis, including total joints, ambulatory sports cases and acute orthopedic cases (hip hemiarthroplasty, tibia, wrist, elbow, shoulder ORIF cases). Charted on patients and answered phone calls, messages assisted with letters and other administrative duties.

San Francisco Orthopedic Surgeons Group/Dignity Health Medical Foundation San Francisco, CA

Physician Assistant, 2008 – 2022

Independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat more than 20 patients per day in a general and sport based orthopedic practice setting. Order, execute, and interpret diagnostic tests to further investigate new and postoperative patient conditions. Administer injections and casting, as necessary. Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical professionals including sports and joint surgeons and physical therapists to make appropriate referrals and coordinate specialized care or interventions, when necessary. Liaised with residents to coordinate inpatient care for surgical patients. Prescribe and fill medication prescriptions. Offer telephonic medical assistance and advice while participating in on-call rotations two weeks per month. Accurately and concisely completed administration documents and clinical records to support superior ongoing care. Provide team coverage for USF athletic events and training room clinic during sport seasons. Managed PA call schedules. Helped with Resident Training.

Streamlined processes to allow for increased efficiency and time spent with patients in the clinic environment.

Improved triage and diagnostic testing processes to improve patient flow for surgeons.

Mt. Tam Orthopedics, Larkspur, CA

Physician Assistant, 2005 – 2007

Collaborated with principal attending physician to provide in-office and surgical care for patients with general orthopedic complaints related to sports, joints, and fracture care. Provided in/outpatient care for orthopedic patients and discharged surgical patients from hospital. Spearheaded and created several informational talks within the community related to Orthopedics and sports medicine. Coordinated orthopedic care of injured high school athletes with local athletic trainers.

Additional Experience:

Athletic Trainer (ATC) with San Francisco Forty Niners Training Camp,

Chiropractor/Athletic Trainer with NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships,

Chiropractor/Athletic Trainer with Marin Spine & Rehabilitation

Chiropractor/Athletic Trainer with AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.

Marin Medical Center - Physician Assistant Occupational Medicine/Urgent Care

Onsite Health - Military Health Physicals/Screening Exams

Education and Credentials

Graduate of Physician Assistant Program

University of California at Davis FNP/PA Program– Davis, California

Doctor of Chiropractic

Palmer West College of Chiropractic – Santa Clara, California

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences in Physical Education/Kinesiology

San Diego State University – San Diego, California

Licensure and Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certification (Current)

National Athletic Trainers Association, BOC Certification (Current)

California Academy – Manipulation Under Anesthesia (past)

State Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Current)

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Current)

American Heart Association ACLS (past) & BLS Certifications (Current)

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