Physician Assistant Urgent Care
Resume:
Michelle Armijo
PA-C
Phoenix, AZ *****
*********@*****.***
To obtain a Physician Assistant position in a medical facility with opportunity to continue developing and enhancing my skills and knowledge in the medical field. Work Experience
Physician Assistant-Certified
Modern Sports Medicine - Glendale, AZ
November 2023 to Present
Specialize in Physical Medicine and rehab
responsible for providing high quality care for patient's in the outpatient clinical setting to include ordering diagnostic test into implement proper patient treatment plans perform small, medium and large joint injections as well as trigger point injections Physician Assistant
Pain Consultants of Arizona - Phoenix, AZ
July 2021 to Present
Physician Assistant in a clinical Pain Management position. Responsible for reviewing imaging, discuss and order interventional procedures, joint injections, trigger point injections, and medication management
Physician Assistant-Certified
TOCA - Phoenix, AZ
March 2018 to July 2021
Physician Assistant-Certified
The Orthopedic Clinic Association
Specialized in Upper Extremity-Elbows, Wrists and Hands
*Specialized in Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Spine Disorders and General Orthopedic care from
*Responsible for providing orthopedic care to a high volume of patients in an outpatient clinical setting to include ordering of diagnostic tests and to implement proper patient treatment plans.
*Perform intra-articular injections into small, medium, and large joints.
*Prepare patients for surgery, function as first assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical disection, layer closure of wounds, and application of immobilization devices.
*Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations.
*Develop and implement plan of care with attending supervision.
*Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the medical record.
*EMR
Physician Assistant-Certified
Stridewell - Scottsdale, AZ
January 2016 to February 2018
Walk in Spine Clinic.
Responsible for care for same day patients with acute or chronic spinal disorders, order appropriate tests, review imaging, and make appropriate treatment plan recommendations. Physician Assistant-Certified
Arizona Pain Specialists
January 2015 to January 2016
Specialized in PM and R
*Responsible for providing high quality of care to patients in an outpatient clinical setting to include ordering diagnostic tests and to implement proper patient treatment plans
*Monitor PMP for patients and opiod use
*Perform injections joints and TPI's
*EMR and Meaningful Use
Pain Management and Rehabilitation
Active Life Physical Medicine
2012 to 2015
Responsible for providing high quality of care to patients in an outpatient clinical setting to include ordering of diagnostic tests and to implement proper patient treatment plans
*Monitor PMP for patients for opiod use
*Perform intra-articular injections to small, medium and large joints.
*Ultrasound guided injections for proper placement of injections
*Obtain medical history and perform physical exams
*EMR and Meaningful Use
Clinic Director for Testosterone Replacement Therapy Clinic Ageless Men's Health
2011 to 2012
Responsible for over seeing daily operations of clinic which include management of staff, meeting budgetary guidelines, and meeting of financial goals
*Strong positive relationships with medical directors and corporate team
*Obtain medical history, perform physical examinations and lab draws for patients
*Maintain and manage testosterone therapy for male patients
*Ensure protocols are being followed and met by clinicians Physician Assistant-Certified
The Orthopedic Clinic Association
2004 to 2011
Specialized in Upper Extremity-Elbows, Wrists and Hands 2009-2011.
*Specialized in Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Spine Disorders and General Orthopedic care from 2004-2009.
*Responsible for providing orthopedic care to a high volume of patients in an outpatient clinical setting to include ordering of diagnostic tests and to implement proper patient treatment plans.
*Perform intra-articular injections into small, medium, and large joints.
*Prepare patients for surgery, function as first assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical disection, layer closure of wounds, and application of immobilization devices.
*Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations.
*Develop and implement plan of care with attending supervision.
*Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the medical record.
*EMR
Physician Assistant
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeons/ Arizona Research Center - Phoenix, AZ 2001 to 2003
Provided quality orthopedic care to new and established patients by performing physical examinations and implementing plan of care with supervising physician.
*Performed inta-articular injections to small, medium, and large joint.
*Treated various types of fractures with applying splints, casts or DME devices.
*Performed new patient physical exams and followed the inclusion/exclusion criteria as set forth by the FDA prior to enrolling patients in a clinical drug trial study.
*Performed follow up care on clinical drug trial study patients by reviewing their questioners and monitored their health to determine the safety and effectiveness of the drug study. Physician Assistant-Certified
U.S. Healthworks
2001 to 2002
On call service provided for an occupational medicine group to provide medical care in an after hours clinic.
*Performed physical evaluations of on the job injuries, ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing.
*Administered medications, performed IM injections, intra-articular injections, laceration repairs, and fracture care with splinting and casting.
Education
Bachelor's in Physician Assistant
Midwestern University-Glendale - Glendale, AZ
May 1999 to May 2001
Bachelor of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ
May 2001
Skills
• PA
• EMR Systems
• Experience Administering Injections
• Medical Imaging
• Occupational Health Experience
• Pain Management
• Joint Operations
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Occupational Health Experience
• Healthcare Management
• Occupational Health Experience
• Occupational Health Experience
• Hospital Experience
Certifications and Licenses
PA-C
BLS Certification
September 2023 to September 2025
ACLS Certification
PA-C
May 2001 to December 2023
Currently undergoing Renewal for 2023-2025
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
September 2023 to September 2025
PA-C
Additional Information
• Licensed Physician Assistant with 19 years of medical practice experience with a strong clinical background.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress, to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
• Able to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Extremely skilled at making administrative and procedural decisions.
• Strong knowledge of drugs and their indications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration as well as of OR, pre-op and/or post-op procedures.
• Able to communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public and to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease, providing instruction on proper care and treatment.
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