To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to express my sincere interest in the Physician Assistant position available.

As a current Orthopedic Physician Assistant, I feel I can positively contribute to the medical environment in your office. I have gained much experience and knowledge through my 10 years of working in the orthopedic field.

As a highly motivated individual, I will bring enthusiasm and dedication to this position. I respectfully submit my resume for your reference. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

I can be reached at 516-***-****, or by email at adbbfg@r.postjobfree.com. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Flanagan RPA-C

ELIZABETH FLANAGAN

516-***-**** • adbbfg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Physician Assistant seeking a position in orthopedics

EDUCATION

NCCPA Board Recertification April 2014

Certificate of Completion June 2009

Major: Physician Assistant

St.John’s University, Fresh Meadows, NY

Bachelor of Science May 2006

Major: Physical Education

Towson University, Towson, MD

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Cardiac Life Support Exp. 9/2020

American CPR Care Association

Infection Control, Compliance, Emergency Preparedness Received 6/12/18

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

HIPPA Privacy Awareness Training Received 6/12/18

Medstar Georgetown Univeristy Hospital

Surgical Safety Training Received 6/8/18

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

October 2019-Present Orthopaedic PA Massapequa,NY

The Central Orthopedic Group/OrthoCare ASAP

-Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams in the orthopedic urgent care setting

-ordering and interpreting Xrays, MRIs, CTs etc.

-Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, injections of

joints, tendon sheaths, tendon insertions, and trigger points

-order specific braces based on diagnosis

-apply splints to area of injuries

July 2011 – Present Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand and upper extremity PA Alexandria, Va

Medstar Orthopaedic Institute

-Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

-Pre and post operative care.

-Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.

-Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures and studies such as but not limited to EMG, Doppler Ultrasound, Xray,CT, MRI, Bone scans etc.

-Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, injections of joints, tendons sheaths, tendon insertions, trigger points and bursa

-First assist in surgeries to include arthroscopic wrist, elbow and shoulder procedures, ORIF of clavicle, humerus, wrist, multiple hand fractures. Specialized extensor and flexor tendon reconstructions, microscopic nerve repairs, trigger finger releases, carpal tunnel release, ganglion cyst excisions, ulna shortening osteotomy, basal joint arthroplasties

August 2009 – May 2011 Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine PA Babylon, NY

Shoreline Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

-Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

-Pre and post operative care.

-Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.

-Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures and studies such as but not limited to EMG, Doppler Ultrasound, and x-ray examinations including special x-ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.

-Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications.

-Prescribe medication, orthotics, braces and other Orthopaedic devices.

-First assist in surgeries such as arthroscopic knee menisectomy and chondroplasty, ACL reconstruction, removal of bursal tissue, trigger finger release, carpal tunnel release, ORIF metacarpal, removal of hardware, arthroscopic shoulder rotator cuff repair and labral repairs, removal of bakers cyst, removal of ganglion cyst, cubital tunnel release.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Working knowledge of Allscripts, MedConnect, Epic

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

NCAA Scholar Athlete – 2003-2006

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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