Samantha Creamer, PA-C, NCCPA Orthopedic CAQ

856-***-**** 4601A Aberdeen Drive

adbhz6@r.postjobfree.com Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL

Reconstructive Orthopedics, Southern NJ September 2014-Present

General

Worked in a multi-physician multi-specialization orthopedic private practice with large mid-level provider presence.

Personally specialized in total joint replacements, sports medicine, and trauma with additional experience in spine, hand, and foot and ankle.

Office Experience

Run independent office schedule with average 20-25 patients per day, including new patients, follow ups, surgical pre-ops and post-ops.

Experienced in administration and prescription of medications, radiologic orders and interpretation, laboratory orders and review, billing and coding.

Experience in orthopedic urgent care fully staffed by PAs without onsite physician providing care for all ranges of walk in patients.

Procedural/Clinical Skills

Traditional injection experience: intra-articular aspiration/injections, bursal injections, etc.

Ultrasound evaluation and guided aspiration/injections including knee (native and prosthetic), shoulder (rotator cuff pathology, calcific tendinitis, intra-articular), hip (intra-articular, gluteal tendinopathy including gluteus tears and greater trochanteric bursitis), and acromioclavicular joint.

PRP including blood draw, sample preparation, and injection.

Proficient in EPAT (extracorporeal pulse activation technology).

Wound care including dressing changes, staple and suture removal, and wound vac placement/removal.

All ranges of casting, splinting, bracing/DME.

Hospital Experience

Surgical first assist, including full set-up and closure with multi-layer extensive suturing along with post-operative management.

Conduct independent hospital consults and rounds within all orthopedic facets and ensure appropriate documentation.

Teaching Experience

Train PA and pre-PA students in both hospital and office environments.

Created, implemented, and organized monthly MD/PA education program for ongoing edification and training.

Devised and maintain multiple educational and organizational documents for new PAs, cross training, and surgeon and specialty specific preferences.

Leadership

Part of PA leadership at Virtua Joint Replacement Institute: attended monthly leadership meetings and acted as link between administrative/nursing team and PA team.

Liaison with local physical therapy chain with organization and execution of multiple events ranging from educational to social.

Research

JRI Opioid Research Project: worked with nursing, medical librarian/informatist, and other PAs to track narcotic usage in narcotic naive primary TKAs and institute educational protocols for patients to ensure proper usage and weaning.

Project Development/Clinical Improvements

Worked side by side with senior direct anterior hip surgeon for implementation of same day hip replacement program.

Created and implemented rounding system for 6 joint surgeons with 50 surgeries per week.

Lead provider on EMR transition for both Reconstructive Orthopedics and Virtua Joint Replacement Institute.

Designed and initiated OSHA and medical safety training program for nonclinical staff.

Additional Experience

Organized and led first aid event for local Boy Scout troop.

Provided medical team coverage at the 2015 Atlantic City Triathlon.

Arena Football League game coverage for the Philadelphia Soul.

ADDITIONAL

JBJS JOPA Editorial Board Member and Peer Reviewer September, 2017-Present

Journal of Orthopedics for Physician Assistants

Sister publication of JBJS (Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery)

Publications

Arthroplasty Roundtable: Patellofemoral Arthroplasty

oJBJS Journal of Orthopedics for Physician Assistants

oJuly-September 2019

oVolume 7, Issue 3

oCo-authored with Randall Pape, Joshua Johnson, Patrick McCarthy, and Dagan Cloutier

NCCPA Orthopedic CAQ December, 2017-Present

150 category 1 orthopedic surgery focused specialty CME

4,000 hours experience of orthopedic PA-C

Attestation from supervising physician for range of procedures and patient cases

Take and pass the orthopedic surgery specialty exam

EDUCATION

Massachusetts College of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences University, Boston, MA

Master of Physician Assistant Studies May, 2014

Awards & Honors: MCPHS University PA Alumni Scholarship 2013-2014

Physician Assistant Student Society Elect Secretary 2012-2013

Clinical Rotations (5 weeks per rotation):

Surgery Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Wellesley, MA Dr. Rajan Chahal

Emergency Medicine Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Wellesley, MA Gretchen Young, PA-C

Geriatric Internal Medicine Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA Tammy Chamberland, NP

Intensive Care Unit Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Wellesley, MA Dr. Dennis Beer

Pediatrics Northboro Pediatrics, Northboro, MA Dr. Jose Correa

Primary Care Medicine Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Wellesley, MA Dr. Geoffrey Burns

Women’s Health Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, MA Dr. Zwi Hoch

Psychiatry Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA Dr. Jonathan Schindelheim

Orthopedic Surgery Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Peabody, MA Meredith Johnson, PA-C

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Bachelor of Science, Biology May, 2010

Awards & Honors: Dean’s List 2007-2010

Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Pennsauken, NJ 2002-2006

High School Diploma

Awards & Honors: Cum Laude Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS

NJ Physician Assistant Licensure including CDS and DEA. Aug. 2014-Present

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. June, 2014-Present

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association. 2013-Present

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS), American Heart Association. 2012-Present

NCCPA Orthopedic CAQ 2017

FURTHER PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION

AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) Musculoskeletal Galaxy on Demand (online version) – 2014

Ivy Rehab: Vestibular Dysfunction and Concussion Management– March 2017

PAOS (Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery) Annual Conference – August 2017

Ivy Rehab: ACL Injuries, Rehab, and Return to Sport – August 2017

Harvard Medical School: Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update - May 2019

Additional course: Gymnastics Medicine: Current Concepts and Future Directions

PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

Microbiologist – SDIX, Newark, DE 2010- 2011

Collaborated on and led projects in a food safety specific microbiology lab.

Performed bacteriological analysis of food substances using SDIX methodology, commonly using aseptic technique to screen for pathogens including staphylococcus aureus, listeria monocytogenes and species, salmonella species, clostridium, bacillus cereus, lactobacillus species, proteus species, and escherichia coli, including strain O157-H7.

Used PCR to detect escherichia coli, salmonella, and listeria species.

Demonstrated technical proficiency in labwork such as preparing media and plates, growing and maintaining cultures, and identifying and classifying microorganisms.

Laboratory Researcher – Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 2008-2010

Microbiology and Biochemistry Research Labs

Group leader of two projects under the guidance of the microbiology and biochemistry research laboratories.

Presenter at the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Symposium at Rowan University, 2009 and 2010.

Microtox Project: Examination of Escherichia Coli in Response to a Toxicological Agent

Membrane Permeability Project: Optimization of Ethanologic Bacterial Strains through Membrane and Toxicity Assays

Gymnastics Instructor – Rainbow Gymnastics, Sewell, NJ 2003-2010

Coached novice classes through high-level competitive gymnastics.

Trained new coaches in gymnastics skills, correct spotting techniques, and safe practice habits.

Monitored appropriate regimens for returning to activity following injury or illness.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Professional Member, Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery 2017-Present

Professional and Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants 2011-Present

Professional and Student Member, New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants 2013-2016

Student Member, MCPHS University Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS) 2011-2014

(Secretary and Member of Elect Board, 2012 – 2013)

Student Member, Massachusetts State Society of Physician Assistants 2012-2013

COMPUTER SKILLS

Computer charting and data entry, experience with EMRs including EPIC, eClinicalWorks, Wellogic, Soarian, MEDITECH, LMR, Patient Gateway and eCare360.

Proficient with Windows and Mac operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

INTERESTS

Run lead at Lifetime Athletic coaching runners from beginner to expert through various ongoing and event specific trainings

Avid runner, yogi, and triathlete as member of the Mullica Hill Women’s Triathlon Club, Lifetime Run, Pineland Striders, Tri856, and Run856

Completed numerous running events ranging from 5K to ultramarathon including 36 mile trail run

Completed multiple triathlons and duathlons including half ironman

Athletic background including competitive gymnastics, competitive cheerleading, soccer, and track and field including sprinting, hurdles, triple jump, and pole vault

Coach for competitive gymnastics and competitive cheerleading

Passionate about healthy living including fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness

REFERENCES

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