Physician Assistant

James Anthony Piazza PA-C

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Westminster, MD 21157

410-***-**** (cell)

*********@*****.***

Professional Experience:

Wellpath – Nashville, TN

Internal Medicine Physician Assistant (March 20, 2006 – Present)

Travel to detention centers around the state of Maryland and Northern Virginia to provide medical support to the doctors by performing physical exams, order and interpret labs and other diagnostic studies including EKGs. Diagnose and treat illnesses of residents.

Saint Agnes Hospital – Baltimore, MD

Orthopedic and Neuro Surgery Physician Assistant - PRN (September 2008 – Present)

Take patient histories, perform physical exams, first assist total joints, fractures, other trauma and orthopedic and neuro

procedures/ surgeries under the direct supervision of the orthopedic and or neurosurgeon, manage post-op inpatients.

OB/GYN Physician Assistant (September 2004 – March 1, 2005)

Take patient histories, perform physical exams, first assist cesarean sections and gynecologic surgeries, manage post-op inpatients.

Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland – Columbia, MD

Orthopedic Urgent Care Physician Assistant (October 2010 – 2012)

Take patient histories, perform physical exams, interpret diagnostic procedures, diagnose and treat minor orthopedic emergencies.

UNI Urgent Care – Westminster,MD

Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant (October 2009 – December 2010)

Take patient histories, perform physical exams, interpret diagnostic procedures, diagnose and treat minor emergencies. Perform occupational exams including DOT, pre-employment, school, and sports physicals.

Sinai Hospital – Baltimore, MD

Orthopedic Physician Assistant (August 9, 2005 – March 3, 2006)

Take patient histories, perform physical exams, interpret diagnostic procedures, diagnose and treat orthopedic problems as

well as congenital and acquired limb deformity correction. First assist in surgery under the direct supervision of an orthopedic surgeon

Good Samaritan Hospital – Baltimore, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (March 1, 2004 – August 2, 2005)

Take patient histories, perform physical exams, interpret diagnostic procedures, diagnose and treat orthopedic problems. First assist in total joints replacements, orthopedic trauma, and spinal decompressions and fusions under direct supervision of orthopedic surgeon, assistant site study coordinator for Zimmer Cervical Spine.

Baltimore County Public Schools (Towson High School) - Towson, Maryland

Math Teacher (October 2003 - February 2004)

Create and teach high school math curriculum.

Community College of Baltimore County (Essex Campus)

Adjunct faculty - math department (February 2002- May 2002)

Create and teach math curriculum for remedial mathematics and mathematics for elementary teachers.

Professional Experience (continued)

Carroll County Public Schools (West Middle School) - Westminster, Maryland

Sixth Grade Math Teacher (August 1994 - July 2001)

Create and teach sixth grade math curriculum.

Track and Field Coach - Westminster High School (March 1996 - June 1998)

Pediatrics of Chartley - Reisterstown, Maryland

Medical Assistant (December 2000 - May 2001)

Assist pediatrician in the care of patients. Administer immunizations and injections.

Carroll County General Hospital - Westminster, Maryland

Orderly (June 1999 - December 2001)

Assist doctors, nurses, and PA’s in emergency department. Transport patients to their rooms.

Howard County Public Schools (Summer School) Ellicott City, Maryland

Geometry Teacher (June 1994 - August 1994)

Create and teach geometry curriculum.

Education:

Towson University / Community College of Baltimore County – Baltimore, Maryland

M.S. Physician Assistant Studies (2003)

University of Maryland Baltimore County - Catonsville, Maryland

B.A. Mathematics (1994)

University of Maryland Baltimore County - Catonsville, Maryland

Certification - Secondary Math Education (1994)

Community Service:

Finksburg Baseball Association - Finksburg, Maryland

Boys Assistant Baseball Coach (March 2008 – June 2012)

Central Carroll Soccer Association - Westminster, Maryland

Girls Assistant Soccer coach (January 2009 - 2012)

Deer Park Recreation Council – Smallwood, Maryland

Soccer Field Maintenance ( August 2005 – 2009)

Maintain soccer fields for Deer Park Soccer League

Maryland Special Olympics – Linthicum, Maryland

Director of Medical Services (August 2005 – August 2017)

Coordinate and manage medical personnel for Special Olympic Events.

Volunteer Medical Staff (June 1999 - Present)

Treat injured participants and/or spectators.

Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - Reisterstown, Maryland

Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (July 1999 – December 31, 2004)

Professional Certifications:

National Safety Council CPR Instructor (November 2007 - 2012)

American Heart Association CPR Instructor (January 2007 – 2009)

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (January 9, 2004) certificate #1060864

EMT-B (Maryland) - Community College of Baltimore County (1999 – June 30, 2005)

National Child Safety Seat Technician (2000)

CNA - MD State Nursing Board (1999)

Organizations/ Clubs:

American Academy for Physician Assistants - Student member (2002)

Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants - Student member (2001)

Pi Mu Epsilon - Math Honor Society (1993 - Present)

Math Council of Majors - University of Maryland Baltimore County (1993)

Leadership Positions:

Director of Medical Services Special Olympics of Maryland (August 2005 – August 2017)

Vice President Towson/CCBC Physician Assistant Class of 2003

President Math Council of Majors - University of Maryland Baltimore County 1993

Honors and Awards:

Correct Care ColutionsProvider of the Year (2013)

ConMed Healthcare Management Valor Award (2012)

Carroll County Maryland - Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff’s Salute (2012)

Volunteer of the Year Award – Deer Park Recreation Council (2006)

Outstanding Physician Assistant Student Award (2003)

Carroll County Teacher of the Year Nomination (1996)

Carroll County Teacher of the Year Nomination (1994)

References:

References are available upon request

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