Physician Assistant Mental Health
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Marcella Baker PA-C
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Licensure:
State of Arizona, Joint Board on the Regulation of Physician Assistants
State of California, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, Physician Assistant Examining Committee
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Federal Motor Carrier Certified Examiner
Education:
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Health Sciences
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Primary Care Physician Assistant Program
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California
A.A. Radiologic Technology
Summary of Qualifications:
Extensive experience as a Physician Assistant in various clinical settings including occupational medicine, correctional medicine, orthopedic surgery, and internal medicine. Unique experience of two years on inpatient Mental Health unit at the VA Medical Center coordinating the care of substance abuse & PTSD patients. Employed by Maricopa County in the Ambulatory Care setting providing healthcare to economically disadvantaged patients. Developed contraceptive clinic at Public Health/STD Clinic. Assisted in orthopedic surgery, applied splints and casts, performed preoperative History & Physical examinations, post op follow up care & counseling. Provided primary care in challenging settings to prison & jail inmates & inpatients at Arizona State Hospital. Provided treatment to farm workers in Salinas Valley, CA. FMCSA Medical Examiner. Self employed Locum Tenens in various clinical settings requiring the ability to learn various EMR & clinic procedures in a short time frame.
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Clinical responsibilities include evaluation, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies; developing and monitoring therapeutic care plans; making appropriate referrals and follow-up, patient education and compliance. Participation in various hospital committees. Volunteer experience at the Maricopa Medical Center Burn Clinic was personally & professionally rewarding. Taught First Aid, CPR, smoking abstinence to Cub Scouts. Preceptor for Physician Assistant students from Midwestern University and Arizona School of Health Sciences.
Experience:
2/16 to present: Locum Tenens positions with various agencies in Arizona and California:
Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Correctional Medicine, Internal/Adult
Medicine
9/18 to 2/19 Maricopa County Correctional Health-Mental Health Unit Phoenix, AZ
8/15 to 2/16 Valley Pain Consultants Phoenix, AZ
6/14 to 6/15 Concentra-Occupational Medicine Urgent Care Phoenix, AZ
5/13 to 11/13 Nextcare Urgent Care Phoenix, AZ
3/11 to 5/13 Arizona State Hospital Phoenix, AZ
4/06 to 2/11 State of Arizona, Department of Corrections Phoenix, AZ
7/05 to 3/06 Scottsdale Healthcare, Occupational Health Scottsdale, AZ
8/04 to 2/05 Rehab Institute of Scottsdale
Physical Medicine & Rehab Scottsdale, AZ
9/95 to 4/04 Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Phoenix, AZ
Internal Medicine/Ambulatory Care Services
Mental Health and Behavioral Care Services
1/93 to 8/95 Maricopa County Phoenix, AZ
Department of Public Health (6/93 to 8/95)
Maricopa County Medical Associates (1/93 to 6/93)
9/92 to 12/92 Arizona Physicians Center, Internal Medicine Phoenix, AZ
2/90 to 9/92 FHP Family Medicine Santa Ana, CA
Transferred to Phoenix, Arizona 2/92
7/85 to 12/89 The Center Orthopedic and Surgical Group Brea, CA
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