Dear Sir / Ma’am

Experienced US Army Retired Physician Assistant- Certified with 14 years demonstrated history of working in the Military Medicine, Urgent Care settings, hospital & health care industry. Strong Orthopedic acumen treating 40% of Orthopedic injuries in 6 years, Skilled in Combat medicine, Occupational Health (DOT and Workers Compensation), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Strong community and social services professional with Master's and Bachelor’s degree focused in Physician Assistant from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Philanthropist and Founder on Nonprofit serving veterans.

Words to describe myself:

Strong Patient center, passionate, innovative, compassion, critical outside the box thinker

Core Strengths:

Triage, treat, splint Orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries in the Urgent Care setting for the last 6 years. Subject matter expert in Orthopedic management.

Sole provider at center ranked Top revenue earner in Market of 10 centers.

Consistent received excellent patient satisfaction review

Thorough patient assessment skills: proficient in special orthopedic examination to include goniometric measurement, rehabilitation skill sets.

Strong Orthopedic acumens, demonstrates caring, compassion, and dignity for all patients. Served as Orthopedic Technician early in my Military career.

Diligent Urgent Care Physician Assistant: trained all new providers assigned to the market; improved efficient and reduce patient wait time without compromising clinical competency.

Excellent track record of good working relation with groups of professionals, De-conflict.

Compassionate bedside manner; seeks to know the patient not just the problem.

Profound knowledge in Family Medicine, Behavior Health, and Primary Care.

Comprehensive knowledge of ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, including radiology and laboratory.

Team builder, shape outcomes to achieve patient satisfaction and quality care.

I am an excellent candidate for the Physician Assistant position in your organization. My enclosed resume contains a comprehensive overview about my qualifications and skills. I look forward to the opportunity to rejoin your team. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Regards,

Leon A. Richardson

Leon A. Richardson

21926 Pesa Cove, Garden Ridge, TX. 78266

210-***-****. adcjm1@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Interservice Physician Assistant Program Omaha NE

University of Nebraska Medical College

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies May 2006

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies May 2005

Pueblo Community College Pueblo Co.

Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Aug 2002

Military Training:

Officer Basic and Advance Courses

Numerous enlisted Courses

Certifications:

NCCPA (Board Certification): Certification # 1071715; Expires December 2028

Texas License: License No: PA0662; Expire 28 Feb 2022

Department of Public Service (DPS)#; R0213498

Current DEA Certificate # MR3438935; Expire 30 April 2021

National Provider Identifier (NPI) #: 183*******

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME):

Certification # 537-***-****

Current BLS; Expires 05/2021

Current ACLS; Expires 05/2021

Current ATLS; Expires 04/2018

Current PALS; Expires 7/2016

Experience:

December 2014-March 2020: MedPost Urgent Care

Urgent Care Physician Assistant Physician: Sole provider in an Urgent Care. Worked with a team of Physicians and Mid-level providers in an Urgent care Market providing high-quality Urgent care for patients who required acute care services.

Top revenue earner in the San Antonio market consisted of 10 centers

Trained all new providers in Urgent Care Clinician operations, emphasis of efficiency, EHR operations, Occupational Health in DOT Physical examination, Texas Workers Compensation.

Consistently received great customer care reviews on yelp for outstanding bedside manners.

Triage and treat an average of 40 Patients in a 12-hour shift.

Consistently received 99% - 101% for documentation quality for Urgent Care and Workers Compensation Encounters Documented in the EHR.

Provided detailed evaluation and therapeutic management of all patients with condition such as minor cuts to broken bones and other non-life-threatening injuries.

Trained Medical Assistants to augment the care being rendered by the providers.

Functioned as teacher, educator and patient care advocate, advising on medically related matters pertinent to patient’s health and well-being.

Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate in the delivery of health care to all categories of patients and to all eligible beneficiaries.

Utilized clinical practice guidelines to document encounters in health records.

Conducted thorough work up prior to consultation with specialty clinics and for ancillary services, as appropriate.

Prescribed courses of treatment and medication when required.

February 2013-Dec 2014: Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center Ft Hood, TX

Family Practice Physician Assistant at Department of Family Medicine Services, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft Hood TX. Served primarily as Medical officer of the day (MOD), providing care to all patients’ population.

Involved in all aspects of patient care by providing detailed evaluation and therapeutic management of soldiers and family members with acute and chronic medical conditions in excess of 20-30 patients daily.

Improving quality of patient care through effective communication with patients and staff; improved their quality of life and health care outcome.

Attained 30% improvement in medical readiness: increasing the number of soldiers available for mission.

Utilizes clinical practice guidelines and best practice to document encounters in health records.

Conducts thorough work up prior to consultation with specialty clinics and for ancillary services, as appropriate.

Trains and mentors enlisted Emergency Medical Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses to efficiently triage and screen for providers.

Functions as special staff Medical Officer to commanders; advising on medically related matters pertinent to patient’s health and well-being; reducing diseases of non-battle injuries.

Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate in the delivery of health care to all categories of patients and their eligible beneficiaries.

Serves as Phase II preceptor for Physician Assistant Students in their clinical phase of training: improving clinic and staff competencies.

Manages subordinate personnel, facilities, and medical equipment required for deployments, clinics, and other medical activities.

Combat multiplier who returns soldiers to operational readiness; improving combat effectiveness, win in battle, and achieving organizational goals.

Visits and observes patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.

Supervises and coordinates activities of technicians.

Conducts peer reviews and ensure clinic documentation and care rendered meets standards of care.

Uses evidence-based medicine to improve clinically significant patient-centered outcomes.

Collaborates with ancillary services and ensured patients not fit for duty, reached MRDP thoroughly processes for Medical Evaluation Board.

Treats patients with compassion and viewed each from the perspective of suffering

June 2012-Dec 2012: Level II Trauma Hospital Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Combat Trauma and Emergency care Physician Assistant: Worked with a multi services Providers responsible for emergency care, resuscitation, stabilization and evacuation to trauma patients in Afghanistan.

Involved in all aspects of trauma management of acute and chronic injuries. Performed critical lifesaving procedures such as intubation, needle chest decompression, chest thoracotomy, and hemorrhage control for complex combat and non-combat trauma.

Administered and order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.

Provided medical care to local Afghanistan and displaced population.

Examined patients to obtain information about their physical condition.

Provided expert input and planning that improved force health protection in the Eastern Province of Afghanistan.

Created a comprehensive Afghanistan Army medic training program, which became the standard of medical care in the Afghan Army 2nd Brigade.

Procured 200 water filtration systems in the Kunar Province Afghanistan: providing palatable drinking water.

Instructed and counseled patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Performed therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.

March 2010-June 2012: McWhethy Troop Medical Clinic Ft Sam Houston, TX

Family Practice Physician Assistant providing detailed evaluation and therapeutic management of all patients with a wide variety of disease processes in the Department of Family and Community Medicine Clinic.

Collaborated with other medical professionals, provided direct patient-oriented care to all ages. Reviewed and ensured clinical documentation in health records met standard of care and clinical practice guidelines.

Conducted thorough evaluations and work up prior to consultations to specialty clinics and for ancillary services, as appropriate. Functioned as special staff Medical Officer to commanders; advising on medically related matters pertinent to patient’s health and well-being that reduced diseases of non-battle injuries.

Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate in the delivery of health care to all categories of patients and to all eligible beneficiaries.

Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate in the delivery of health care to all categories of patients and to all eligible beneficiaries.

January 2010-Dec 2011: Gonzaba Urgent Care Clinic San Antonio TX.

Urgent Care Physician Assistant Physician: Worked with a team of Physicians and Mid-level providers in an Urgent care setting providing high-quality care for patients who required acute care services.

Performed duties under the supervision of a physician in selected specialties.

Provided detailed evaluation and therapeutic management of all patients with condition such as minor cuts to broken bones and other non-life-threatening injuries.

Trained Emergency Medical Technicians, and Medical Technicians to augment the care being rendered by the providers.

Performed as “Provider in Charge” of a designated shift.

Functioned as teacher, educator and patient care advocate, advising on medically related matters pertinent to patient’s health and well-being.

Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate in the delivery of health care to all categories of patients and to all eligible beneficiaries

Utilized clinical practice guidelines to document encounters in health records.

Conducted thorough work up prior to consultation with specialty clinics and for ancillary services, as appropriate.

Prescribed courses of treatment and medication when required.

September 2006-March 2010: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Ft Hood TX

Family Practice Physician Assistant- Worked at the Department of Family Medicine Services, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft Hood TX. Involve in all aspect of patient care by providing detailed evaluation and therapeutic management of Soldiers and family members with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Planned, organized, performed, and supervised soldiers medical care on the Battlefield and Medical Facilities.

Trained, and mentored 68W Combat Medics / Emergency Medical Technicians Basic and Intermediates.

Managed subordinate personnel and medical equipment required to operate Battalion Aid Station, troop clinics or other medical activities for training and Combat operations.

Functioned as special staff Medical Officer to the commander, advising on medically related matters pertinent to patient’s health and well-being.

Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate in the delivery of health care to all categories of patients and to all eligible beneficiaries.

Prescribed evidence-based courses of treatment consistent with clinical practice guidelines and credentials.

Formulated clinically sound diagnostic and treatment plans along with required consultations to specialty clinics and for ancillary services, as appropriate.

Functioned as Phase II preceptor for Physician Assistant Students in their clinical phase that improved clinical and staff competencies.

Processed soldiers not fit for duty in the Medical Evaluation Board.

Professional Membership:

American Academy of Physician Assistant: Member

Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistant Peer Review Committee

Texas Academy of Physician Assistant: Member

Volunteer Experience:

Philanthropy: Founder, Leon Pecos Richardson Global Initiative: Nonprofit serving homeless veterans in San Antonio.

Health and Lifestyle Chair, Danville Middle School PTSA Board

Peer Reviewer; Clinical Challenge article for The Clinical Advisor

Medical Guild; New Creation Christian Fellowship Church, Adjutant; Local Church

Interest:

Academic reading, cooking, playing saxophone, sports,

Collecting antique cuff links

Reference Provided Upon Request:

MAJOR (Dr.) Dontae Bowie, Urologist, US Army

Dr. Swetha Sridhar, Medical Director MedPost Urgent Care San Antonio Market

Dr. John Cowsar, MedPost Urgent Care

PA-C. Miguel Moran

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