Taeho Kim, PA-C, MPH, CPH

**** ***** *****, ******** ****, CA 94523

714-***-**** adco8z@r.postjobfree.com

April 6, 2020

Dear Hiring Physician/Manager,

My name is Taeho or Tae for short (pronounced Tay) and I am an active Certified Physician Assistant currently employed in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine for over 2.5 years. I am writing in interest in applying for Physician Assistant

– Orthopedic Surgery opportunity. I have substantial experience working and serving all types of patients in a variety of settings, including the operating room, inpatient care, ER consultations, and outpatient clinical care. I have the privilege to work in 3 different hospitals, a surgery center and in the clinic, providing all aspects of patient care from medical history taking to patient education, pre-op and post-op management, first-assisting in the operating room, and building ongoing relationships with patients to foster the importance of health maintenance. My current experience at Bay Area Surgical Specialists (BASS) as a PA-C in Orthopedic Surgery provides me the opportunity to perform a variety of skills from closing wounds to making diagnostic interpretations, including orthopedic imaging or lab results. I currently run a parallel orthopedic clinic 3-4 days a week with encounters typically up to 15-20 patients daily, and a high volume of these encounters consists of hands on care, including administering injections. I also assist my supervising orthopedic physician in surgery, typically 1-2 times per week in different types of cases from Sports Medicine to trauma. I also first assisted other Orthopedic Surgeons at hospitals I have privileges at, to continue to work on my surgical skills. At this rate, I believe that I have the attitude to deliver high quality, competent and compassionate care for patients at your practice.

With the experience at my current position and credentials including a Master in Public Health, I will prove to be a great asset to your team. I strongly feel that I will be able to think beyond the medical model and apply the most updated evidence-based research studies and community resources for each patient. I am a goal-oriented and conscientious worker with a strong work ethic, reliability, flexibility, motivation, and dedication to accept a variety of responsibilities. With high emphasis on professionalism, I am eager to make an impact and provide exceptional patient services to the patient population of Napa Valley, CA.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be delighted to meet and talk to you about my abilities. Please let me know if you have questions or require any additional information. Sincerely,

Tae Kim

Taeho Kim, MSPAS, MPH, CPH

1543 Wendy Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Touro University California Joint MSPAS/MPH, Class of 2017 College of Education & Health Sciences

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Education

Master in Physician Assistant Studies May 2017

Master in Public Health

Touro University California – Vallejo, CA

Bachelors in Arts in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts July 2012 University of California, San Diego – La Jolla, CA Associates in Science Degree

Orange Coast College – Costa Mesa, CA June 2009

Professional Work Experience

PA-C – Bay Area Surgical Specialists - Orthopedic Surgery – Antioch/Walnut Creek, CA – August 2017 to Present

• Perform history and examinations, evaluate, diagnose and treat/manage new patient consultations, follow-up, pre-op, post-op, and basic wound care in the inpatient, outpatient and OR setting.

• Operate and run parallel second clinic autonomously and when supervising physician is off site

• Provide orthopedic care at multiple hospitals and at biweekly at Worker’s compensation clinical ste

• Perform clinical and diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to intra-articular injections, bursal injections, hematoma blocks, fluid aspirations, splint/cast application/removal, suture/staple removal, and fluoroscopy imaging.

• Order, apply and remove variety types DMEs and orthotics, including wrist braces, knee braces, shoulder slings, and boots

• Counsel and provide patient education on activity modification, home rehabilitation, weight-bearing status, surgical procedures, wound care management, splint/cast management, post-op instructions, disease processes, mechanism of action of medications.

• Round and manage all aspects of orthopedic inpatient care for patients admitted to the hospital and at local SNFs

• First assist in the operating room at least 1-2 days per week and during on-call cases

• Attend training labs and conventions for ongoing education and skills development

• Administer orders, including prescriptions, and document chart notes in Epic and Cerner Clinical Training

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) February 2016 – March 2016 Kathryn Amacher, DO

Paradise Valley Estates, Vacaville, CA

• Evaluated and managed patients with chronic, palliative, polypharmacy, acute rehabilitative, and multiple medical conditions including but not limited to Diabetes, Obesity, Parkinson’s, Dementia, HTN, Coronary Heart Disease, GERD, Chronic Pain, Cancer, and Seizure Disorders.

• Patient education provided on end of life issues, including POLST and Advance Directives, diet/nutrition, exercise/physical activity, mental health, depression, family and social support.

• Performed therapeutic and prophylactic injections, INR blood draws and interpretations, blood glucose drawings, ear lavages, applying unna boots, and prescription writing.

• Completed individual daily rounds on inpatient residents in skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and acute care rehab centers, including follow-up visits, and admissions Family Medicine March 2016 – April 2016

Richard Martinez, MD

Shasta Regional Medical Group, Redding, CA

• Evaluated and managed patients with acute, chronic and preventative healthcare.

• Patient education provided on immunizations, social determinants on health (alcohol, smoking, drugs, social support), continuity of care, and health screenings.

• Experienced with eClinicalWorks electronic medical record system.

• Interpreted, reviewed and explained hospitals records, imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs), ECGs, laboratory results, blood pressure logs, daily blood sugar logs, screening tests with patients.

• Assisted with abscess incision & drainages, cyst removals, callus shavings, ingrown toenail removals, injections, and suture removals.

Pulmonology (Primary Care) April 2016 – May 2016

Michael Luu, DO

Sutter Medical Center/Luu Medical Group, Vallejo, CA

• Evaluated and managed patients with critical medical conditions in the ICU such as cirrhosis, occult GI bleeding, Septic shock, renal failure, anaphylactic shock, ARDS, and a variety of pulmonary conditions.

• Interpreted pulmonary function tests with spirometry, chest X-rays, CT/PET scans of thorax.

• Patient education provided on smoking cessation, proper inhaler use, social and family support in the ICU.

• Experienced with Epic and PracticeFusion electronic medical record systems.

• Assisted with Chest tube placement and removal, ventilation settings, and bronchoscopy. Pediatric Medicine June 2016 – July 2016

Abbas Mahdavi, MD

Delta Pediatrics Medical Group, Antioch, CA

• Evaluated and managed all aspects of pediatric care in a diverse and multicultural population, including sports physicals, acute diseases, congenital/genetic diseases, and well-child exams.

• Patient education provided on growth charts, immunizations, milestones, anticipatory guidance, nutrition/diet, physical activity, drug prevention, monthly self-exams.

• Completed prescriptions for pediatric patients and proper dosing.

• Assisted with ear lavages, circumcisions, and growth chart measurements. Orthopedic Surgery August 2016 – September 2016

Saeed Hashemi, PA-C, MPH; Thomas Le, PA-C, MPH

Kern Medical Center Orthopedic Services, Bakersfield, CA

• Evaluated and managed patients with all types of orthopedic medical conditions in multiple settings

(preoperative care, postoperative care, inpatient, and outpatient).

• Patient education provided on wound care, home physical therapy, preoperative preparation, weight-bearing status, disease prognoses.

• Completed rounds on all inpatients and documentation of medical plan with attending Physician Assistant daily, providing routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering and interpreting of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications, nutrition, and managing adjunctive care

• Prepared patients for surgery, including education, positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetic.

• Functioned as first or second assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, and application of immobilization devices (splints and slings).

• Completed appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the medical record.

• Assisted with extremity amputations, total knee arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy, tendon replacements/repairs, therapeutic joint injections, and open reduction internal fixation of a variety of bone fractures.

Emergency Medicine October 2016 – November 2016

Dale Robbins, PA-C

Kern Medical Center Emergency Department, Bakersfield, CA

• Evaluated and managed patients with urgent and emergent medical conditions.

• Patient education provided on healthy sanitation practices to prevent infections, home wound care management, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

• Performed procedures including incision and drainage of skin abscesses, therapeutic and anesthetic injections, speculum and bimanual exams, application of splints (upper and lower extremities).

• Assisted with lumbar punctures, urinary catheter placements, ordering treatment and labs for patients with higher acuity care, interpreting ECGs, imaging studies, and making necessary outpatient or inpatient referrals. Orthopedics (Elective) November 2016 – Dec 2016

Ryan Otto, PA-C; Cody Skaggs, PA-C, MPH

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA

• Evaluated and managed patients with all types of orthopedic medical conditions during inpatient rounds, phone consultations, and clinical setting.

• Functioned as first or second assistant in the operating room during a variety of adult and pediatric procedures, including joint replacements, joint revisions, tendon and/or ligament reconstruction or repair, lower extremity osteotomies, irrigation and drainages with wound vacuum placement, and open reduction internal fixation of upper or lower extremity fractures.

• Completed SOAP and progress notes and utilized electronic medical record practices on Epic.

• Performed suturing using instrument and/or hand ties, local anesthetic injections, retraction techniques and irrigation.

Obstetrics and Gynecology/Women’s Health January 2017 – February 2017 Jeff Seidenrose, PA-C

Family Healthcare Network, Visalia, CA

• Evaluated and managed patients in women’s health.

• Counseling and education provided on sexual transmitted illnesses and prevention, contraception, proper sanitation techniques, prenatal and postnatal care.

• Performed pap smears, bimanual and pelvic exams, wet mounts, abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, fetal heart tone measurements, and staple removals s/p C-section.

• Documented SOAP notes and ordered prescriptions, referrals, consultations, and diagnostic tests on eClinicalWorks electronic health record system practices. Public Health Field Study

Field Study Experience February 2017 – March 2017

Clinic by the Bay - San Francisco, CA

• Lack of access to healthcare and poor civic engagement are health disparities that are important to address in the underserved communities in San Francisco and San Mateo. At Clinic by the Bay, I have completed a data analysis project as a needs assessment to identify the status and major factors that influence clinical outcomes of hypertension among the patient population at Clinic by the Bay. In addition, I have completed an evaluation plan for their health coaching program to decrease uncontrolled rates of hypertension and comorbidities.

Other Clinical Work Experience

Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Assistant – Kakleas Chiropractic Inc. – San Rafael, CA – June 2013 to July 2014

• Performed rehabilitation exercises, X-rays, therapeutic ultrasound, foot scans, and applied wraps, dressings, heat and ice.

Professional License/Certification

NCCPA recertification May 2019

California State License Renewal March 2019

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Recertifications October 2019 Certified Public Health Exam October 2016

Awards/Recognitions

University of California, San Diego

Provost Honors: 2010

Orange Coast College

Honor’s List: 2008, 2009

Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors Program: Completed December 2007 Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) April 2011 – Current California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) April 2011 – Current

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