MARISA MACKENZIE, PA-C
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2011
2007
University of California Davis: School of Medicine Physician Assistant Certificate University of California Davis Bachelor of Science: Exercise Biology ACCREDITATIONS & LICENSURE
Current-2027 National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Current-2021 State of Texas Physician Assistant License (PA13073) Current-2021 State of California Physician Assistant License (51423) EXPERIENCE
10/2015-Present
04/2015-05/2018
Business Owner & Manager, Anytime Fitness, Anderson CA Pain Management PA-C, Shasta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Redding CA
· Working under the supervision of a PM&R specialist, I evaluated and developed treatment plans for new and existing patients. Treatments included interventional pain management procedures such as therapeutic epidurals, Radio Frequency Ablations and facet injections.
· Managed long-term pain medication plans while collaborating with physical therapists, chiropractors, surgeons and cognitive behavioral therapists.
· I take great pride in my communication and patient education skills. 01/2012-11/2014 Surgical PA-C, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit MI
· Managed “PA Otho Clinic,” for primarily non-operative, acute orthopaedic patients.
· Assisted in various orthopaedic specialty surgical clinics including: Ortho Trauma, Foot & Ankle and Spine in a Trauma I Orthopaedic Residency program.
· I have a strong foundation in post-operative wound care, splinting, casting, join injections and manipulation of percutaneous and external hardware (i.e. k-wire removals and Ilizarov External fixator and Taylor spatial Frame adjustments. 09/2011-11/2014 Family Practice PA-C, Dearborn Family Practice, Dearborn MI
· Primary care duties in a fast-paced, family practice setting included everything from chronic disease management in the elderly, to pediatric well-child checks.
· Urgent care/primary care procedures included interpretation of on-site x-ray and labs, basic I&Ds, wound closure, therapeutic injections, non-operative orthopaedic care.
· This was my first post-graduate PA positon and I found it so full spectrum and enlightening that I continued working here 1-2 days per week for 3 years in addition to my full-time orthopaedic position.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Professional: Medical Aesthetics/Cosmetics, HIV management, Orthopaedics Personal: Family, Travel, Gardening, Exercise and Coaching.