Physician Assistant
Resume:
Steven L. Bryant, PA-C
Shalimar, FL 32579
Tel: 210-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
As a recently retired Physician Assistant from the U.S. Air Force with 30 years of service, I am looking for opportunities to offer my extensive experience in orthopaedic surgery to civilian orthopaedic centers. After joining the USAF in 1990, and being assigned to the aeromedical field, I rapidly advanced through ranks serving with Special Operations units. During that time, my medical abilities were recognized, and I was recommended for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). Upon graduating that program, I received my Masters in PA Studies, and have been NCCPA Certified since 2006. After my certification, I have worked in Primary Care and Family Practice at several different duty assignments until 2012. At that time, I was selected by Duke University to be the first member ever to go through their Physician Assistant Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship, graduating in Aug 2013, and have been working in Orthopaedic surgery until my recent retirement from active duty.
In my last tour of duty from August 2016 to May 2020, I worked at Eglin Air Force Base, FL in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, working with 6 surgeons and 4 other PA’s. During this tour, I also performed an autonomous outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital duties which included dictating clinic visits, admission and preoperative/postoperative history and physicals, writing orders and daily progress notes, preparing discharge summaries, and giving discharge instructions to patients. I conducted rounds on inpatients and reported the findings to the surgeon. In addition to having a general orthopaedic clinic and surgical assist schedule, during the last two years of this tour I was chosen to work directly with the hand surgeon conducting a weekly concurrent hand clinic and assisting him in the operating room allowing a more cohesive and comprehensive hand service. For the final 6 months before retirement, I was sought out to work very closely with the newly assigned fellowship trained sports medicine surgeon on complex clinical and surgical cases, as well as our newly graduated surgeon on total joint arthroplasty.
My surgical first assistant duties during this tour included assisting in trauma, sports, hand, hip arthroscopy, and total joint arthroplasty with exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and other functions requested by the surgeon to carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. I performed wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage of superficial soft tissue infections, excision of lesions (including skin, foreign body, superficial mass, cyst and nails), K-wire and hardware removal procedures, all without direct supervision. I also performed diagnostic interpretation of laboratory results, radiographs, MRI, CT and Bone Scans.
Therapeutic procedures included digital blocks, local infiltrating anesthesia, joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injection of joints, bursa, tendon sheaths, trigger points, and applying extremity braces, casts and splints as indicated. I helped manage postoperative inpatient’s care to include cardiac, pulmonary issues, as well as their comorbid conditions such as hypertension and diabetes during their hospital stay. Additional duties I performed included being first call for Emergency Room (ER) Orthopaedic emergencies.
I truly enjoy all aspects of providing Orthopaedic care, priding myself in being a detail-oriented and extremely hardworking provider who constantly seeks knowledge to improve my capabilities I find this field to be extremely rewarding and would look forward to discussing the opportunity of joining your team, and am confident I would be a strong addition to your practice. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steven L. Bryant, PA-C
STEVEN L. BRYANT, MAJ (Ret), USAF, BSC, PA-C, MPAS
70 Shalimar Dr, Shalimar, FL 32579
Cell 210-***-****
********@*****.***
(current as of Jun 2020)mailto:*********@*****.***
Education
2013: Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Residency, Duke University
2005: Masters Physician Assistant Studies, U. of Nebraska Medical Center
2004: Bachelors of Science, University of Nebraska Medical Center
1988: Graduate, Lemoore High School, Lemoore, CA
Professional Experience
Aug 2016 – Apr 2020
Eglin AFB, FL, 96th Medical Group
-Staff PA, Orthopedic Surgery Department. Provide all levels of care while working directly with attending surgeon.
oFull clinical credentials for unsupervised patient care to include medication ordering, X-ray/CT/MRI/US order/review/interpretation, applying cast/splint, joint and other musculoskeletal injections, etc.
oRotational on-call duty for ER orthopedic emergencies providing fracture reduction/stabilization with cast/splint, and orthopedic consultation to ER staff.
oFirst assist duties in operating room.
-Member of global US military orthopedic network for deployed orthopedic consultations
-Apr 17- Aug 18, Flight Commander, Orthopedic Surgery Dept.
oSupervisory/Oversight of all clinic operations
oLeader/Supervisor to the following personnel:
6 Orthopedic Surgeons (5-Active Duty, 1-Contract)
1 Podiatrist (Contract)
5 PAs (2-Active duty including self, 1-GS, 2-Contract)
1 Nurse (GS)
19 Technicians (8-Active Duty, 6-GS, 5-Contract)
Sep 2013 – Aug 2016
Misawa AB, Japan, 35th Medical Group
-Staff PA, Orthopedic Surgery Department. Provide all levels of care while working directly with attending surgeon.
oFull clinical credentials for unsupervised patient care to include medication ordering, X-ray/CT/MRI/US order/review/interpretation, applying cast/splint, joint and other musculoskeletal injections, etc.
oContinuous on-call duty for ER orthopedic emergencies providing fracture reduction/stabilization with cast/splint, and orthopedic consultation to ER staff.
oFirst assist duties in operating room.
-Medical Group Tissue program director
-Board member for Deployable Availability Working Group (DAWG) for monthly quality review of physical profiles
Sep 2012 – Aug 2013
-Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Residency, Duke University
- Intensive training in orthopedic inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and surgical/OR setting.
Rotations in Trauma, General Orthopedics, Total Joint Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine, Hand and
Upper Extremity, Spine, Hip Preservation, Foot and Ankle, Pediatrics, Tumor/Oncology.
Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
-Training Manager, USAF PA Phase 2 Program
-Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) at Keesler AFB
oTraining Manager for Air Force phase II (clinical) program
oStaff Physician Assistant, Family Health Clinic. Provided all levels of unsupervised patient care including patient interview, physical exam, and providing diagnosis and treatment plans. This includes ordering and interpreting any lab or radiologic studies, prescribing medications, and ordering any further consultations with specialists as warranted.
2009 – Jul 2011
-Training Manager, USAF PA Phase 2 Program
-Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) at Travis AFB
oStood up 1st Phase II PA Program at Travis AFB
oTraining Manager for Air Force phase II (clinical) program
Jan - Jul 2010
Deployed to Monrovia, Liberia to help initiate, train, and sustain medial operations for the Armed Forces of Liberia
Jul - Oct 2008
Deployed to Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina as sole medical provider for approximately 150 US troops.
-Liaised with local medical assets to ensure advanced care availability when needed.
-Interim National Support Element Commander during last 2 months of deployment.
2006 - 2011
Travis Air Force Base, David Grant Medical Center
-Staff PA in outpatient family health clinic. Provided all levels of unsupervised patient care including patient interview, physical exam, and providing diagnosis and treatment plans. This includes ordering and interpreting any lab or radiologic studies, prescribing medications and ordering any further consultations with specialists as warranted.
-Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Member
2005
Mike O’Callahan Federal Hospital, Nellis AFB, NV
-Phase 2 PA student – Clinical rotations in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, -Orthopedics, General Surgery, Dermatology, ENT, ER, OB/Gyn, Radiology, Cardiology, -Pediatrics, & Ophthalmology
2004
Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
-Phase 1 PA student – Didactic studies
Military Training
Air Command and Staff College, 2018
Squadron Officer School, 2011
Advanced Trauma Life Support, 2007
Commissioned Officer Training, 2006
Basic Enlisted Military Training, 1990
Professional Organizations
Society of Air Force Physician Assistants – fellow
American Academy of Physician Assistants – fellow
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery – fellow
Florida Association of Physician Assistants – fellow
Certification and Licensure
ACLS – expires 02/22
BLS – expires 01/22
DEA – FB5798078
NCCPA – 1070734
NPI – 186*******
NC State License – inactive
FL State License – expires 01/22
AZ State License – pending approval
Awards and Decorations
Meritorious Service Medal w/ OLC
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 4 OLC
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal w/ 3 OLC
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 5 OLC
National Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour
Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon w/ Gold Border and 1 OLC
Air Force Longevity Service w/ 5 OLC
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon w/ Bronze Star
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal w/ Bronze Star
Air Force Good Conduct Ribbon w/ 4 OLC
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