August *, ****

Steven L. Bryant, PA-C

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Shalimar, FL 32579

Tel: 210-***-****

E-mail: adfigv@r.postjobfree.com

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-***-****

adfigv@r.postjobfree.com

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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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