Physician Assistant Medical

SCOTT A. STEGALL PHD,

PA-C

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Kilgore, TX 75662

903-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Accomplished medical professional has 30 years of experience as a physician assistant, including 20 years of positive engagement in the development of healthcare policy in Texas and nationally. A PhD in health administration and command duties in the US Army support success as a leader and coordinator of joint efforts toward better patient care. Supportive instructor and trainer, with broad and deep understanding of virtually all aspects of healthcare delivery. Front-line experience directing medical care at rural health clinics, remote emergency rooms, and urgent care centers. Advanced proficiency using a wide range of medical programs, including systems designed to assist in management of healthcare organizations. Current on today's applications, with insight to emerging trends. CAREER PROFILE

CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCIS JAN 2017 TO PRESENT

APP IN URGENT CARE

OWNER SYNERGISTIC HEALTHCARE JAN 2016-JAN 2017

OPENED AND OPERATED A PRIVATE PRACTICE RURAL CLINIC WHILE WORKING VARIOUS LOCUMS POSITIONS IN NE TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY FEB 2013-JAN 2016

CARING FOR A VARIETY OF COMPLEX PRIMARY CARE/FAMILY PRACTICE PATIENTS IN AN UNDER-SERVED AREA. PRIVATE PRACTICE • RURAL TEXAS • 2001 – 2013

Caring for patients ranging from infant to geriatric. Assisted physicians in care of more than 250 nursing home residents. Full member of medical staff in Commerce, TX HUNT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT / PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL OF COMMERCE • 1998 – 2004

Senior PA and coordinator accountable for performance management of PA's, including hiring and termination. Served in emergency room as sole health care provider with local physicians on backup call. EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER • TYLER, TX • 1997 – 1999

Roving PA providing short-term coverage in 29 rural health care clinics and one emergency room. RICHARD'S MEDICAL CLINIC, ROCKDALE, TX • 1995 – 1997. (NO LONGER IN BUSINESS) Sole provider and also ran clinic at local manufacturing plant. Supervised nursing staff and mentored new nurse practitioners

President of PAs for Tomorrow a national Physician Assistant organization working with national leaders to improve the delivery of health care, remove barriers to care, and promote and improve the Physician Assistant profession. 2016 to Present.

Co-Founder and CEO of Physician Assistant Political Alliance, established with colleagues to facilitate policy that removes artificial barriers to health care while increasing access to care. • 2011 – Present Participating board member for Hunt County Hospital District, including as chairman of Credentials Committee and member of Executive Compliance Committee. • 2006 – 2013. Instructor, University of North Texas Department of Physician Assistant Studies. • 2001 – 2014 Former chairman of Professional Practice Committee and Vice President of Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. Collaborated with business, civic and government leaders to develop policies for PA practice throughout Texas. Provided individual PA's and their medical groups with legal assistance. Key participant in legislation that led to wider drug prescribing privileges for physician assistants. • 1999 – 2003 Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants, The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and PAs For Tomorrow. Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Army Commendation Medals (3) • Army Achievement Medals (3) • Bronze Star SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT • USA MEDDAC, FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO • 1992 – 1995

Directed care at four medical clinics, including coordinating training for medical and special forces students. BATTALION MEDICAL OFFICER • 5/3 FA AND 24TH GENERAL HOSPITAL, GIESSEN, GERMANY • 1990 – 1992

Primary care of 640 soldiers and their family members. Instructed Emergency Medical Technician School. FIELD SURGEON • 3RD ARMOR DIVISION, SOUTHWEST ASIA. 1990 – 1991

Patient care during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. EDUCATION

PhD – Health Administration • Warren National University Master of Science – Physician Assistant Studies in Family Medicine • University of Nebraska Bachelor of Science – Physician Associate • University of Oklahoma / Fort Sam Houston, TX Associates Degree in General Studies- Central Texas College, Killeen TX

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