Physician Assistant Medical
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JUSTIN C. BILANCIA,PA
Summary of Qualifications:
Leader in Lean and Quality based program with a vision to coordinate inpatient and outpatient efforts in serving our patients through education and access to proper prevention and treatment surrounding respiratory health.
Recently Published: Combining Lean and Applied Research methods to improve rigor and efficiency in acute care outcomes research: A case study. Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2019 Jun; 14: 100322.
Professional with 20 years hands on experience in evolving capacities at some of the largest hospital systems in the country.
Innovative and critical thinking team player with well-rounded exposure to multiple sub-specialties from Pediatric Surgery to International Medicine, extensive Critical Care experience
Multiple leadership roles in both clinical and non-clinical arenas.
Former Adjunct Clinical Professor with advanced didactic and practicum teaching skills.
EXPERIENCE
May 2016 to Present Atrium Health
Physician Assistant Charlotte, North Carolina
Pulmonary & Critical Care Department
Advanced Care Practitioner for Respiratory Health Leadership Committee.
Responsible for developing a successful Lean based, system-wide program to reduce COPD readmissions.
-Winner of Atrium Health Gold Touchstone Award, the highest honor one can receive for improving patient experience, patient safety, clinical outcomes and effiency.
-Coordinated inpatient efforts with outpatient clinics, rehabs, nursing facilities and pharmaceutical companies to optimize delivery of care to our COPD population.
-Helped in the development of Atrium Health’s Hospital based Tobacco Treatment Program with Certified Tobacco Treatment specialists.
Advanced Care Practitioner for the Progressive Care Unit
Responsible for all pulmonary patients within a 20 bed progressive care unit utilizing skills in both critical care as well as transitional care and discharge.
May 2015 to February 2016 Mission Hospital
Physician Assistant Asheville, North Carolina
Palliative Care Department
Worked with a multidisciplinary team to provide complex symptom management, education and counceling to patients and families in order to assist in difficult medical decision making.
Aided the consulting teams to gain understanding of the goals of care outlined by the patients values and desires.
Helped to develop templates to assure proper documentation for ICD-10 billing.
February 2012 to May 2015 Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital
Chief Physician Assistant St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Department of Medicine, Critical Care
Responsible for managing the care and safety of patients in a 10 bed Medical/Surgical ICU.
Developed and implemented new strategies for patient care with current, evidence-based medicine practice guidelines.
In collaboration with the Medical Director and other key leadership personnel, established strategic and operational plans to ensure adequate advanced practice staffing.
Responsible for the performance of invasive and non-invasive procedures in the ICU including Central lines, Arterial lines, Chest tube placement, Intubation under Physician supervision.
Provided direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with multi-organ trauma or multi-system failure under the supervision of the ICU Attending.
Preceptor and Adjunct Clinical Professor to Physician Assistant students at Barry University.
May 2007 to February 2012 Montefiore Medical Center
Chief Physician Assistant New York, N.Y.
Department of Palliative Care, Family Medicine
Managed the care and comfort of patients with terminal illnesses at all stages of their disease.
Coordinated and managed a team of physician assistants to provide 24 hour coverage in a medical/palliative care unit.
Provided leadership and administrative direction to Midlevel Practitioners including supporting plan development, priority setting, decision-making, fiscal planning, and professional development.
Developed and coordinated lectures and educational series concerning palliative care to the members of the team as well as to the hospital community.
(*Employment began in May of 2007. I was made lead PA in December of that year.)
March 2011 to February 2012 New York Presbyterian Hospital
Physician Assistant At Cornell Medical Center
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery New York, N.Y.
Responsible for managing the care and safety of patients in a 20 bed CTICU.
Developed and implemented new strategies for patient care.
Responsible for the performance of invasive and non-invasive procedures in the ICU including Central lines, PA catheters, Arterial lines, Chest tube placement, Intubation under Physician supervision.
February 23, 2007 to May 2008 Montefiore Medical Center
Physician Assistant New York, N.Y.
Department of Pediatric Surgery
First and Second Assist in Pediatric Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Lincoln Hospital
Managed the care and safety of pre and post-operative pediatric patients.
Lectured pediatric residents on different aspects of surgery and critical care.
July 2006 to February 17, 2007 Mount Sinai Medical Center
Physician Assistant New York, N.Y.
Department of Pediatric Cardiology
Managed the care and safety of post-operative pediatric cardiac patients.
July 2006 to October 2006 Westchester Medical Center
Physician Assistant Valhalla N.Y.
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Assisted in Cardiac Surgery
Managed the care and safety of post operative patients in an 8 bed CTICU
February 2003 to August 2006 New York Presbyterian Hospital
Physician Assistant At Cornell Medical Center
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery New York, N.Y.
Responsible for managing the care and safety of patients in a 20 bed CTICU.
Developed and implemented new strategies for patient care.
Responsible for the performance of invasive and non-invasive procedures in the ICU including Central lines, PA catheters, Arterial lines, Chest tube placement, Intubation under Physician supervision.
November 2005 to May 2015
Lecturer/Preceptor
Throughout this ten year span, I was a lecturer in multiple PA schools and Medical Residencies including Pace University, Cornell University, Touro College, and Barry University. My primary focus of education was Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care.
July 1998 to September 2000 New York Presbyterian Hospital
Respiratory Therapist At Cornell Medical Center New York, N.Y.
NICU, PICU, MICU, SICU, CTICU and Burn ICU experience
Managed patients on adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators, including the use of jet ventilation, oscillators, and nitric oxide.
Performed pulmonary function tests
EDUCATION
October 2007 Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science in Arts New York, N.Y.
Highlighted coursework includes: Psychology of Adulthood and Aging, Gerontology, Abnormal Psychology, Sociology.
August 2000 to November 2002 Cornell University
Physician Assistant Master’s Program Weill Medical College
New York, N.Y.
Clinical rotations included:
Pediatric medicine, Pediatric Emergency medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Primary Care at a school based health clinic, General Medicine, Medical Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatric Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Trauma Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care, Burn Surgery, CT Surgery, Breast/Colorectal Surgery, International Medicine/Infectious disease with a Pediatric focus in Tanzania, Africa.
June 1998 Westchester Community College
Associate in Applied Science Valhalla, N.Y.
Clinical Experience at Greenwich Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Blythdale Children’s Hospitl, Phelps Memorial Hospital and White Plains Hospital
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