Physician Assistant
Resume:
JOSEPH ARPAIA, PA-C
Valley Village CA 91607
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
PA-C, NCCPA, #1155745, Expires Mar 2021
PA-C, WA, #PA60889989, Expires Nov 2021
PA-C, CA, #PA57157, Expires Nov 2022
BLS Provider, AHA, Expires Jun 2021
ACLS Provider, AHA, Expires Sep 2021
EMPLOYMENT
Jul 2020 –
Present
Oct 2018 –
Sep 2019
2008-2015
Certified Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Surgery Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, Los Angeles CA 90048 Delivers comprehensive care in the step down unit, operating room, and outpatient clinic to cardiac surgical patient population. New skills gained include assisting in heart/lung transplant surgeries, placement and management of mechanical circulatory support devices, and placing patients on emergent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Certified Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates, Tacoma WA 98405 Specialized in endovascular vein harvesting and surgical first assisting for coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, and mitral valve repair. Also first assisted for robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries such as lobectomies, paraesophageal hernias, and esophagectomies. Provided postoperative care to patients in the intensive care unit with responsibilities such as health histories and physical exams, discharge summaries, chest tube placement, management and removal, pain control, and rounding on patients. Proficient in suturing with experience in three-layer closures as well as wound VAC placement and management.
Certified Level II Paramedic
Gold Coast Ambulance, Oxnard CA 93030
Provided Advanced Life Support in response to local 911 calls, including ECG interpretations/management, venous access (IV/IO) airway management/intubations, medication administration, and traumatic injury treatment.
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EDUCATION
Mar 2016 –
Aug 2018
University of Washington – School of Medicine
MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program
Bachelor of Clinical Health Services
Annual Dean’s List, 2016-2017
SCLA Member, 2017
Clinical Rotations:
Family Medicine West Hawaii Community Health Center 16 weeks Emergency Medicine Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians 4 weeks Urgent Care Franciscan Prompt Care 4 weeks
Cardiothoracic Surgery Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates 4 weeks General Surgery Franciscan Surgical Associates 4 weeks Internal Medicine Franciscan Medical Clinic 4 weeks Behavioral Medicine Northwest Integrated Health 4 weeks Proficient in:
Acute and life-threatening medical care through direct patient assessment, medical diagnosis and treatment including pelvic exams, laceration repair/suturing, and incision/drainage of abscesses. Preventative medical care including health screenings, assessments, and counseling, well person/well child exams, care for heart and other diseases, as well as treatment and follow-up care for injuries and illnesses. Experience in:
Care for long-term and acute medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD/asthma/bronchitis, hyperlipidemia, insomnia, depression, smoking cessation and chronic pain management. Opioid addiction care including medical assisted therapy (e.g., administration of buprenorphine/naloxone, buprenorphine, and monthly intramuscular injections of naltrexone), intensive outpatient therapy, and group/peer support counseling. 2007 University of California, Los Angeles
Paramedic Education Program
License #P26040, CEMSA, 2008-2016
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sep 2019 –
Oct 2020
Urgent Care Association – College of Urgent Care Medicine Hippo Education Urgent Care Bootcamp
REFERENCES
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