Kalyani Pandya, PA-C

**** ****** ******** **, *******, GA 30327

Phone: 248-***-****

Email: adjbl7@r.postjobfree.com

To whom it may concern:

It is with great enthusiasm that I request your consideration for the Physician Assistant position with your practice. I believe that my skills and qualifications will allow me to be a successful candidate for this position. This position for me is one in which I will have the opportunity to learn clinical procedures and skills in a dynamic and innovative manner through rewarding clinical variety.

I am a currently a Surgical Physician Assistant working in Pediatric Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. At my current position, I have been able to gain valuable experience, in a fast-pace craniofacial plastic surgery environment, as a surgical first assist, along with perioperative patient management.

This position will allow me to further enhance my skills in a field of medicine where my passion lies. Currently, while working in a multidisciplinary environment, I manage multiple responsibilities such as first assisting on surgeries, conducting pre-op and post-op rounds, managing H&P’s, managing call and post-operative clinic visits. This has given me a strong foundation to build upon, which I hope to continue building through learning and training opportunities with your practice.

My passion for clinical medicine, patient care, and partnering with other healthcare providers will be continuously demonstrated in my PA career. I will strive to grow myself by learning practices, dedicating myself to thorough patient management, and building positive relationships with colleagues, patients and their caregivers.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please find attached my resume. If additional information is required or you have any questions, you may reach me at the contact information provided above. I look forward to the opportunity to interview with you soon.

Sincerely,

Kalyani Pandya, PA-C

Kalyani Pandya, PA-C

5470 Powers Overlook Ct, Atlanta, GA 30327

Phone: 248-***-****; Email: adjbl7@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Diligent, enthusiastic, and compassionate physician assistant. Continually striving to further develop clinical, and procedural skills. Experience in general and plastic surgery (first assisting in surgeries, post-op patient management). Exceptional bedside manner and multidisciplinary communication skills across the care continuum

Core Competencies

Comprehensive history and physical exam

Patient care and education

Lab/radiology study interpretation

Critical thinking

Surgical first assist

Pre-operative patient admissions / consults

Punch and shave biopsies

Liquid nitrogen treatment of lesions

Wound closure and treatment

Post-operative patient care and rounding

Medication education/administration

Medical documentation

Incision and drainage

Proficient with various EMR systems including EPIC Hyperspace, GE Centricity and Practice Fusion

Education

Masters of Medical Science, Physician Assistant May 2015

Mercer University, Atlanta, GA

Relevant Rotations (5 Weeks, Not Comprehensive):

Elective: General Surgery, Northside Hospital - Kaiser Permanente, Atlanta, GA

Elective: Dermatology, Fayette Medical Clinic, Fayetteville, GA

General Surgery, Piedmont Colorectal Associates, Atlanta, GA

Orthopedic: Peachtree Orthopedics, Atlanta, GA

Bachelors of Science, Psychology May 2010

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Professional Licensure and Certifications

NCCPA Board Certification, June 2015

Current GA Physician Assistant License

Current DEA License

ACLS/BLS Certification

Memberships

American Association of Physician Assistants

GA Association of Physician Assistants

Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants

Experience

Surgical Physician Assistant January 2018 - Present

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Surgical assistant in a variety of pediatric Craniofacial and Plastic surgeries

Manage all perioperative calls

Deliver through pre-operative and post-operative attention to all patients’ questions and concerns during the perioperative stage

Perform fat harvesting procedures

Perform incision site closures as needed

Surgical Physician Assistant June 2016 – December 2017

Atlanta Plastic Surgery, P.C. – directly under the supervision of Dr. Fernando Burstein, F.A.C.S, F.A.A.P

First assist:

oPediatric Craniofacial Surgeries

oAdult facial cosmetic surgeries

Managed all perioperative calls

Delivered through pre-operative and post-operative attention to all patients’ questions and concerns during the perioperative stage

Performed bone and fat harvesting procedures

Performed BOTOX and HA filler injections

Performed incision site closures on all surgeries

Surgical Physician Assistant August 2015 – June 2016

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Gainesville GA

Assisted multiple surgeons with pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient management

Conducted administrative and management tasks to ensure physician compliance and patient safety (e.g. patient rounds, call schedule, computing EMR data, tracking patient status changes)

Pharmacy Technician

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI November 2010 – December 2012

Assisted pharmacists and managed compounding of medications for children, understanding medications and medication interactions, and typing prescription SIGs. Interacted with patients and HCPs in a fast paced environment

Pharmacy Technician

Kroger Pharmacy, Southfield, MI March 2008 – May 2009

Filled patients medications, communicated with physicians, patients, and payers regarding medications or insurance policies. Assisted in providing over-the-counter medication advice

Awards & Activities

Volunteering: Burn and Rehabilitation Unit (Children’s Hospital of Michigan), Hispanic Healthfair, Immunization Clinics, Reach Out, Speak Out Campus, BELL Foundation (Inner City Education), Translator (Gujarati/English), Bharatiya Temple

Research: Clinical Research for a GSK trial at Medical College of Ohio, Independent Epidemic Research for Chikunguyna in Gujarat, India

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