Physician Assistant

Joshua A. Sprague, PA

adjfqc@r.postjobfree.com • 541-***-**** • 1189 NE 89th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97006 LinkedIn Profile

Education and Credentials

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Pacific University, Hillsboro, OR, 10/2020 Capstone Project: Comparison Study - Point-Of-Care Ultrasonography vs. Plain Radiography to Diagnose Clavicular Fractures in The Pediatric Population

Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, Honors Graduate, Oregon State University, Bend, OR, 2016 Certifications

NCCPA Certification Pending Completion 10/20/2020

BLS, ACLS, and PALS (Expires 06/2021)

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waiver

Treatment of Tobacco Use Disorders in Primary Care (AAAP) Professional Affiliations

Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

Member, Oregon Society of Physician Assistants

Professional Experience

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

PeaceHealth St. Johns Medical Center, Longview, WA, 09/14/2020 – 10/08/2020 Emergency Medicine Clinical Experience

• Affectively managed emergent acute and chronic medical conditions by formulating accurate differential diagnosis through thorough history and physical exams and carrying out evidence-based medicine.

• Maintained efficient workflow by working collaboratively with medical staff, consulting attending physicians for second opinions, providing leadership, and utilizing time away from patients to complete documentation.

• Confidently order and interpret imaging including X-ray, CT scans, EKG, echocardiogram and point of care US.

• Performed procedures including but not limited to: simple and complex suturing, abscess I&D, cyst removal, joint reduction, joint aspiration, digital nerve blocks, and wound care. Santiam Hospital, Stayton, OR, 08/17/2020 – 09/11/2020 Inpatient Medicine Clinical Experience

• Provided comprehensive care for patients admitted to the medical surgical, intermediate, and intensive care unit floors including detailed history and physical exams, development and implementation of complex treatment plans, and ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests.

• Managed chronic care illnesses and provided palliative care using evidenced based medicine for: sepsis, cardiopulmonary disease and rehabilitation, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, diabetic ketoacidosis, cirrhosis, thyroid disease, post-operative care, and trauma.

• Practiced independently, managed my own patient load and presented my findings and treatment plans to the preceptor for implementation and feedback.

Evergreen Family Medicine, Roseburg, OR, 06/02/2020 – 07/09/2020 Family Medicine Clinical Experience

• Provided patient care for populations with co-morbidities by careful evaluation and implemented treatment plans utilizing interprofessional resources and evidence-based medicine.

• Efficiently performed history, PE skills, and assessment/plan development with an average workload of 14 patients per day while remaining in strict scheduling parameters and completing comprehensive notes.

• Performed point-of-care US for diagnosing soft tissue injury and guidance for joint and bursal injections. Joshua A. Sprague, PA

• Gained confidence and proficiency in performing multiple procedures without supervision.

• Interpreted EKGs, X-rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds, continuous glucose monitor data, and labs.

• Developed comprehensive skills in note writing using AthenaNet electronic medical records software. Online Rotation, 03/20/2020 – 06/01/2020

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, student rotations were temporarily postponed and clinical education was continued online using tools such as ReelDx and iHuman. Educational outcome plans were individualized based on interests and remaining rotations and for myself included emergency medicine, in-patient medicine, and family practice. Additional time was utilized for board review to further enhance clinical medicine knowledge, and clinical case scenarios led by certified PA/MD.

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Care Center, Hillsboro, OR, 12/30/2019 – 02/04/2020 Family Medicine Clinical Experience

• Provided primary care for underserved populations with use of English/Spanish medical language.

• Developed skills in assessing complex patients, creating treatment plans, and providing patient education for individuals and families with multiple comorbidities and/or chief complaints.

• Performed well-child checks, women’s health exams, annual wellness exams, mental health exams, and sports and occupational medicine physical exams.

• Refined skills in interpreting EKGs, x-rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds, and labs.

• Gained confidence in performing procedures using sterile technique with little supervision.

• Developed comprehensive skills in note writing using EPIC electronic health records software. Renown Medical Group, Reno, NV, 10/28/2019 – 12/05/2019 Internal Medicine and Endocrinology Clinical Experience

• Served in high volume outpatient clinic seeing over 30 patients per day specializing in diabetes mellitus management.

• Developed skills for assessing, managing, and educating complex patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2, including use and interpretation of continuous glucose monitor data by Medtronic, Dexcom, Eversense, and Freestyle Libre.

• Successfully gained control of A1C numbers of 13+ with lifestyle modification counseling and use of select diabetes medications based on patient insurance and overall coverage.

• Gained confidence in treating patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders using evidence-based research.

• Observed implantation and removal of subcutaneous continuous glucose monitors (Eversense).

• Attended weekly medical education meetings for diabetes lifestyle and medication management. Tennova Healthcare, Shelbyville, TN, 09/16/2019 – 10/24/2019 General Surgery Clinical Experience

• Assisted at rural medicine hospital specializing in colorectal screening and general surgical complications.

• First assist in 99 surgical cases including general surgery, orthopedics, and colonoscopy/endoscopies.

• Performed AM/PM rounding for inpatient surgical patients, and maintained 24-hour call for entire 6-week of rotation.

• Refined technical skills including first assisting, knot tying, suturing, sterile technique, and universal precautions. The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research, Bend, OR, 08/19/2019 – 09/12/2019 Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Experience

• Performed consultations, perioperative management, surgical evaluation, and follow-up 2 days per week in both in/outpatient settings.

• First assist in operating room 2 days per week for total of 38 surgeries involving the lower extremity.

• Orthopedic in-clinic urgent care 2 hours per day for immediate evaluation and surgical consultation

• Participated in post-operative in-patient AM rounds at St. Charles Medical Group.

• Performed procedures: First assistant in 30+ orthopedic procedures (total joint, ORIF, pinning, revisions), joint injection with/without fluoroscopy, wound dehiscence, and debridement of onychomycosis. Madras Medical Group, Madras, OR, 08/05/2019 – 08/16/2019 Family Medicine Clinical Experience

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• Provided care to underserved populations with emphasis on patient-focused treatment plans, while maintaining consideration of health insurance or coverage status.

• Gained efficiency with history, PE skills, assessment/plan development and patient presentation, while working with multiple specialty providers in clinic including internal medicine, OB/GYN, and family practice.

• Interpreted EKGs, X-rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds, continuous glucose monitor data, and labs.

• Developed comprehensive note writing skills using AthenaNet electronic health records software. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Physical Therapy Aide, Therapeutic Associates Bend Physical Therapy, Bend, OR, 2016 – 2018 Physical Therapy Aide – Floor Lead, Step & Spine Physical Therapy, Redmond, OR, 2015 – 2016 REFERENCES: On request.

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