Daniel Luke Cottrell
Saginaw, TX
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Education
June 2012 – June 2014
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
Activities:
Diversity Chair
Multicultural Affairs Student Advisory Committee
August 2007-May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Activities:
Student Athletic Trainer August 2007- May 2011
Aaron Douglas Scholarship recipient August 2007 – May 2011
Student Ambassador August 2007 - May 2008
EMR Experience – One Touch, CareTracker, KIPU Works, Allscripts, EPIC
Professional
Experience
February 2017 – Current
Physician Assistant
Dr. Hisel Family Practice – Mineral Wells, TX
Provide primary care to patients in the Palo Pinto County area. Seeing approximately 400 patients per month providing preventative care, pain management, chronic disease management and urgent care treatments.
May 2016 – July 2017
Physician Assistant/Assistant to Medical Director
Stonegate Rehab Facility – Azle, TX
Provide primary care and psychological treatment to patients in residential treatment center. Physical examinations for medical clearance on all new patients. Coordination of care with specialists and family. Provided referrals. Assisted with short term disability approvals. Provided staff training and assisted with optimization of EHR. Ordered and reviewed labs and imaging.
August 2014 – February 2017
Physician Assistant
Medical Home Team (Dr. Hisel Family Practice) – McKinney, TX
Provide in-home primary medical care to Medicare patients of a physician in Mineral Wells, TX. Territory included Jack, Palo Pinto, Parker and Wise counties.
Medical Care
Medications education and reconciliation
Prescribing new medications and checking for interactions
Ordering and reviewing Labs
Diagnosing and treating new disease processes
Send referrals to specialist and follow up after
Provide a medical home to minimize repeated labs and testing
Provide comprehensive physical exams and review of symptoms at each visit
Track and encourage patient preventative health measures
Provide patient education on medical problem
Counseling for patients on a variety of issues
Perform in-home procedures including
oJoint injections, therapeutic injections, I/D, cryotherapy, blood draws, suture removal, debriding and dressing wounds and physical therapy.
Social Care
Assess and address home environments.
Work in conjunction with social workers
Order and document need of DMEs
Provide counseling and education to patient’s families
Help patients and family transition to Hospice, ALF or nursing home
Address patients access to food and discuss dietary selections
Additional Responsibilities
Immediate supervisor of a MA and LVN
Train new providers in the field
On Call 24/7
Chosen to be a Beta tester for the companies new EHR
Awards
highest percentage of patients per month (2015)
Education
June 2012 – July 2014
Physician Assistant Student
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
12 months of didactic study
12 months of clinical experience; rotations in Family Practice, Surgery,
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine,
Psychiatry, and Obstetrics.
Certificates
Certified Physician Assistant
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant, Inc. - June 2014
Basic Life Support (BLS) - June 2012
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - January 2013
Core Disaster Life Support (CDLS) - February 2013
Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) - April 2013
Aseptic Technique - May 2013
Certified Nursing Assistant (2011-2012)
Membership
Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants since 2012