Joel VanderMey MMS. PA-C.
321-***-**** adpu43@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Master of Medical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale FL
With Honors
Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of South Florida Tampa FL
Magna Cum Laude
05/2018-08/2018
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa FL
Emergency Medical Technician program
Licenses and Certifications
Physician Assistant MMS. PA-C.
NPI: 143*******
North Carolina State License: 0010-11626
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
EMT License Number: 562618
American Heart Association
PALS, 08/2020-08/2022
ACLS, 08/2020-08/2022
BLS, 08/2020-08/2022
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Anatomy and pathology eye training & FAST exam scanning
Telehealth Medicine Certification
Course addressing effective medical management through telehealth
Clinical Experience
10/2021-Present
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician Assistant, EmergeOrtho, Asheville NC
First Assisted in over 100 surgeries, which included autonomous closure of surgical incisions as well as graft preparations including ACL (hamstring and BTB), and MPFL.
Effectively examined and treated over 20 patients daily, comprised of comprehensive pre-op visits, managing post-op patients, and devising new patient diagnostics.
Administered numerous steroid and visco-supplementation injections.
Acquired the ability to accurately read and interpret MRI’s, CT’s, and radiographs.
07/2021-08/2021
PA Student, OrthoNC, Raleigh NC
Performed minor procedures including joint aspirations, various joint injections, and fracture reductions. Independently evaluated and conducted workups for 20-25 patients daily.
04/2021-05/2021
PA Student, Bethesda Hospital West Emergency Department, Boynton Beach FL
Independently conducted patient workups, diagnoses, and treatment plans while improving procedural skills including suturing, nerve blocks, and joint aspirations.
11/2020-12/2020
PA Student, Broward Health Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ft. Lauderdale FL
Assisted in over 20 open heart surgeries and completed pre/post-op rounds including CVICU.
09/2020-11/2020
PA Student, Dr. Ron Arison General Surgery, Ft. Lauderdale FL
First assisted in over 40 surgeries and rounded on pre/post-op patients.
09/2020-09/2020
PA Student, Midwifery Women’s Care LLC, Boca Raton FL
Assisted in C-section deliveries and increased my understanding of women’s health, through screening and treatment regimens.
Volunteering
10/2019-10/2019
Diabetes Fair at Miami Lakes Education Center
Performed health screenings for high school students.
05/2018-06/2018
Volunteer, Managed Missions, Djilas Senegal
Opened a medical clinic where over 450 locals were served.
Triaged, diagnosed, and treated patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
05/2017-07/2017
Co-founder, Jimmy V 3v3, Tampa FL
Organized a philanthropic basketball tournament at the University of South Florida that raised over $3,000 to further cancer research.
03/2015- 05/2017
Assistant Coordinator, Lady of the Leges, Tampa FL
Planned, advertised, and directed an annual charitable event that raised over $70,000 for cancer research with the Jimmy V foundation.