Physician Assistant Team Member
Resume:
Charles R Gray
**** ******** **, ******** *******, CO 80906
**********@*****.***
Objective: Seeking to utilize my 20 years of medical experience as an enthusiastic team member, working in close partnership with my physician supervisor and other clinical staff to provide excellent patient care.
Experience:
Peak Vista Community Health Center, Suite # 3500 Colorado Springs, Colorado Physician Assistant
2016-present
> Provides primary and preventive health care to patients in a Federally qualified community health care setting which include a majority of Pt’s on Medicaid/ CICP and CHC or Self pay
> Leads a clinical team consisting of Nursing, Resource Navigators, Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health and other staff to deliver timely, high quality care to at-risk patients
> Operates an Orthopedics clinic on a monthly basis with Dx/ Tx such as Injections Splitting and also including a “Lump and Bump” clinic for the uninsured or underserved population
> Provides training as a Clinical Preceptor instructing APP’s in Primary Care
> Implements new ideas to improve tasking, referrals, and Provider coverage and support
> Performs supplemental work in Peak Vista’s Convenient Care Center, and take Clinic Calls as needed
> Accepted additional responsibility by joining Pain Management Committee to provide feedback from clinic staff and help guide future policy/treatment options and decrease Opioid addiction
> Works as head of the Moral Committee to help improve teamwork and encourage after hour
“get togethers” as well as leading the construction of a parade float to represent Peak Vista in The Festival of Lights Parade in 2020 which earned the “Snowflake Award” for best in class Health and Wellness Center Marathon Health, Colorado Springs, Colorado Physician Assistant
2014-2016
> Medical director of a self-contained on site clinic to care for the staff of a school district
> Emphasis on improving patient’s overall health and disease management
> High patient satisfaction scores and success in decreasing patient risk factors Urgent Care Integrity, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Physician Assistant
2014-2016
> Delivered high quality care in a fast paced environment
> Interpreted XR and other POC testing
> Mostly worked as sole provider in clinic as team leader Emergency Department St Thomas Moore Hospital, Canon City, Colorado Physician Assistant
2011-2014
> Practiced emergency medicine in a community hospital in a rural setting
> Proficient surgical procedures including I & D wounds, IV starts, and fracture care Emergency Department/ Family Practice EVANS Army Hospital Fort Carson, CO Physician Assistant
2011-2014
> Provided direct patient care to both civilians and active duty personnel and dependants Urgent Care Colorado Springs Health Partners, Colorado Springs, CO
Physician Assistant
2008-2011
> Performed acute care medicine similar to a fast track setting in an Emergency department. Family Practice Midwest Geriatrics, Belleville, IL Physician Assistant
2007- 2008
> Performed patient history & physicals onsite for acute and routine visits in a geriatric setting
> Provided acute care and advised nursing staff while on call Orthopedic Surgery Mid-County Orthopedics, St Louis, MO Physician Assistant
2003-2007
> Performed as 1st assist to Orthopedic Surgeon
> Clinic duties included performing history and physicals, post-op follow ups, diagnostic testing, charting, dictation, rounding on inpatients, and writing admission orders/ progress note General Surgery Christiana Care, Newark, DE
Physician Assistant
2001-2003
> Hospital staff PA responsible for coverage of all inpatient surgery assisting Physicians, Medical Teaching staff and surgical residents including Orthopedics, General surgery, Plastics, and Thoracic/ Vascular. Duties expanded after joining surgical resident teaching service with duties similar to PGY-1 resident.
Education:
B.S. Physician Assistant Studies – Butler University, Indianapolis, IN 1999-2001 B.S. Biology/ Medical Technology – University of Delaware, Newark, DE 1989-1994 Certifications:
NCCPA - Recertified 2021
BLS
NREMT
Professional
Organizations:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery
Personal
Interests:
Volunteer at the National Museum of WWII Aviation
Volunteer at the Kalmar Nyckel/ Tall Ship of Delaware I also enjoy skiing, keelboat sailing, mountain biking, and traveling
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