Brigitte Council MMSc, PA-C
Physician Assistant
WORK EXPERIENCE
CONTACT
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Norcross, GA
Emory University Student Health August 2021- August 2022
Physician Assistant
Provide care to Emory University students by evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with several general health conditions. Triage, evaluate and treat Emory University Students with upper respiratory conditions with the Covid-19 assessment team.
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
December 2017-May 2021
Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
Design and developed customized treatment and management programs in a busy clinic with average patient census of 22 patients daily of new and returning patients. Treatment and management plans consisted of evaluating, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic labs and imaging of variety of orthopedic injuries, fractures, wound care. Responsible for post-op care for surgical procedures, non-operative and operative fracture care. Provided patient education and counseling on disease course and medications to allow patients to make informed decisions on treatment course. Performed intraarticular joint injections including corticosteroid, visco-supplementation, and intraarticular joint aspirations. Handle administrative duties with corresponding to patient phone calls and portal messages.
Arthritis and Rheumatology of Georgia
March 2016-June 2017
Physician Assistant
Evaluated, ordered, and interpret diagnostic labs and imaging. Designed and developed customized treatment and management programs for rheumatologic disease including but not limited to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, and osteoarthritis. Provided patient education counseling on disease course and medications. Performed trigger point and joint injections including corticosteroid, visco-supplementation, and joint aspirations. Organized BLS and ACLs training course for office. Diligently handle administrative duties with corresponding to patient phone calls and portal messages. Centricity and NextGen EMR experience.
EDUCATION
Emory University
Masters of Medical Science
Physician Assistant Program
August 2013-December 2015
California University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Performance Enhancement
January 2009-December 2009
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts Exercise and Sports Science- Athletic Training
August 2000- May 2004
EXPERTISE
COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY & PHYSICAL EXAM
INTRAARTICULAR JOINT INJECTIONS
INTRAARTICULAR JOINT ASPIRATIONS
BRACING
WOUND CARE
SPORTS PHYSICAL
MICROSOFT WORK
POWERPOINT
EXCEL
EMR
NEXTGEN
CENTRICITY
EPIC
Brigitte Council MMSc, PA-C
*********@*****.***
Norcross, GA
Physician Assistant
CONTACT
North Carolina Central University
August 2008-June 2013
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; coverage of practices, games, and travel; daily record keeping of Women’s Basketball, Men and Women Cross Country; Men and Women Outdoor Track and Field along with assisting with other teams when required. Preceptor to athletic training students, assisting with physicals for athletes; assist with filing insurance claims and scheduling medical appointments.
Elizabeth City State University
July 2006-August 2008
Head Athletic Trainer and Lecturer
Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; coverage of practices, games, and travel; and daily record keeping of all 12 varsity sports at Elizabeth City State University. Other responsibilities included supervision of work-study students, organizing physicals for athletes, managing athletic training budget, managed filing insurance claims and scheduling medical appointments. Lecturer for First Aid and Safety course within the Physical Education Department. Created and Implemented Sports Medicine Handbook.
Northern Vance High School
August 2004-June 2006
Health and Physical Education/Sports Medicine Teacher and Head Athletic Trainer
Taught students according to the North Carolina Course of Study in Health and Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Aerobics. Responsibilities were to provide first aid and emergency care and to evaluate and treat athletic injuries. Provide coverage of all practices, games, and travel; and daily record keeping of all female and male junior varsity and varsity teams. Responsibilities also included supervision of student athletic trainers.
CERTIFICATIONS, COMMMITTEES & MEMBERSHIPS
BCLS
Certified American Heart Association
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
Emory Physician Assistant Program Admission Committee, Community PA
American Academy
of Physician Assistant, Member
WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED