Physician Assistant Air Force

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Salvador Torres-Torres, PA-C

Physician Assistant-Certified

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EDUCATION

Columbus University- 09/1999-02/2001

Doctorate Degree Program- College of Public Administration Specialty: Health Services Management

University of Nebraska – 11/1998-05/1999

Master Degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Specialty: Family Medicine

George Washington University – 08/93-09/95

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

University of Puerto Rico – 09/1978-06/1982

Bachelor of Science – Biology

EXPERIENCE:

Over 30 years in the health care related field, 26 as a Physician Assistant in all aspects of medical practice, with a record of significant achievement and professional advancement during civilian and military medical services. Areas of expertise include Family medicine, Geriatric medicine, Internal medicine, Emergency medicine, Orthopedics, Dermatology and basic laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities: Family Medicine Physician Assistant with the ability to:

Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in medical clinic

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.

Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions.

Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary.

Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. 2

CLINICS:

Health Stone Clinic Fort Lauderdale Fl. (Contract) 1/2023-3/2023

Associates MD Fort Lauderdale Fl. 2020-2023

Conviva Medical Center-Pembroke Pines 2015-2020

Healthy Hallandale Medical Center-Care Provider 2013-2015

ASSIST-CARD OF FLORIDA INC. 2011-2013

Pediatric Medical Associates-Care Provider (Contract) 2010-2011 Doral, FL

Hallandale Medical Center-Care Provider, Geriatric Clinic

(Contract-on call) Hallandale, FL 2009-2010

Douglas Medical Center, Internal Medicine FL-Care Provider 2008-2009

Sunshine Health Center, FL-Primary Care Provider for the clinic 2007-2008

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Health Clinic, TX 2001-2007 Manager and Primary Care Provider

Alice Regional Hospital, TX- Manager and Primary Care Provide 1998-2001

NAS New Orleans, U.S. NAVY- Care Provider 1995-1998 Military Experience:

Reserve: USA AIR FORCE 1999-2012

Credential Officer, Chief of Professional Services and Self Aid & Buddy Care Instructor. Provide support for the physical exam section by performing physical examinations, screening records for deployment, and evaluating members for physical profiling. Active: USA NAVY 1986-1998

Started as an enlisted/Hospital corpsman: work in a wide variety of capacities and locations, including shore establishments such as naval hospitals and clinics, aboard ships, and as the primary medical caregivers for sailors/Marines while underway. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSING:

BLS Certificate

Certified Physician Assistant, NCCPA

Licensed Physician Assistant, State of Florida

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Two times five start award in Continue care Medical Center

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal - 2012

Air Force Commendation Medal-2012

Recognized as outstanding health provider for the humanitarian mission: MEDRETE Belize-2011

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Recognized as outstanding health provider for the humanitarian mission: MEDRETE Dominican Republic-2010

Recognized as outstanding health provider for the humanitarian mission: Operation New Horizon Guyana-2009

Selected as the only outstanding score program (Credential) for the 2008 SAV inspection 433

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ASTS.

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal – 2006

Humanitarian Services Medal – Services for the relief of Hurricane Katrina–2005

TX A&M University-Kingsville, Division of Student Affairs Customer Services Award–2004-2005

TX A&M University-Kingsville, Division of Student Affairs Customer Services Award–2002-2003

Air Force Commendation Medal – 2004

Air Force Achievement Medal – 2002

“Who’s Who in Health Care Services” – 2005

“Who’s Who in Health Care Services” – 2000

Navy Achievement Medal – 1998

Navy Achievement Medal – 1991

Navy Achievement Medal – 1990

Certification of Services, Awarded for Outstanding Dental and Medical Support during Operation Desert Shield while aboard ship’s mission at the Red Sea – 1990

Navy Achievement Medal – 1988

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