Thomas Lekavich
Physician Assistant
Sarasota, FL 34237
adwjnc@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-lekavich-0b03192b Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
APP Physician Assistant
CORNERSTONE INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE - North Port, FL January 2022 to Present
Examined patients, diagnosed conditions, developed and carried out treatment plans, and performed appropriate interventional procedures, other interventions involving stems cell and PRP injection therapies as well as pharmacotherapies. This was in the areas of Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Personal Injury, Occupational Medicine, Aesthetics and Wellness. Physician Assistant
Concentra Occupational Health Care Services - Auburndale, FL November 2020 to December 2021
Teamed and Supervised Occupational Health Care Team, Flow Monitors, Testing and Processing Team to provide all around management and care of Occupation Health Issues and Supervision of the COVID-19 Testing Staff and Patients on a daily basis.
Skillfully supported staff while performing minimally invasive testing procedures. Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant Services - Sarasota, FL
August 2019 to November 2020
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Examined patients and diagnosed conditions in, Orthopedics, Interventional Pain Management and perform Interventional Injection Procedures on a regular basis as well as Cosmetic Dermatology Laser Procedures.
Physician Assistant
Florida Medical Pain Management - Saint Petersburg, FL November 2018 to July 2019
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for spine as well as general interventional pain cases. Examined patients, diagnosed conditions and performed interventional procedures on a regular basis. Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures. Physician Assistant-Certified
Wake Spine & Pain Specialist Inc - Raleigh, NC
April 2015 to June 2018
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care primarily for Interventional Spine and other related complex cases. Examined patients, diagnosed conditions and performed interventional pain procedures on a regular basis.
Physician Assistant-Certified
National Pain Institute, A Prospira PainCare Co - Orlando, FL January 2013 to March 2015
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for interventional pain cases.
Examined patients, diagnosed conditions, and performed interventional pain procedures on a regular basis.
Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures. Physician Assistant-Certified/Business Development Associate West Coast Pain And Rehabilatation - Venice, FL
May 2006 to December 2012
Carried out therapeutic interventional pain procedures to address acute issues. Examined patients and diagnosed conditions relative to Orthopedics and Interventional Pain Management on a regular basis.
Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Orthopedics and Interventional Pain Medicine as well as partnering with my supervising physician.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Surgery Partners Inc - Sarasota, FL
February 2001 to April 2006
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Examined patients, diagnosed conditions, and performed interventional injection procedures on a regular basis.
Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures. Technical Sales Specialist/Sales Manager
STORZ Ophthalmics Inc - Houston, TX
February 1991 to January 2001
Implemented marketing and sales campaigns for the state of Texas to effectively brand Specialized Ophthalmic Equipment Products for Retinal and Cataract Surgery. Collaborated with Ophthalmic Physicians, Hospitals, Vendor Representatives and Company Customers, to set up optimal evaluation schedules and sales performance. Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events and building rapport with clients.
Senior Sales Representative
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Product/Wound Care Division Inc., - Raleigh, NC March 1982 to January 1991
Brought about industry-leading Surgical Product Sales performance by applying strategic physician assistant and medical knowledge as well as leadership skills. Forecasted sales and set successful policies to achieve 100 + % of objective. Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Managed and motivated Surgical Supply Distributor Sales Teams to increase revenue Education
Bachelor's in Biology
Lenoir Rhyne University - Hickory, NC
Associate in Applied Science as a Physician Assistant Bowman Gray School of Medicine - Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem, NC Skills
• Orthopedics
• Interventional Pain Management
• Occupational Medicine
• Cosmetic Laser Procedures
• PA
• EMR Systems
• Experience Administering Injections
• Primary Care Experience
• Laboratory Experience
• Medical Imaging
• Hospital Experience
• Epic
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Business Development
• Critical Care Experience
• Physiology Knowledge
• Suturing
• Employee orientation
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-lekavich-0b03192b Certifications and Licenses
Florida Physician Assistant License
North Carolina PA License and DEA License to Prescribe PA-C
PA-C
PA-C
BLS Certification
Assessments
Work Style: Reliability — Highly Proficient
June 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Highly Proficient
Medical Terminology — Highly Proficient
February 2020
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Highly Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
North Carolina PA License
DEA License
Cosmetic Laser Certification
Botox, Neurotoxins & Dermal Fillers Hands on Certification NCCPA Certificate
BCLS Certification