Physician Assistant Studies

BUDDY LECKIE, PA-C

Physician Assistant-Certified

Master Physician Assistant Studies

**** **** ****** **., ******** Springs, CO 80922

Phone 951-***-****, ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

●Master of Physician Assistant Studies,

University of Nebraska 2006

●Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies,

University of Nebraska 2005

●Bachelor of Science, Cardiovascular Perfusion,

Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 1996 Responsible for the patient's safety and well-being during surgical procedures requiring extracorporeal circulation equipment to temporarily replace or support a patient's heart and lungs during a medical procedure. Included in Intra-aortic balloon pump procedures, Modified ultrafiltration and Dialysis of the kidneys.

Associate of Arts Degree, EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P), Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, 1991, Extensive training to triage and provide advanced emergency medical (ACLS/PALS) and survival care to the sick and injured personal in the prehospital setting

TRAINING

Tropical Medicine Disease Course, 2013, Walter Reed Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Medical providers focus on tropical diseases that may be encountered overseas. The challenges of diagnosis, management, and treatment for endemic tropical disease, which affect both military and civilian populations. Course work includes identification, sampling, and surveillance techniques of tropical diseases worldwide and collaborating with other health care professionals.

Dry Needling (Basic and Advanced), 2013, Schofield Barracks, HI

Therapeutic technique of inserting either solid filiform needles or hollow-core hypodermic needles to treat dysfunction of skeletal muscle and connective tissue, minimize pain, and improve or regulate structural or functional damage for therapy of muscle pain, including pain related to myofascial pain syndrome .

Tactical Combat Medical Course, (TCMC Course), 2006, 2008, 2011

Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.

TCMC provides training for emergency medical triage and treatment of battle and non-combatant battle injury from the point of injury to long term rehab/recovery. Primary care in austere settings, environmental health protection and medical evacuation/disposition in for varies operational, environmental and clinical settings.

U.S. Army Medical Officers Course, 2010, Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.

A career graduate-level course that prepares officers to lead company-sized units and serve in staff positions. The course covers tactical, technical, and leadership skills, and includes common core subjects, corps-specific instruction, and staff officer training

Emergency Medical Short Course, 2008, Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

A 3 week course where Physician Assistants work multiple day/night shifts in a Level 1 emergency room under the direct supervision of the ER Physician. Physician Assistants are expected to triage, treat, record and properly dispose of incoming patients. Physician Assistants are required to submit a case study for review by an ER board at the end of the course.

(many other medical courses including rotations in Dermatology, Physical Therapy/rehab, Cardiology..)

CERTIFICATIONS

National Certified Commission Physician Assistant (NCCPA) accredited since 2006

Colorado State Physician Assistant License Number, CO 0002233

National Provider Identifier 169*******

DEA Prescription Number

Dry Needling Certificate

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2021-July 2024, Family Care Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Provided comprehensive behavioral healthcare to a broad range of patients to include medication management, psychotherapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for a multitude of symptoms and diseases. Performed TMS counseling, mapping and remapping procedures with Brainsway and Magventure (c60 & c70 coils) machines for chronic refractory depression/anxiety. Referred patients for specialized counseling and neuropsychological testing. I specifically treated Military/Law Enforcement veterans suffering from PTSD and adjustment disorders

March 2019-April 2021 Centura Center for Occupational Medicine, Pueblo, CO

Level 1 emergency care for work/occupational injuries care, triage, treatment & disposition of all types of patients injured occurring in work environments. Performed Occupational Physicals daily, (Firefighter, Police, DOT, HAZMAT, Military) to include Electrical Cardiogram (EKG), Pulmonary function Test (PFT), Labs (asbestos, heavy metals), Audiology and workforce immunization/Vaccinations. Worked with Physical/Occupational therapy and various other medical departments to coordinate recovery for return to work

June 2018

Honorably discharged from the US Army after working 12 years as an active duty Army Physician Assistant in primary and emergency medicine. I was solely responsible for the general health/welfare, medication management or referral to specialty care for all of these patients. I monitored these patients to ensure they received continuity of care and ensured all medical data was properly entered into their electronic health records. Duties included:

1.Appropriately diagnosed and treated urgent care needs, chronic illnesses, long term pain patients, behavioral health patients (substance abuse), preventive care, women's health/ family planning and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medication and diagnostic tests (Radiology, Labs, Nuclear medicine) in a general practice setting.

2.Developed and administered health programs for pain management.

3.Ensured all soldiers were properly vaccinated prior to leaving for duty in foreign countries.

4.Performed skin cancer screening, dermatologic skin biopsy (punch and blade) and minor dermatologic surgical procedures.

5.Sutured wounds and lacerations to include two-layer wound repair, lacerations of the face and scalp, used primary, secondary, and tertiary techniques for wound closure.

6.Performed all aspects of well woman procedures including pelvic/pap/breast exams and family planning. Scheduled appropriate appointments for the care of pediatric patients to include well baby/mother exam, immunizations, and postpartum recovery.

7.Managed preparation and follow-up for surgical patients this involved pain control, writing rest /recovery timelines, and coordinating with Physical therapy to structure patient specific rehabilitation programs.

8.Performed therapeutic joint injections with and without Ultrasound on all upper and lower joints of the body.

9.Organized long term healthcare plans for cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension/hyperlipidemia, pulmonary and other chronic disease processes.

10.Ordered, read, and interpreted all types of medical diagnostic information; Laboratory work, X-rays, CAT /MRI scans and ultrasound.

2015-2018, 4 BSB, Ft. Carson, CO,

US Army Brigade Physician Assistant for 1000 soldier unit.

In addition to the normal duties listed above on two separate occasions taught tactical combat medical procedures to La Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional/ SEDENA (Mexican Army and Air Force) in Mexico City, Mexico. I am conversational in Spanish.

2012 – 2015, 1/21 Infantry, Schofield Barracks, HI,

US Army Battalion Physician Assistant for 750 soldier unit.

Deployed to Thailand in support of operation Cobra Gold, a multinational joint and combined military exercise. Taught medical procedures to Thailand forces, worked as medical liaison with Thailand National Hospital.

2006-2012, 4/9 CAV, Ft. Hood, TX,

US Army Battalion Physician Assistant for 600-3000 soldiers in a combat environment.

I deployed 3 times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). (Jan 2007-Jan. 2008) (Jan. 2009-Jan. 2010) (May 2012-Nov. 2012). I worked in a variety of settings while overseas; I was the clinic supervisor in a large Battalion Aid station providing first line trauma and medical stabilization to 6000+ Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, Department of Defense (DOD) personnel and contractors suffering from war wounds or medical emergencies. I also worked in a large general practice/health clinic with other allied health professionals on secure bases. I worked on a small 3-man medical team (1 PA & 2 medics) that provided care to remote Forward Operating Bases (FOB). Several times I was the only medical provider for large sections of distance.

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