Orthopedic surgery Physician Assistant

Elizabeth A. McKinley PA-C

Phone: 310-***-**** E-Mail: ***********@*****.***

Professional Licenses/ Certifications

NCCPA Certification- Valid from May 24, 2021- Present Current California Physician Assistant State License Current DEA License

Current NPI

Employment Summary

Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Surgery July 2023- Present Orange Orthopedic Medical Group

Orange, California

Provider to Dr. Ayaz Biviji MD Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in total joints and sports medicine. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments in clinic and hospital settings, including medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations for orthopedic surgery patients. Provide preoperative and postoperative care, including educating patients on surgical procedures, recovery plans, rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications. Performing cortisone, viscosupplementation and PRP injections and aspirations with use of ultrasound. First assist in the hospital and surgery center ORs with expertise in wound closure. Monitor patient progress following surgery, addressing complications, and coordinate follow-up care as needed. Document patient interactions, procedures, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record: EPIC and eClinical. Complete patient rounds, providing updates for ongoing care and treatment while making sure discharge planning requirements, medications, education, and follow ups are completed accordingly. Ensure exceptional patient care and work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, physical therapists, and radiologists.

Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Surgery February 2022- June 2023 Union Hospital Bone & Joint Center

Terre Haute, Indiana

Provider to a group of 5 Orthopedic Surgeons specializing in total joints, orthopedic traumas, and sports medicine. Responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing. Performing initial consultations for hospitalized patients, coordinating care and decision making with the orthopedic surgeon on call. Performing bedside aspirations as well as being first assist in the OR with wound closure experience. Perioperative and postoperative care and management. Providing H&Ps, pre-operative, and post-operative orders in Cerner. Rounding and documentation for all Orthopedic patients in the hospital. Making sure discharge planning requirements, medications, education, and follow ups are completed and followed to maximize patient experience and care. Education

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts and Science, Biology Major, Chemistry Minor Volunteer Experience

January 2019- May 2021

August 2012- May 2016

Medical Center Volunteer January 2016 – July 2017

UCLA Medical Center Care Extender Medical Internship Program, Los Angeles, CA

Orthopedic Unit, Pediatric Unit, and Surgery Center LAC+USC Medical Center- Department of Emergency

Medicine Volunteer Program, Los Angeles, CA.

Emergency Department and Orthopedic Unit

Scripps Mercy Hospital- Trauma Center, San Diego, CA Trauma Unit and Intensive Care Unit

Medical Brigade Volunteer August 2015

University of San Diego Medical Brigades in Honduras Professional Certification/ Associations

Basic Life Support

American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member- Valid starting 2018-Present. References

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