Urgent Care/EM PA Candidate, New Grad 2026

Olivia Hotchkiss

585-***-**** ******@*******.*** 3996 Dewey Rd Shortsville, NY 14548

EDUCATION

Saint Francis University (SFU), Loretto, PA

Master of Physician Assistant Science Expected May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Minor in Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience May 2025

CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

ACLS BLS CPR AED Act 33/151 Clearances

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

I am a dedicated, hardworking physician assistant student currently completing my last clinical rotation. I will be graduating in May 2026 and am looking to find a job with opportunities conducive to new grads such as having opportunities for training and growth within the PA profession. I will be taking my PANCE at the end of May 2026 and am hoping to be able to start working by August 2026. I have a wide range of interests including but not limited to emergency medicine, orthopedics, psychology, and dermatology. I am looking for a position, preferably in the ER, urgent care, surgery, or specializing in one of my preferred interests (dermatology, orthopedics, psychology). My clinical experiences, as outlined below, have provided me with a solid foundation as a Physician Assistant and I look forward to growing my knowledge and improving my care for all patients.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (5 weeks each)

Pediatrics, Willows Pediatrics, Willows, CA May-June 2025

●Conducted comprehensive H&Ps and accurately documented pediatric encounters in Athenahealth, supporting timely diagnoses and continuity of care for high-volume patient days.

●Worked closely with preceptors to develop appropriate care plans and provide patients/guardians with extensive patient education.

Behavioral Medicine, Coral Mountain Behavioral Health, Logan, Utah Jun – July 2025

●Executed extensive H&Ps and documented with paper charts for both children and adult patients.

●Collaborated with supervising physician regarding diagnoses, pharmacotherapy, additional therapies, and further patient management.

●Assisted with set up and conduction of TMS therapy.

●Thoroughly explored diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar types I and II, ASD, OCD, Eating disorders, etc. and their ideal treatment options.

Internal Medicine, Caresalus Primary Care, Indiana, PA July – Aug 2025

●Captured vital signs, documented patient charts using EHR your way, interpreted labs/diagnostics and offered assessments.

●Administered IM injections, irrigated ear canals, completed urine dips, performed EKGs, ABIs, and pelvic exams.

●Provided patients with detailed and descriptive patient education to promote efficacy of treatments and provide reassurance about their health status.

Family Practice, FLH Lifecare Medical Associates-FP, Seneca Falls, NY Sep – Nov 2025

●Conducted thorough H&Ps, assessed problem specific concerns, and formulated care plan along with preceptor and fully documented in patient charts using Medent supporting preceptor with a heavy patient load and allowing for patients to be seen and treated in a more timely manner.

●Ordered diagnostic tests, pharmacological therapy, physical therapy, and referral to specialists.

●Evaluated results of diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies, x-rays, CT scans, US reports, echocardiograms, and stress tests.

●Administered joint/soft tissue injections, administered vaccinations, irrigated ear canals, performed incision and drainages, and removed skin lesions.

●Provided patients with detailed and descriptive patient education to promote efficacy of treatments and provide reassurance about their health status.

Emergency Medicine, Guthrie Corning Hospital and Robert Packer Hospital, Corning, NY Nov – Dec 2025

●Took patient history and performed physical exam. Documented findings using Epic. Formulated care plans with preceptor.

●Performed skills such as complex laceration repairs with both sutures and staples, removal of sutures and staples, I&Ds, throat cultures, pelvic exams, and casting/splinting.

●Provided patients with detailed and descriptive patient education to promote efficacy of treatments and provide reassurance about their health status.

General Surgery, UPMC and Conemaugh Nason, Bedford and Roaring Spring, PA Jan – Feb 2026

●Provided supervising physician with first assist during many different types of open and laparoscopic surgeries. Most commonly: inguinal hernia repair, ventral hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, fistulectomy/fistulotomy, rectal abscess I&D, bowel resection, vasectomy, lumpectomy, etc.

●Performed closure on incisions with sutures and staples.

●Assisted with wound dressings in wound care clinic.

●Evaluated patients in office by taking history and performing physical exams and conferred with supervising physician about care plans.

Dermatology (Elective), Renewal Dermatology and MedSpa, Virgina Feb-Mar 2026

Participated in exhaustive patient care including both medical and procedural dermatological care.

Performed shave and punch biopsies. Performed therapeutic and cosmetic cautery as well as cryotherapy for skin lesions.

Assisted with complex skin cancer/cyst excisions and performed meticulous closures, helping reduce procedure times and supporting optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes for patients.

Assisted in skin grafts after MOHS procedures including the suturing and bolstering of the graft ensuring a more favorable outcome for patients.

Women’s Health, Gynecological Care Associates, Johnstown, PA * Mar-Apr 2026

Conducts thorough examinations by taking patient history and performing physical examinations.

Performed specific gynecologic practices such as breast exams, pelvic exams, vaginal cultures, and PAP smears.

Collaborate closely with supervising preceptors to evaluate patients and provide them with optimal patient education and management.

Women’s Health, Conemaugh OB, Johnstown, PA * Mar-Apr 2026

Conducts thorough examinations by taking patient history and performing physical examinations

Performs gynecological care such as breast exams, pelvic exams, vaginal cultures, and PAP smears.

Participates in Obstetrical care prenatally and post-partum. Uses doppler to evaluate fetal heart rates.

Collaborate closely with supervising preceptors to evaluate patients and provide them with optimal patient education and management.

*Currently participating in this rotation with end date April 2026.

Half Day Experiences

Orthopedic Surgery, Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown PA

Observed and held retractors during total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and reverse shoulder replacement

Pain Management, Altoona, PA

Observed joint injections, nerve blocks, and guided spinal steroid injections

EMT, Cambria County Emergency services, Ebensburg, PA

Rode along with EMS crew to multiple calls and assisted in triage and emergency care

Hospital Admissions, UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA

Took patient history and documented admission notes and orders

Physical Therapy, Phoenix PT, Cresson, PA

Assessed intakes and assisted with treatments and exercises

Family Medicine, Altoona, PA

Took patient history and performed physical exams, discussed care plans and evaluated diagnostic tests

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Celebration Villa, Activities Volunteer, Hollidaysburg, PA April 2025

Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Event volunteer, Altoona, PA November 2021

Special Olympics, Event volunteer, Loretto, PA April 2024 & 2025

Saint Francis Psychology Department, Cat Caretaker, Loretto, PA February-April 2025

WORK EXPERIENCE

Loretto Pub and Grill, Waitress and bartender, Loretto, PA Feb 2024 – May 2025

Ravenwood Golf Club, Waitress, Victor, NY May 2023-Jan 2024

Village of Manchester, Seasonal Help, Manchester, NY June 2021-Aug 2023

Mark’s Pizzeria, Waitress, Manchester, NY July 2020-Apr 2021

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