physician assistant ED, orthopedic
Resume:
Richard Loscalzo
Syosset, NY ***91
**********@***.***
Summary of Qualifications:
Energetic, well rounded, dedicated Physician Assistant with strong interpersonal skills Sports Medicine background Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses Long time interests in medicine and desire to assist those who are suffering physically or emotionally Provide high quality medical care with an emphasis on treating patients as unique and valuable individuals Well developed organizational skills Highly Motivated
Objective: To obtain a position in a challenging and rewarding environment
Education:
Touro College School of Health Sciences - Bay Shore, NY
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Major: Physician’s Assistant, May 2004
Professional Experience:
11/2010 – 4/2011: Elite Orthopedics, West Palm Beach, FL
Independent Contractor, Spine Surgery/General Orthopedics Specialty PA
• Managed three clinics independently
• Treated patients with cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine injuries
• Evaluated new patients, follow-ups, pre and post op patients, workman’s comp and PIP patients
• Discussed surgical options for severe DJA, spondylolisthesis, spinal tumors, spinal fractures, compression fractures, scoliosis, symptomatic bulging discs, HNP, and cord compression
• Reviewed x-rays, CT scans, EMG reports, bone scans, and MRI’s
• Discussed treatment options including indications for percutaneous dissectomy, microdissectomy with ACDF versus PCDF fusion, lamenectomy, foraminatomy, disc replacement, epidural injections, facet rhizotomy, spinal nerve root blocks, Sacral iliac injections, transforaminal blocks, bracing, and the need for kyphoplasty
• Evaluated general orthopedic cases
2/2010 – 8/2010: Long Island Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Massapequa, NY
Independent Contractor, Sports Medicine/General Orthopedics Specialty PA
• Administered procedures casting, splinting, arthrocentesis of joints, joint injections, closed reductions, and trigger point injections
• Reviewed x-rays, and MRI’s
• Treated patients with sports injuries, general trauma, and general orthopedics
• Evaluated new patients, follow-ups, pre and post op patients, workman’s comp and PIP patients
3/2009 -- 10/2009: Orthopedics Excellence, Garden City, NY
Independent Contractor, Sports Medicine/General Orthopedics Specialty PA
• Administered procedures casting, splinting, arthrocentesis of joints, joint injections, closed reductions, and trigger point injections
• Reviewed x-rays, and MRI’s
• Treated young athletes with sports injuries as well as elderly patients in need of joint replacements
• Treated fractures such as clavicle, tibial plateau, calcaneal, supracondyle, radial head, stress, ankle, foot, scaphoid, compression, proximal humerus, distal radius, elbow, femur, spine, and hip
• Evaluated patients with ACL, PCL, and collateral ligament strains, rotator cuff tears, bicipital tendon and labral tears, labral tears of the hip, meniscus tears, and hand strains and sprains
• Reviewed with patients their MRI findings and discussed their surgical treatment options
Professional Experience:
1/2008 -- 8/2008: JFK Medical Center, Atlantis, FL
Independent Contractor, Fast Track/Main Emergency Department PA
• Estimated volume is 90,000 patients yearly
• Performed the following procedures: simple and complex suturing, splinting, lumbar punctures, I/D of abscesses, stabilizing trauma patients, closed reductions of PIP and DIP joints, nail trephination, foreign body removal in eyes, nose, and ears, anterior and posterior nasal packing for nosebleeds, foley catheter placements, slit lamp exams, disimpaction, nerve blocks, arthrocentesis of joints, cortisone injections, extensor tendon repairs, shoulder and hip reductions, bartholins abcess, thrombosed hemorrhoid excision
• Treated multiple trauma evaluations, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, neurologic work ups, and common fast track evaluations
• Worked in an environment that required multitasking and quick decision-making
2005 -- 2010: ER Urgent Care, Hallandale, FL
Independent Contractor, Urgent Care PA
• Provided emergent and urgent care for injuries and illnesses
• Treated workman’s comp injuries
• Performed procedures such as: I/D of abscesses, suturing, gynecological exams, pap smears, rectal swabs, throat cultures, PPD placement, injections, casting, splinting, and removal of foreign bodies
• Conducted physical exams and interpreted exam results
• Interpreted ECG’s and rhythm strips, plain radiographs, and MRI’s
• Managed patients with rashes, lacerations, allergic reactions, sore throats, ear infections, TB screening, school and sports physicals, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, fractures, inhalation injuries, nosebleeds, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, vertigo, minor head trauma, asthmatic attacks, and pneumonia
• Managed primary care patients with hypertension, hypercholesteremia CHF, NIDDM, IDDM, asthma, COPD patients
2004 – 2005: North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
Urology, ENT, ER PA
• Admitted and consulted in emergency room on urology and ENT patients
• Provided first assist in operating room
• Performed procedures such as: ABG, CBI placement, NG tubes placement, suprapubic tubes, foley catheters, inserting filiform followers, foleys for posterior nose bleeds, and anterior nasal packing
• Reviewed x-rays and CT scans
• Managed all aspects of patient care on the surgical floor including: performed rounds, reviewed blood work, administered chemotherapy, and irrigated foley catheters
• Consulted with ICU, SICU, cardiologist, infectious disease, internist, and neurologist in achieving best treatment protocols for patients.
Certification:
NCCPA Certified
• Certified PAC New York
• Certified PAC Florida
• Certified PAC California
• Certified in ACLS and BCLS
• Certified in Barrier Precautions and Infection Control
• Certified by American College of Sports Medicine
Professionalism: American Academy of Physicians Assistant
Awards & Honors: Dean’s List Recognition
References: Will be furnished upon request.
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