Physician Assistant Medical

WILLIAM SYSKA, M.M., M.I.S., PA-C

**** ******* ********* ****. **** Chester, PA 19382

610-***-****, 484-***-****, *******.*****@*******.***

EDUCATION

Master in Information Sciences 2003

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Master in Management 1994

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Physician Assistant Certification 1981

King’s College, Wilkes Barre, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology 1979

State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cancer Treatment Centers of America- Eastern Regional, Philadelphia, PA 2009-2012

Manager of Pain Management and Quality of Life Services

• Managed a staff of four directing the Pain Management and Quality of Life Programs for both inpatient and outpatient services.

• Ensured comprehensive treatment over the trajectory of illness including: triage, acute care, and multisystem management.

• Managed and developed budgets and implemented quality of life program.

• Provided staff education and monitored staff compliance with regulator credentialing requirements.

SUNOCO, Inc. Refining and Supply, Philadelphia, PA 2005-2009

Medical Director

• Director of Occupational Health Services.

• Utilization review to maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements.

• Managed quality outcomes within a wellness program model to minimize absenteeism and maximize productivity.

• Supervised disability services; both occupational and non-occupational.

• Managed Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

• Participated in implementing an Electronic Medical Record System (EMR)

Exelon Corporation, Philadelphia, PA/Chicago, IL 2000-2004 Manager, Medical Services (Occupational Health & Safety)

• Managed a staff of 20 employees providing interstate services to over 20,000 employees.

• Directed medical surveillance programs to maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC), and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements.

• Oversight of Employee Wellness Program

• 15% reduction in operational expenses

• Return on investment outcomes of over $2,000,000 per year secondary to enhanced disability management

• Completed gap analysis resulting in program recommendations, which expedited multiple acquisitions.

PECO Energy Company, Philadelphia, PA 1983-2000

Manager, Clinical Services

• Managed a staff of 13 employees providing multi-site services to over 6,000 employees.

• Directed medical surveillance programs to maintain compliance with Depart of Transportation (DOT), United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC), and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements.

• Developed and implemented the following as part of an employee wellness program:

o Implementation of employee wellness/fitness centers

o Implementation of a comprehensive, integrated database (DataPipe) for all occupational health & safety functions

o Outsourcing employee assistance program to provide enhanced and expanded services

o Completed gap analysis resulting in program recommendations, which expedited multiple acquisitions

Lead Clinician/Physician Assistant

• Provided medical surveillance exams in compliance with USNRC, DOT, and OSHA

• Developed a comprehensive policy and procedure manual

• Implemented a comprehensive hearing conservation program

• Designed and implemented four new occupational health facilities

• Implemented a Fitness-For-Duty Program

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

America College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Philadelphia Occupational and Environmental Society

American Association of Physician Assistants

Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

LICENSES AND SPECIAL TRAINING

National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant Licensure – State of Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant Licensure – State of New Jersey

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE

Cancer Treatment Centers of America 2009-Present

Patient Empowerment Team Model

• Worked as part of a team to ensure Patient-centered advocacy and care.

Cancer Committee

• This committee worked to achieve accreditation from the American College of Surgeons as a Community Cancer Hospital

Pharmacy and Therapeutics

• This committee would review medications and make recommendations to include or exclude medications from the hospital formulary

Pharmacy and Therapeutics Safety Committee

• This is a subcommittee reviewed safety issues regarding the use of medications

Staff Education

• Worked in collaboration with the nurse educator to provide monthly hospital-wide education on: pain assessment techniques, ensuring proper PCA (patient controlled Analgesia) utilization, and current medications used in the pain management of cancer patients.

EXELON/PECO

Manual of Policies and Procedures

• Authored manual addressing: Guideline for Respirator Evaluation, Nuclear Group Heat Stress Evaluation, Crane Operator Certification, U.S.D.O.T. Medical Evaluation, Fire Brigade, Asbestos Medical Surveillance Examination, Quality Control Inspector Evaluation, Commercial Diver Medical Evaluation, Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation, Procedure for the Medical Evaluation of Personnel Requiring Nuclear Power Plant Operator License (R.O., S.R.O., L.S.R.O.) for the Nuclear Division and Certification.

Developed a Hearing Conservation Program

o Implementation Guideline & Decision Trees for:

o Daily Calibration, Daily Testing Log, Transfer of Audiometric Data (To HCNC)

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