Orthopedic Physician Assistant

August **, ****

Steven A. Kelham PA-C

**** ******* *****

Colorado Springs, CO 80923

719-***-****/649-3372

To Whom It May Concern:

I am a certified physician assistant with 10 years experience currently working as the Chief Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Physician Assistant at the USAF Academy. I am interested in the Orthopedic Physician Assistant position you have available within your practice.

I am a motivated and hard working individual and I believe I would be a valuable asset to your service. I have a solid foundation of surgical and clinical experience, which could quickly be adapted to your orthopedic setting. Furthermore, I believe I would be a strong contributor to the production, growth, and overall continued success of your practice. I understand that adding the right physician assistant to your staff is an important decision affecting the service and care provided to your patients. Therefore, I am confident you will find that my enthusiasm, professionalism, and commitment to outstanding patient care would make me a valuable addition to your medical team.

I look forward to hearing from you to further discuss my qualifications or to answer any questions you may have. I can provide a list of personal and professional references if needed. I am available at any time and may be reached by cell phone 719-***-**** or email: ********@*****.***. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

//Signed//

Steven A. Kelham, MPAS, PA-C

Steven Avery Kelham

5907 Leather Drive

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923

HP: 719-***-****

Cell: 719-***-****

********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Physician Assistant

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Chief Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine United States Air Force Academy

- Lead Surgical First Assistant for Sports Medicine team serving 4000 AFA Cadets and over 1000 D1A NCAA Athletics

- Managed over 5000 patient encounters with more than 500,000 dollars in work related revenue

- Virginia Certification (eligible)

- National Certification (NCCPA)

- Master of Science Degree (Physician Assistant studies)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2007-PRESENT

- Chief PA, Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine, USAF Academy, Colorado

- Expertly managed 3 mid-level providers, organized and executed 24 hour staffing and on-call consultation for 5 Military Treatment Facilities serving over 350,000 TRICARE Beneficiaries

- Oversight for peer review and practice quality assurance culmination in zero adverse clinical/surgical outcomes

- Forged effective and efficient Surgeon-PA teams

- Assistant Clinical Phase PA Program Coordinator/Orthopedic Preceptor

 Interservice Physician Assistant Program, UNMC

 University Of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Beth El Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Program

- Assistant, team physician Division 1A Varsity Men’s Basketball

- Assistant, team physician Junior Varsity Football

2006-2007

- Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Fellow, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas.

2003-2006

- Staff, Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Hickam AFB, Hawaii

- Team Lead, 3 Providers/Ancillary support staff

- Medical director for Radiology services and annual budget of approximately $750,000

2001-2003

- Staff, Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Keesler AFB, Mississippi

- Family Medicine Preceptor, Interservice Physician Assistant Program

- Adjunct Professor, University Of South Alabama Physician Assistant Program

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

10th Medical Group, USAF Academy, CO

Evans Army Community Hospital, Ft Carson, CO

21st Medical Group, Peterson AFB, CO

St. Francis/Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO

EDUCATION

2007- Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant Fellowship, SAUSHEC, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas

2002- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Family Medicine), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska

2001- Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska

1999-2001 Graduate, Interservice Physician Assistant Program

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons- Member

Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery- Member

American Academy of Physician Assistants- Fellow Member

Society of Air Force Physician Assistants- Fellow Member

HONORS

2008- Jesse Edwards Company Grade Officer Physician Assistant of the Year

2008- Orthopedic Preceptor of the year, IPAP

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