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Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Location:
Columbus, GA, 31909
Salary:
$120.000.00
Posted:
July 31, 2011

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Resume:

Malachi Hutto III, PA-C

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

Apt. 1222

Columbus Ga. 31909

706-***-**** home

706-***-**** cell

Objective: To obtain a position within the healthcare profession that offers the opportunity for career

Development and personal growth.

Work Experience:

Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (certified) 2009-Present ST Francis Orthopaedic Institute Columbus GA

First assist, post-op clinic, H&P’s, D/C Summaries, consents, cast, splints application/removal, rounds,

Phone triage, Total Joints, ACL Reconstructions Wound closures, review lab results, writing scripts, removal of pins, staples, and sutures

Physician Assistant (certified) 2008-2009 Southern Pain Institute Peachtree City, GA

Manage neuropathic, nociceptive, and visceral pain with pharmacologic and regional anesthetic

techniques trigger points, shoulder, and knee joint injections.

Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (certified) 2007-2008 Sports Medicine Associates of Augusta

Augusta, GA

First assist, post-op clinic, H&P's, consents, cast, splint application/removal, rounds, phone triage, total joint , pre-op packets/discussions, review lab, results, writing scripts, follow-up post-op phone calls, removal of pins, staples, and sutures .

Operating Room Technologist 2002-2007 Doctor’s Hospital Augusta, GA

Assisted in the following specialties General Surgery, Orthopedic, Vascular, Ear, Nose and Throat

Neurological, Ophthalmology, Thoracic, Plastic, OB/GYN, and Burn Surgery.

Clinical and Surgical First Assist 2000-2002 General Surgery/Oncology & Assoc. Augusta, GA

Performed initial patient assessments, medical histories, assisted in outpatient office procedures and first assistant in operating room, also performed hospital rounds.

Operating Room Technologist 1999-2000 Columbia Augusta Medical Center Augusta, GA

First Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery

OJT Surgical Technologist Program 1997-1999 Aiken Regional Medical Center Aiken, SC

First assistant orthopedic surgery; assisted private Orthopaedic physicians with evening cast clinic

Sales Associate/Independent Contractor 1994-1997 Sutter Corporation Charleston, SC

Provide setup and in-service to patients, doctors, and physical/occupational therapists on the use of CPM machine; provide bone and muscle stimulators and knee braces; call on new accounts; service and maintain all equipment, obtain insurance authorizations.

Orthopedic Cast Technician 1987-1997 The Moore Orthopedic Clinic Columbia, SC

Duties included casting, splinting, application of various braces, and taking patients’ vital signs.

Post-op dressing changes to include suture/staple removal. Responsible for ordering all medical

supplies, including soft goods and injectables. Transport patients to examining/cast room.

The scheduling of various diagnostic tests; MRI, EMG-NCV, CT and bone scans. Set-up and maintain treatment room for in office surgical procedures. Clean and sterilize instruments in autoclave.

Draw up injection, prep patients for aspiration/injection. Make new/follow-up appointments, screen medical calls and call in prescriptions per physician’s orders. Obtain insurance authorizations for surgery, physical therapy, durable medical equipment and braces.

Orthopaedic Cast Technician 1986-1987 Richland Memorial Hospital Columbia, SC

Assisted orthopedic residents while conducting cast clinic, casting, splinting, post-op dressing changes and crutch-walking instructions.

Orthopedic Cast Technician 1985-1987 EBI Medical Systems Columbia, SC

Home Care Specialist/Independent Contractor

Provide set up and in-service to patients, doctors, and physical/occupational therapists on cold therapy equipment. Provide and service all equipment as needed.

Emergency Room Nursing Technician 1984-1987 Richland Memorial Hospital Columbia, SC

Triage and evaluate various emergency patients to either out-patient or trauma rooms. Take vital signs, medical history, apply pressure dressings and splints until patient can be seen by a physician.

Orthopaedic Nursing Technician 1982-1984 Richland Memorial Hospital Columbia, SC

Patient care , pre-op and post-op, dressing changes and traction application.

Education: Augusta, GA

Medical College of Georgia 2005-2007 Degree Physician Assistant

Georgia Military College 2001-2003 Augusta, GA

Midlands Technical College 1997 Columbia, SC

San Diego School of Health Sciences 1979-1980 San Diego, CA

Professional Memberships:

National Association of Orthopaedic Physician Assistant

National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists

Awards Received:

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Battle “E” Award

Royal Order of the “Shellback”-crossed the equator in

Military Service:

United States Navy 1979-1982

A-6 Attack Squadron VA-115 Yokosuka, Japan

Aircraft Carrier USS Midway CV-41 Balboa

Park Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA

Honorable Discharge: March 9, 1982

Interests and Activities

Martial Arts, swimming, reading, and jogging, also playing the Gitar

Reference available upon request



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