Physician Assistant Quality Assurance

CAREER SUMMARY

Physician Assistant--Certified with over 20 years’ experience in hospital care, addiction medicine, rehabilitation medicine and primary care, collaborating with other health care disciplines with an emphasis on health and wellness.

EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant January 2011 - present

Neurological and Stroke Care Clifton Park, NY 12065

Physician Assistant in neurology and interventional pain management practice.

Managed initial assessment of chronic low back, neck, shoulder, and leg pains, chronic migraines, cervicogenic and tension headaches, myofascial pain. Assessed for disability under workers compensation and no fault rules.

Dispensed refills of intrathecal pumps

Composed letters of medical necessity

Provided assessment of patients with seizure disorders, Parkinson's, chronic pain, and stroke

Proficient in EClinicalWorks v.9.0

Adept in navigating workers’ compensation rules and regulation

Physician Assistant August 2010- December 31, 2010

All Medical Staffing, Texas Various Locations

Locum tenens coverage at various facilities in family practice and onsite occupational health medicine settings.

pre-employment, DOT, and specialized physicals

respirator fittings

urgent care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses

Primary Care Physician Assistant August 2001 - 02 June 2009

The Lexington Center (Fulton County ARC) Gloversville NY

Responsible for the primary care of developmentally disabled, autistic and brain-injured individuals in both residential and clinical settings.

Assessed and managed pre-hospital emergency care of above individuals.

Performed employee health verification exams and testing and maintained occupational health records of employees.

Obtained, and interpreted laboratory tests and x-rays as indicated, and initiated appropriate treatment. Provided appropriate follow-up care, including wound care, minor orthopedic care, and immunizations as needed

Rehabilitation Physician Assistant September 1994 - May 2001

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Schenectady NY

Rounding on and providing patient care in Phyisiatry, Orthopedic, Pulmonary, and Brain Injury Services.

Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings between disparate service groups to maximize outcome management.

Assisted in quality assurance, and had membership on the pharmacy and therapeutics subcommittee .

Performed Medical History and Physical Exams.

Obtained, and interpreted laboratory tests and x-rays as indicated, and initiated appropriate treatment, including anti-coagulation.

Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant May 1991 - September 1994

Conifer Park Glenville NY

Managed acute detoxification of alcohol and poly-drug dependent persons.

Treated complications and comorbidities of alcoholism and substance abuse, including HIV disease, STDs, hypertension and diabetes.

Counseled patients on lifestyle modification, sleep hygiene, and non-pharmacologic management of pain.

Treated minor injuries and illnesses, including orthopedic injuries, bronchitis, asthma, and hypertension as needed

Hospital Care Physician Assistant September 1988-May 1991

Ellis Hospital Schenectady NY

Managed inpatients in a busy internal medicine hospital service, writing admitting orders, discharge orders, and dispensing intravenous fluids, and medications.

Administered immunizations, Mantoux tests, and intravenous medications as required.

Managed complications and reactions from administered chemotherapy and blood transfusions.

Assisted the Code Team as necessary. .

EDUCATION

Albany Medical College/ Hudson Valley Community College, Albany NY

Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications:

NCCPA #1021104

BLS 7/2009/ACLS 09/2009

Hamilton College, Clinton NY

Bachelors of Arts - English Literature

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

AAPA –- member

NYSSPA – member

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