Senior Physician Assistant Resume Samples
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1054 McCullough Tunnel
Chicago
IL
+1 (555) 584 1293
1054 McCullough Tunnel
Chicago
IL
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+1 (555) 584 1293
Experience
Experience
Boston, MA
Senior Physician Assistant
Boston, MA
Tremblay Group
Boston, MA
Senior Physician Assistant
- Depending on the specialty, may work as the First Assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing
- Developing and implementing management plans
- Develops and provides education related to pre and post-operative evaluation and treatment plans
- Developing and providing education related to pre and post-operative evaluation
- Providing assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines
- Assisting physicians during medical procedures
New York, NY
Senior Physician Assistant Oncology
New York, NY
Zulauf-Larkin
New York, NY
Senior Physician Assistant Oncology
- The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician. Primary Duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, & compiles patient medical data, including health history & results of physical examination
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, & laboratory tests, & interprets test results for deviations from normal
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing & wound care, & managing infection
- Performs other department specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
- Develops & implements patient management plans, records progress notes, & assists in provision of continuity of care
- Instructs & counsels patients regarding compliance w/ prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth & development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, & health maintenance & other relevant patient education
present
Houston, TX
Off Site Senior Physician Assistant
Houston, TX
Tromp-Dibbert
present
Houston, TX
Off Site Senior Physician Assistant
present
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies. Interprets diagnostic test results
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and managing wound care and infections
- Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection-control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
- Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
- Assesses patient health by interviewing them and obtaining and/or updating medical history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
Education
Education
Master’s Degree in Responsibility Required
Master’s Degree in Responsibility Required
Kaplan University
Master’s Degree in Responsibility Required
Skills
Skills
- Demonstrated excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast paced environment
- Ability perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action
- Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics
- BART or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date
- Identifies patient/family problems or learning barriers including physical, cognitive, environmental, language/cultural, financial, psychosocial, and spiritual and provides appropriate referral as necessary to function as part of a team
- Current California Physician Assistant (PA) license
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse population. Demonstration of a high-level of professionalism and excellent communication skills. Ability to function as part of a team
- Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine including basics in pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery - in particular wound care, therapeutics, including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics
- BART or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel, and skill at providing clear written, verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Serves as first line administrative supervisor for a group of Physician Assistants under the technical direction of a physician
- Prepares performance evaluations for the Physician Assistant staff
- Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions, transfers, work improvement, and discharge
- Resolves problems of employee grievances and discipline and/or makes recommendation regarding unresolved problems
- Plans and conducts staff meetings
- Reviews the quality of completed and in-progress assignments and implements corrective measures where necessary
- Develops and revises proposed Physician Assistant programs based on changes in needs, review of patient records, and review of professional literature
- Assists in supervising and evaluating clinical performance of the Physician Assistants assigned to the area of specialty
- Serves as a resource person to the Physician Assistant regarding unusual or difficult cases and demonstrates appropriate evaluation and treatment procedures
- Assists in the clinical training of students, orientation of allied health team, and provides for staff development through in-service training and arrangement for attendance at special conferences, seminars, or college education courses
- Provides technical guidance to students by instructing, training, and evaluating them in developing methods and procedures for assigned areas
- Master's Degree from an accredited university in Public Health Science, Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology or a closely related field
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, & compiles patient medical data, including health history & results of physical examination
- Instructs & counsels patients regarding compliance w/ prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth & development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, & health maintenance & other relevant patient education
- Based upon Specific Specialty, additional duties may include the following
- Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges
- Minimum three (3) years of previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred
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Senior Physician Assistant Oncology Resume Examples & Samples
- The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician. Primary Duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, & laboratory tests, & interprets test results for deviations from normal
- Develops & implements patient management plans, records progress notes, & assists in provision of continuity of care
- Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information & history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, & reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician
- Provides patient & family w/ pre-operative/pre-procedure & other pertinent education
- Sr. Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Department: Fluoroscopy Permit required, or must obtain within 1 (one) year from date of hire
- Fluoroscopy Permit may be required
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal
- Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician
- Provides patient and family with pre-operative/pre-procedure and other pertinent education
- Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provides blood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes diagnostic images, instruments and pertinent patient information
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines
- Performs post-operative procedures to include entering standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic studies; assists with management of patients
- Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner
- Three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Meets the legal requirements to practice as a Physician's Assistant as determined by graduation from a training program approved by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California; to be certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Medical Examiners
- Physician Assistant (PA) - issued by the state of California
- Demonstrated knowledge of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, including knowledge of pathology of patient population, expected outcomes, normal and abnormal lab results
- Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, procedures used in adult medicine including purpose, supplies and/or equipment needed, how to perform test, exam and/or procedure accurately, infection control mechanisms and recording in medical record
- Demonstrated computer experience using Electronic Medical Records, databases, word processing and spreadsheet
- Excellent organizational skills in order to rapidly prioritize activities in a high-volume, dynamic, multiple demand clinic and hospital setting
- Identifies patient/family problems or learning barriers including physical, cognitive, environmental, language/cultural, financial, psychosocial, and spiritual and provides appropriate referral as necessary to function as part of a team
- Experience working in an inpatient setting
- Oncology, ED, and Urgent Care experience
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Meets the legal requirements to practice as a Physician's Assistant as determined by graduation from a training program approved by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California; to be certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Medical Examiners; and possess the skills, knowledges, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
- Current BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date
- Excellent clinical skills including experience in the evaluation and assessment of complex medical inpatients, including vital signs, fluid status, laboratory data, radiographic data; experience in formulating appropriate assessment and treatment plans; experience with bedside procedures including venous access, paracentesis, lumbar puncture and thoracentesis
- Demonstrated experience performing initial history and physical examination; identifying major medical problems, and formulating appropriate plans of action
- Demonstrated experience performing diagnostic tests, exams, procedures (laboratory blood tests, FNA, punch biopsies, and excision biopsies) used in adult medicine. Knowledge of the purpose of these tests and infection control mechanisms
- Knowledge of clinical pharmacology sufficient to prescribe inpatient medications
- Demonstrated strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/EPIC for retrieval of patient data (Computer skills required; PCIS/EPIC preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to understand the medical as well as the psychosocial needs of a complex medical inpatient population
- Prior hospitalist or inpatient medicine experience
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrated excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast paced environment
- Proven experience in group nutritional and diabetes counseling and education. Strong skills in assessing, designing, implementing, and evaluating the nutritional, lifestyle, and educational needs of participants
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse population. Demonstration of a high-level of professionalism and excellent communication skills. Ability to function as part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to identify when a patient’s needs are outside the scope of your practice and expertise and arranges for additional services to meet needs
- Certification with the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators as Certified Diabetes Educator
- Comfortable in a group teaching setting and willingness to do community outreach
- Three (3) years experience caring for patients with diabetes
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- NCCPA certified, and possess a Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority issued by the Medical Board of California
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in oncology
- Current BLS with a commitment to obtain BART within six month of hire
- Demonstrated experience working independently as a Nurse Practitioner and exercising independent clinical judgment with demonstrated experience formulating and modifying specialized treatment plans
- Demonstrated experience taking detailed medical history, performing physical examinations, and interpreting findings
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, attending physicians, patient's primary medical team and other health care personnel. Skill at providing clear written, verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Experience developing and organizing training for patients and staff
- Urology experience highly preferred
- Outpatient experience
- ACLS
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Meet the legal requirements to practice as a Physician's Assistant as determined by graduation from a training program approved by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California; to be certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Medical Examiners; and possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within 6 months of hire date
- Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics, including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics
- Must have one (1) year of recent PA experience in orthopedics
- Knowledge of common orthopedic problems and treatments
- Skill in telephone interviewing of patients to efficiently retrieve accurate information
- Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems (specializing in sports medicine evaluations), and formulate appropriate plans of action
- Ability to manage own patient load
- Two (2) or more years of PA experience in orthopedics
- Prior experience in hand and sports orthopedics
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Must have five (5) years of recent PA experience in oncology and ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel
- Able to provide clear written, verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people
- Broad knowledge of oncology disease as well as treatment and modalities necessary for patient care and well-being
- Ability to write orders regarding execution of inpatient, outpatient plans of treatment, both internally and externally
- Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics
- Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and report this effectively to the physician in-charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patient
- Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians’ in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team
- Knowledge and ability of E&M billing/ documentation
- Posses the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
- Ambulatory Clinic and Infusion experience
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Senior Physician Assistant, Surgery / Burn Resume Examples & Samples
- Must maintain a current California Physician Assistant Licensure
- Must maintain California Physician Assistant Furnishing Certification
- Must maintain National Physician Assistant Certification
- Current CPR/BLS certificate
- Ability to perform various medical procedures, for diagnostic studies and therapeutic modalities
- Skills necessary to function as first assistant in operative procedures
- Ability to properly counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel
- Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physician’s in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team
- Theoretical background in: anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics
- Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management
- Knowledge necessary for instructing house staff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of acute and chronic burn/wound care
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QHC Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs related duties as required professionally or at the request of the Director of Service and/or Supervising Physician Assistant
- SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: Handles complex cases; gives guidance to staff Physician Assistants; performs administrative projects: scheduling employees, employee orientation, quality assurance/CQI. Performs special projects
- Manual dexterity required for adept manipulation of surgical instruments and handling of medical equipment; physical strength necessary for lifting and proper handling/positioning of patients
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance
- Maintains accurate and complete patient records. Develops and implements patient management plans, records procedure and progress notes and discharge summaries, and assists in provision of continuity of care
- Provide oversight of all surgical cases related to scheduling and medical clearance
- May prescribe medication
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performing physical examinations
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
- Counseling patients and families regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens
- Maintaining accurate and complete patient records
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 Manage vascular access for patients by placing and/or assisting in the maintenance of vascular access catheters (VAC) or facilitating referral to an inpatient access specialty service (e.g. Interventional Radiology, Critical Care)
- 2 Place midline catheters, peripherally inserted central lines (PICC), and difficult to place peripheral vein catheters (PVC) as needed
- 3 Round daily on all patients with midlines, PICCs, and central venous catheters (CVC) to determine appropriateness of utilization and ensure proper maintenance
- 4 Identify patients who may be candidates for midline catheters or PICCs
- 5-Lead educational activities and performance improvement related to VAC
- 6 Assist in writing policies and procedures related to VAC insertion, care and maintenance
- 7 Provide clinical staff education on VAC care and management
- 8 Provide clinical staff education on identification and management of common VAC complications
- 9 Monitor vascular access team device and procedure volume and quality metrics, including complications and line-associated infection rates. Present data at departmental and hospital quality improvement meetings
- 10 Work with MSSL Infection Prevention and Control Team to prevent central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)
- 11 Assist in the evaluation and introduction of novel VAC devices and related products
- 12- Assesses patient health by interview and by obtaining and/or updating medical history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- 17 Maintains accurate and complete patient records. Develops and implements patient management plans, records procedure and progress notes and discharge summaries, and assists in provision of continuity of care
- 18-Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection-control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations
- 2-3 years’ experience
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Must meet the legal requirements to practice as a Physician's Assistant as determined by graduation from a training program approved by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California; to be Certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Medical Examiners; and possess the skills, knowledges, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
- Must possess current California Physician's Assistant certificate
- Must possess nationally recognized PA certification (NCCPA)
- Current CPR certificate
- Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for the patients care and well-being and the skill in recording nursing/medical assessment findings accurately and completely
- Nephrology/dialysis experience
- Internal Medicine experience
- Knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Graduate of accredited PA training program and possess a California PA (Physician Assistant) license with prescriptive authority
- DEA Registration Certificate. Must have successfully completed or commit to complete within 6 months of hire the Controlled Substance Education Course by the California Academy of Physician Assistants
- Minimum one (1) year recent Physician Assistant experience in oncology
- Proven knowledge of BMT process and hematological blood cancers, including knowledge of pathology of patient population, expected outcomes, normal and abnormal lab results
- Demonstrated knowledge of administration of chemotherapy and other common blood & marrow transplant medications
- Demonstrated experience providing patient education and counseling and developing and implementing long and short range treatment plans. Comfortable in a group teaching setting
- BMT/Hematology/Oncology inpatient experience
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Current California Physician Assistant (PA) license
- Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine including basics in pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery - in particular wound care, therapeutics, including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics
- Ability perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel, and skill at providing clear written, verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people
- Surgical experience
- Knowledge necessary for instructing house staff, medical students, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel in all aspects of acute and chronic care
- Skill to operate appropriate medical equipment, i.e., central venous pressure monitors, electrocardiography machines, cardiac defibrillator, transducer systems, digital read-out equipment, and medical computer systems
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Off Site Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assesses patient health by interviewing them and obtaining and/or updating medical history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies. Interprets diagnostic test results
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and managing wound care and infections
- Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection-control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations
- Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures
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Senior Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Current California Physician's Assistant license required
- Ability perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems (specializing in sports medicine evaluations), and formulate appropriate plans of action
- Strong knowledge of established protocols and ability to establish new protocols as needed
- NCCPA
- Recent PA experience in orthopedics and/or trauma
