Candidate 12644 is a qualified Physician Assistant seeking an exciting Orthopedic Surgery position with a progressive practice in the Dallas/FW area. Candidate graduated from one of the leading PA schools in the country and is certified in the state of Texas. Experience includes in-patient, out-patient, and surgical settings. Available immediately!

1. Candidate 12644 is a qualified Physician Assistant seeking
an exciting Orthopedic Surgery position with a progressive
practice in the Dallas/FW area. Candidate graduated from
one of the leading PA schools in the country and is certified
in the state of Texas. Experience includes in-patient, out-
patient, and surgical settings. Available immediately!
Highlights of Qualifications
 Graduated from the 7th highest ranked American physician assistant program after fulfilling 12
months of clinical rotations, including orthopedics. Followed by a year of hands-on practice and
first-assist training in arthroscopy and total joint arthroplasty at a respected practice.
 Reassuringly conduct (without supervision) histories, examinations, and procedures such as
injections, aspirations, staple and pain pump removal, wound evaluation, and dressing changes.
 Consistently produce informed, satisfied patients based on a decade of experience in health
education, volunteer advocacy, and customer service.
CLINICAL SKILLS
Outpatient
• Triage visits with doctor based on examination and order pertinent imaging.
• Prescribe durable medical equipment, analgesics, and/or physical therapy.
• Dictate all patient encounters with accuracy and speed.
Surgery
• Contact primary care offices and order tests to ensure medical clearance.
• Manage preoperative visits and arrange postoperative rehabilitation.
• Write hospital orders, position patient in the OR, and have some training as first assist in arthroscopy,
rotator cuff repairs, total joint arthroplasty, and more.
Inpatient

2. • Carefully promote patient satisfaction and cheer during postoperative rounds.
• Create documents including H&Ps, discharge summaries, and progress notes.
• Represent the surgeon with professionalism and implement the treatment plan with nurses, OR staff,
home healthcare, and physical therapy.
WORK HISTORY
 Acquired the above skills at a busy orthopedic practice immediately after graduation—
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practice in Texas, 2009-2010
 Taught biology and sex education, mentored the school health club, and debunked wildly
circulating myths about sex and disease at a rural boarding school in a developing nation—
Peace Corps, 2003-2004
 Created opportunities for patient interaction prior to medical training by shadowing local
physician’s, attending to patient comfort in the emergency room, and volunteering as a survivor
advocate at the Rape Crisis Center—Southeast Texas, 1998-2002
Education and Certification
Texas License, Texas Medical Board, 2009
NCCPA, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2009
M.P.A.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Large Texas University, December 2008
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna cum laude, Texas A&M University, December 2002
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