Experience

Florida Health Care Plans

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Physician Assistant

  • maj 2020 - –nu



Halifax Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Specialty Services

  • mar 2017 - maj 2020

  Responsible for the oversight and operations of Specialty Practices including; Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Wound Care, Neurosurgery, Urology, Urgent Care, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Employee Health, Student Clinics, Occupational Medicine and Re-New You (Wellness Program)Negotiate and Manage Physician ContractsDevelop the strategic direction of Specialty Service LinesManage 85 clinical and non-clinical FTEsMaintains the alignment of patient needs and budgetary responsibilitiesCollaborate with inpatient and outpatient stakeholders to ensure efficient operationsOversee the operations of Employee Health for over 4600 employees

• Manager, Physician Assistant

  • apr 2011 - mar 2017

  Manage Occupational Health Services Department and Employee Health DepartmentPerform physicals, back assessments and pre-employment testingAssist in the development of hospital wide wellness programResponsible for department budgeting and developmentEncourage a positive work environment for all staffManage Occupational Health Clinic serving over 300 business clientsNegotiate new client contractsDevelop departmental policies to comply with state and federal guidelinesNetwork with multiple organizational departments to implement strategies to improve vaccination complianceAnalyze monthly Budget Variance ReportDevelop and implement strategies to improve employee health tracking mechanisms

• Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery

  • nov 2004 - apr 2011

  First assist during complex spinal surgeries, aneurysm clippings, neoplasm resections, intracranial hemorrhage evacuations and wound closuresManage post-operative inpatient as well as outpatient care.Initiate new inpatient work-upsPerform history and physical examinations on all new patient visitsAssist and perform common neurosurgical proceduresServe on physician net revenue committee



Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Physician Assistant-Emergency Department

  • aug 2003 - nov 2004

  Performed history and physical exams, interviewed, observed, and examined patients to assess the nature of health care needs and problems.Ordered, performed and provided preliminary interpretation of laboratory tests.Performed procedures including: central line placement, endotracheal intubation, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, care and suturing of lacerations, casting/splinting, control of intranasal hemorrhage via packing/cauterization and removal of corneal foreign bodies.Established appropriate medical diagnoses and develop and implement treatment plans.Prescribed drugs according to established policy.Referred patients to specialists as necessary.Notified physician about unusual problems or serious changes in patients’ conditions.Documented observations and interventions in patient records.Consulted with other health care professionals regarding patient care and treatment.Coordinated patient care activities, diagnostic as well as therapeutic procedures and referrals to minimize patient discomfort and expenses.Developed and implemented formal and informal education methods. Counseled patients and families regarding treatment instructions and preventative measures.Daily follow-up on abnormal lab results of emergency department patients.Director of Continuing Medical Education for the Emergency Department, organizing lecture materials, speakers and end of year Continuing Medical Education credits.