Todd Smith
Summerhill
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated ability to deliver patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per diem physician assistant
Conemaugh Medwell Urgent care
09.2008 - Current
- Evaluation and treatment of minor illness and injuries including review of labs and xrays, splinting and casting
Chief Physician Assistant
Conemaugh Neurosurgery associates
06.2006 - Current
- Job duties divided between hospital rounding on consults and surgical admissions, clinic work including new patient evaluations, hospital and postop follow ups and operating room, assisting in surgery and closure as well as pre and postop care
- Duties also included establishing schedule to coordinate 3 mid level providers
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
Physician Assistant
UPMC/ Beres Family Medicine
08.1998 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Employed by UPMC Health System in a multiple physician family practice setting and then independently by Dr Chester Beres
- Duties included acute and chronic medical problem management and answered phones, triaged and evaluated patients, ordered appropriate testing, gave injections, prescribed medications and other treatments
- Also was involved with sports medicine for University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, a Division II college, sports teams
- Worked closely with the training staff and coaches providing health care for the student athletes
- Attended practices and home events, traveled with teams to away events, evaluated injuries in the office, coordinated specialist care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Sciences
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA08.1998
Skills
- Complete Patient Care Coordination
- Wound Suturing
- Comprehensive Primary Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Surgical Procedures
- Interpreting radiology results
- Telehealth Services
- Clinical decision making
Certification
- NCCPA Certification, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Pennsylvania License
Timeline
Per diem physician assistant
Conemaugh Medwell Urgent care
09.2008 - Current
Chief Physician Assistant
Conemaugh Neurosurgery associates
06.2006 - Current
Physician Assistant
UPMC/ Beres Family Medicine
08.1998 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Sciences
Saint Francis University
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