Jeffrey O. Kasbohm, PA-C
1351 Hampshire Avenue South, #127
St. Louis Park, MN, 55426
952/544-0657
email: Jeffkaz@earthlink.net
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OBJECTIVE
Physician Assistant position in urban emergency department, university, or urgent care setting. Seek to use and expand experience in urgent/emergency care, utilize fluency in Spanish to contribute to effectiveness of an emergency, internal medicine, or urgent care team. _____________________________________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
COLUMBIA PARK MEDICAL GROUP (February 2002 to present)
Work in all three of Columbia Parks three Urgent Care Centers (Fridley Plaza, Andover Park and Brooklyn Park); work independently seeing all ages and acuity's of patient complaints: from chest pain, s.o.b., minor trauma, abdominal pain, lightheaded / dizziness, vaginal bleeding, ECG and X-ray ordering interpretation etc. Large number of geriatric patients at the Fridley Plaza (75% of hours), more intensely pediatrics at the Andover Park clinic. Large number of Ob/Gyn patients.
LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, Premier Southern California, Inner City Level I Trauma Center, Long Beach, CA January, 1995 - January 2002
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
The emergency department (ED) staff of this 729 - bed comprehensive medical center provide care for 100,000 patient visits per year. The department serves a mixed population composed of inner city, MediCal, Spanish-speaking, prepaid group, workers' compensation and work injury patients.
Emergency Department /Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Staff employee full-time 1995 - January 2002 in high volume Minor Care Center (MCC), a fast-track auxiliary urgent care facility annexed to the main ED and in the main ED. (Shares ED staff). Patient acuity in the MCC is low to moderate but adjusts to higher acuity depending on volume. PA's practice with high degree of independence. High concentration in pediatrics, minor to intermediate trauma, orthopedics.
Other more specific type cases encountered:
* non life-threatening to life-threatening trauma, mild to severe asthma, (peds to adult), non life-threatening gynecologic/STD cases, childhood infectious diseases, joint taps, all forms of wound care from simple to extensive - acute simple to complex facial and deep tissue extremity lacerations, digital amputation, penetrating wounds, I and D of abscesses (e.g., skin infection, pilonidal cysts, thrombosed hemorrhoids etc.), high degree of slit lamp expertise; abdominal pain, vag. bleeding;
* appropriate lab test / X-ray ordering, interpretation and treatment formulation;
* management and oversight of health care team ensuring smooth functioning between medical, nursing, e.m.t., in-house, referral and radiology tech staff;
* bedside teaching of third year pediatric, family practice, and podiatry residents beginning Spring of 1998.
WATTS HEALTH FOUNDATION (WHF), Los Angeles, CA
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November 1992 - 95
full -time; per diem 1995 until January 2002)
One of nation's largest community health care clinics serving a multicultural, inner-city population.
Staff Physician Assistant
Full-time member of C.A.R.E. (Community Access and Resource Extender) Team, a division within WHF November, 1992 to February, 1995. Part-time 1995 to 2002. Reported to Medical Director, C.A.R.E. Team. (cont. next page)
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Pediatric Mobile Primary Care, January, 1994 to January, 1995
Performed school physicals, citywide immunization programs, well-child assessments, general health screenings and primary care. Conducted simple laboratory tests including hemoglobin,
lead-level monitoring, and urinalyses. Managed conditions such as acute asthma exacerbation, to light trauma. Delivered health education in Spanish and English.
* Participated in Northridge Earthquake Relief effort.
* Provided care from the Pediatric Mobile Unit at WIC sites throughout Los Angeles County.
Adult Primary Care, November, 1992 to January 1994
Delivered adult homeless primary care. Conducted assessments for occupational disability and performed substance abuse confrontation. Performed health care services for the multicultural population served under the L. A. Department of Social Services General Relief Work and Health Assessment Program.
* Exceeded all patient quotas.
* Determined extent and class of medical/drug addiction problems from physical signs.
* Developed expertise in confronting patients humanely and diplomatically when the
clinical interpretation of the problem differed markedly from the patient explanation .
* Decided appropriate patient treatment plans.
* Developed sensitivity to cultural diversities and their implications.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 1990-1992
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
One year didactic training followed by one year clinical preceptorship experiences. Rotations focused largely on primary care:
* Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, 8 weeks
* Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, 8 weeks
* Rural Family Practice / Emergency Medicine, Darlington, WI, 8 weeks
* Orthopedic Surgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Denver, CO, 6 weeks, and
* Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals, Madison, WI, 6 weeks
Completed all rotations successfully. Developed many proficiencies including suturing, casting and radiologic interpretation.
CEDAR RIVERSIDE PEOPLE'S CENTER, Minneapolis, MN 1988 - 1990
A community sponsored inner-city / campus clinic
Patient Advocate
Discussed confidential and sensitive health issues with patients prior to physician's visitations. Aided Spanish-speaking patients. Developed perceptiveness and sensitivity with patients.
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FUNDACION DE ORTEGA Y GASSETT, Toledo, Spain 1997 - 1998
University of Minnesota Extension School, International Studies and Language
Exchange Student Program.
* Developed increased fluency in Spanish
* Demonstrated communication abilities with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
EDUCATION
BS, Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI 1992
Physician Assistant Program
MD Program, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN 1988/1989
BA, Philosophy, Cum Laude, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1988
Concentration in premedical studies / liberal arts. Dean's Honor Roll.
AA, Liberal Arts, Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN 1985
Concentration in premedical studies / liberal arts.
Surgical Technician Program, Hennepin County / Anoka Vocational Technical Institute 1982/83
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Fellow, Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Member, California Academy of Physician Assistants
Member, Phi Theta Kappa, National Scholastic Honor Society
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Co-Chair, Lecture Series, Student Bio-Medical Ethics Committee, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN
Member, Issue Oriented Debate Panel, Cable TV series, Bloomington, MN
Co-Director, Young Adults Group, Our Lady of Grace Parish, Edina, MN
MILITARY
Airman 1st Class, United States Air Force, Elmendorf Air Force Base, 1977-1980
Anchorage, AK
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