Desiree Reid
Eagle
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant with 7 years of clinical experience, nationally certified by the NCCPA and unrestricted license to practice in Idaho, including current DEA licensure. Graduated with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2017 and achieved initial board certification via the PANCE in 2018, maintaining active certification through continued demonstration of clinical knowledge and adherence to professional standards. Built a strong academic foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, graduating summa cum laude from Arizona State University in 2014. Although the posting was not for a physician assistant, this role aligns very well with my strong desire to pivot from my current role. I want to better align myself to proactively identify and resolves issues before they escalate. My prior skills and knowledge as a PA I believe will provide a strong foundation to assume a new position and am very coachable, looking forward to training. I am passionate about supporting, guiding and making patients' feel seen and heard. I am committed to pivoting to a role that best utilizes my desire to positively, effectively provide better and more sustainable healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Summit Youth Academy / Residential Treatment Program
08.2022 - 11.2024
- As the sole psychiatric provider for an all-male Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), I delivered comprehensive mental health care to youth ages 8 to 17 within a highly structured, trauma-informed care (TIC) framework. The facility, licensed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Children’s Licensing Department and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), upheld rigorous clinical and ethical standards. My role demanded close interdisciplinary collaboration with counselors, occupational therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure holistic, individualized treatment plans. I also regularly served as an advocate for residents within the judicial system, providing clinical insight and support to ensure their mental health needs were recognized and addressed. This experience deepened my ability to navigate complex behavioral health cases, foster therapeutic rapport with at-risk youth, and work cohesively within a multifaceted care team.
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
GEM Family Medicine and Pregnancy Care
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Joining a new practice as the only female provider presented both challenges and opportunities for growth. It required a strong sense of confidence to ensure my clinical opinions were heard and respected, while maintaining the flexibility and humility essential to thriving in a collaborative team environment. The practice emphasized a team-based approach, especially critical given the unpredictable nature of obstetric care, where physicians often had to leave clinic suddenly to attend deliveries. I consistently stepped up in these moments, taking initiative to manage additional patients and ensure continuity of care. This experience reinforced my ability to adapt under pressure, lead with professionals, and contribute meaningfully to a supportive and high-functioning clinical team.
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Valor Health
07.2018 - 08.2023
- In my role as a Physician Assistant in an urgent care setting, I worked 12-hour shifts, including weekends—making a flexible and demanding schedule second nature to me. The fast-paced environment required rapid clinical decision-making and the ability to quickly establish rapport with a diverse patient population. I consistently balanced efficiency with empathy, ensuring patients felt heard and cared for despite time constraints. The broad range of presenting conditions across all age groups sharpened my diagnostic skills and strengthened my ability to tailor explanations and education to each patient’s level of understanding. This experience enhanced my adaptability, communication, and time management—skills I continue to carry into every clinical setting.
Urgent Care/Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Black Canyon Medical Group
02.2020 - 01.2022
- While working in a dual role encompassing both urgent care and family medicine, I learned to seamlessly adjust my clinical approach based on the nature of each visit. Urgent care appointments required efficient, focused care for acute concerns, often with patients who would follow up elsewhere, while family medicine visits involved continuity and a more comprehensive, long-term perspective. This dynamic environment taught me to treat each patient as unique, providing personalized, compassionate care regardless of visit type. By building trust and creating a welcoming experience, many patients initially seen for urgent issues chose to transition their primary care to our clinic—often citing the combination of friendliness, attentiveness, and clinical thoroughness they received as the deciding factor.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Worcester, Massachusetts12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2014
Skills
- Effectively coordinate the patient's care plan, including but not limited to, involving the family, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and verifying/resolving barriers to ensure both inpatient and outpatient treatment is cohesive
- Thoroughly and timely clinically document
- Reliable, trustworthy and adaptable
- Advocating for the patient passionately
- Ability to problem solve through analytical thinking and addition to details
- Interpersonal communication, both verbal and nonverbal cues Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Timeline
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Summit Youth Academy / Residential Treatment Program
08.2022 - 11.2024
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
GEM Family Medicine and Pregnancy Care
02.2022 - 11.2024
Urgent Care/Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Black Canyon Medical Group
02.2020 - 01.2022
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Valor Health
07.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Arizona State University
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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