RACHEL LEVITCH
Boise
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant and mid-level practitioner with several years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive/invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Physician Assistant
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
10.2015 - Current
- Perform assessments, diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management of acutely and chronically ill in Family Medicine.
- Perform minor procedures and utilize diagnostic services.
Certified Physician Assistant
Cascade Medical Center
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Perform assessments, diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management of acutely and chronically ill in Family Medicine, in-hospital and Emergency Medicine setting.
- Perform minor procedures and utilize diagnostic services.
Certified Physician Assistant
Primary Health Medical Group
11.2009 - 08.2015
- Perform assessments, diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management of acutely and chronically ill in the Urgent Care setting.
- Perform minor procedures and utilize diagnostic services.
Paramedic
Ada County Paramedics
01.1993 - 01.2009
- Assess, evaluate and provide treatment for patients of all ages in emergency situations.
- Perform supervisory duties and assist in teaching continuing education to providers.
- Specialized training in and experience with Hazardous Materials Team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Care Nursing Home, In Home Care Services and St Alphonsus
01.1984 - 01.1990
- Provide and assist with basic life care needs.
- Assist and support nursing care staff.
Education
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant
Oregon Health & Science University
08.2009
Paramedic Degree -
Ada County Paramedics
12.1996
Bachelors of Arts - Chemistry,minor Philosophy
College of Idaho
05.1989
Skills
- Assessment techniques
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Therapeutic management
- Minor procedures
- Patient education
- Patient health data management
- Emergency response
- Time management
Volunteer Experience
- Cross Cultural Solutions, Ghana, Africa
- Friends in Action, Boise, Idaho
- Ronald McDonald House, Boise, Idaho and Portland, Oregon
- Food Bank, Portland, Oregon
- Bruce Peru, Peru, South America
- ADPP, Angola, Africa
- Candlelighters, Boise, Idaho
- Special Olympics, Boise, Idaho
Hobbies and Interests
- Yoga
- Music
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Cooking
- River sports
- Horse riding
Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 01/01/09, Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Certificate/past instructor, 01/01/96, Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Certificate/past instructor, 01/01/96, Current
- State of Idaho and National Registry Paramedic, 01/01/92, 12/31/12
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, 01/01/09, Current
- Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants, 01/01/09, Current
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (2009 - current)
- State of Idaho and National Registry Paramedic (1992 - 2012)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Physician Assistant
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
10.2015 - Current
Certified Physician Assistant
Cascade Medical Center
05.2015 - 09.2019
Certified Physician Assistant
Primary Health Medical Group
11.2009 - 08.2015
Paramedic
Ada County Paramedics
01.1993 - 01.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Care Nursing Home, In Home Care Services and St Alphonsus
01.1984 - 01.1990
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant
Oregon Health & Science University
Paramedic Degree -
Ada County Paramedics
Bachelors of Arts - Chemistry,minor Philosophy
College of Idaho
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