Vivek Desai
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant @Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital
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WORK HISTORY
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant @Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital
Rockport, ME, US
Provide orthopedic care to patients in the pre-operative and post-operative phase in a community hospital practice• Round on admitted patients for orthopedic service, formulate discharge summaries and coordinate discharge plans with multi-disciplinary team• Independently evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with orthopedic complaints• Evaluate and treat complicated orthopedic conditions and provide appropriate referral to other specialties based on patient needs• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, consultations and procedures under direct and virtual supervision of attending physician• Perform detailed history and comprehensive physical exam pertaining to Orthopedic Surgery• Administer intra-articular, trigger point, hand and wrist cortisone injections in office for orthopedic complaints• Maintain consistent knowledge and implementation of cutting-edge technologies indicated for evaluation/management of orthopedic conditions• Apply thorough understanding of diagnostic modalities such as CT, MRI, arthroscopy, ultrasound to provide high quality care for variousorthopedic complaints
EDUCATION
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Boston University
Master's degree, Physician Assistant Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT VIVEK DESAI
Independent Physician Assistant looking to provide Locum Tenens PA coverage in Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Urgent Care, Cardiac Surgery, trauma surgery, surgical critical care and Primary Care. Currently licensed in 20 states
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