BRENT E. WALKER, PA-C
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tucson Orthopedic Institute - Tucson, Arizona
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
October 1997 to present
‚ First surgical assist, incision closure, post-surgical dressing application
‚ Office assessment and management, independent and in physician consultation
‚ Perform pre-operative surgical work-ups, pre- & post-operative orders and daily rounds
‚ Patient education, telephone conversations, PT referrals, insurance and legal document preparation
‚ Un-blinded injector for Genzime study
‚ Currently on the medical staff for Tucson Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital & Northwest Medical Center
‚ Have done Level 1 Trauma call
‚ Good standing with the State Board and authorized to write prescriptions for level 2, 3, 4 5 and non-scheduled medications
Thomas Davis Medical Centers - Tucson, Arizona
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
May 1989 to October 1997
‚ First surgical assist, incision closure, post-surgical dressing application
‚ Office assessment and management, independent and in physician consultation
‚ Perform pre-operative surgical work-ups, pre- & post-operative orders and daily rounds
‚ Patient education, telephone conversations, PT referrals, insurance and legal document preparation
‚ On the medical staff for Tucson Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital & El Dorado Hospital
‚ Good standing with the State Board and authorized to write prescriptions for level 2, 3, 4 5 and non-scheduled medications
Overland Park, Kansas
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
August 1988 to February 1989
‚ First surgical assist and office assessment
‚ Responsible for pre- and post-operative orders and surgical follow-up
‚ Experienced in H & Ps, discharge summaries, narrative reports and casting
‚ In charge of surgery scheduling and consultations
BRENT E. WALKER, PA-C
EDUCATION
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
Bachelor of Health Sciences – Physician Assistant
1986 - 1988
‚ Graduated Cum Laude, August 1988
‚ 12 months Didactic/12 months Clinical studies, Rotations in: Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Endocrinology, and Family Practice
‚ Presidential, Brookings-Lewin, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
‚ Golden Key National Honor Society and Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges
Labette Community College, Parsons, Kansas
Associate of Arts - Sciences
1982 to 1984
‚ Graduated Magna Cum Laude
‚ G.P.A. 3.84, Honor Role 4-semesters, Tuition Scholarships
CERTIFICATES/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES
‚ Certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants
‚ American Academy of Physician Assistants
‚ Arizona Academy of Physician Assistants
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
KATHRYN A. SIEMSEN-WALKER
5859 N. Placita Paisaje
Tucson, Arizona 85750
520-577-7882