Manages the Office of the Joint Surgeon (JFS) Staff and facilitates all staff actions. Serves as the JFS in the absence of the incumbent, provides and reinforces the JFS’s guidance and intent. Serves as first line supervisor providing organizational stewardship, process improvement, program management, strategic and operational planning guidance for multi-domain operations in a complex environment for 11 personnel spanning over ten medical functional areas to include health service support… Show more Manages the Office of the Joint Surgeon (JFS) Staff and facilitates all staff actions. Serves as the JFS in the absence of the incumbent, provides and reinforces the JFS’s guidance and intent. Serves as first line supervisor providing organizational stewardship, process improvement, program management, strategic and operational planning guidance for multi-domain operations in a complex environment for 11 personnel spanning over ten medical functional areas to include health service support (HSS), medical logistics (MEDLOG), force health protection (FHP), and patient movement (PM) for over 5,000 US service members in 12 East African nations. Advises on all matters pertaining to the health of the deployed force operating in an area of over 2 million square miles in the CJTFO-HOA joint operations area (JOA) and other areas of interest (AOI). Responsible for the development, oversight, implementation, and reinforcement of policies, directives, and instructions to ensure the continued medical readiness of assigned joint forces. Advances operational readiness of the joint force; ensures response preparedness for contingency and crisis operations the continent of Africa; manages health engagement programs and activities; develops strategic guidance and policy for the conduct of health engagements to enhance security cooperation and building partner capacity; establishes and fosters strategic partnerships and relationships with partner nations’ military, host nations' military and civilian and international organizations' medical services within CJOA. Monitors health related issues that may compromise the health of the force, or any shortfall in their ability to deliver acceptable levels of HSS. Interfaces with key stakeholders to improve integration and promotion of interoperability of joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational activities. In conjunction with the CJTF-HOA joint directorates, captures and applies operational medical lessons learned. Show less

Serve as the program manager for Department of the Army, ASA M&RA, 90-day Boots on Ground program. Manage CONUS and OCONUS assignments in support of contingency operations for all Medical Corps, Dental Corps, and Veterinary Corps officers. Duties crisscross various Department of the Army and Department of Defense organizations.• Manages all Army Reserve health care providers with regard to the management of mobilization, deployment and dwell time.• Oversees the direct assignment of… Show more Serve as the program manager for Department of the Army, ASA M&RA, 90-day Boots on Ground program. Manage CONUS and OCONUS assignments in support of contingency operations for all Medical Corps, Dental Corps, and Veterinary Corps officers. Duties crisscross various Department of the Army and Department of Defense organizations.• Manages all Army Reserve health care providers with regard to the management of mobilization, deployment and dwell time.• Oversees the direct assignment of healthcare professionals in support of overseas contingency operations and CONUS based PROFIS back fills generated by MEDCOM.• Validates sourcing requirements each fiscal year from FORSCOM, First Army and USAMEDCOM. Prioritizes requirements and confirms available qualified Soldiers fill these requirements to approve deploying commanders fill rates, reduce timeline requirement to deploy Serve as the program manager for Department of the Army, ASA M&RA, 90-day Boots on Ground program. Manage CONUS and OCONUS assignments in support of contingency operations for all Medical Corps, Dental Corps, and Veterinary Corps officers. Duties crisscross various Department of the Army and Department of Defense organizations.• Manages all Army Reserve health care providers with regard to the management of mobilization, deployment and dwell time.• Oversees the direct assignment of healthcare professionals in support of overseas contingency operations and CONUS based PROFIS back fills generated by MEDCOM.Duties include provider notification, Soldier Readiness Processing scheduling, pre-mobilization training coordination, publishing transfer and mobilization orders, and coordinating personnel, financial and logistics support to mobilizing individuals.The management and leadership of the 90 Day BOG program is critical to the US Army's ability to effectively and efficiently access over 2,500 USAR primary health care providers in the support of Global War on Terrorism, OCONUS and CONUS operations. Show less

Serve as Command Surgeon for the 7th Civil Support Command (CSC) with responsibility for all medical readiness and policy issues for more than 900 Soldiers, a headquarters, and 22 subordinate units throughout Germany and Italy. Monitor the overall command medical readiness and provide medical updates to unit leadership related to mobilization and deployment readiness. Plan, direct and coordinate all elements of command medical administrative actions. Monitor all line of duty injuries and… Show more Serve as Command Surgeon for the 7th Civil Support Command (CSC) with responsibility for all medical readiness and policy issues for more than 900 Soldiers, a headquarters, and 22 subordinate units throughout Germany and Italy. Monitor the overall command medical readiness and provide medical updates to unit leadership related to mobilization and deployment readiness. Plan, direct and coordinate all elements of command medical administrative actions. Monitor all line of duty injuries and processing. Oversee all medical actions, medical extensions, profiles, and disability processing within the command. Coordinate with active duty medical facilities to promote all command medical readiness needs. Act as liaison between the command and ERMC, TRICARE and USARC to promote the medical benefits and medical care access and services for all Soldiers assigned in USAREUR. Serves as the Medical Review Officer in support of the Command Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program. Establishes and maintains relationships with United States Army Reserve Command Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, the USARC Drug Demand Reduction Officer, the Command staff, while providing guidance to subordinate command personnel. Reviews and analyzes lab results and applicable testing documentation. Coordinates with Commander, unit administrators, Command staff and unit commanders involving all cases regarding persons who test positive for drugs. Show less

Serve as the Chief of Orthopedics and sole orthopedic provider for a patient population of over 8000 active duty, dependents, civilian and retirees. Work with senior health care leaders in a joint capacity to provide continued operative capabilities after closure of the Vicenza Surgical Services. • Independently plans, develops and administers a broad range of Orthopedic Medical Services.• Conducts and provided introductory training for staff according to established training… Show more Serve as the Chief of Orthopedics and sole orthopedic provider for a patient population of over 8000 active duty, dependents, civilian and retirees. Work with senior health care leaders in a joint capacity to provide continued operative capabilities after closure of the Vicenza Surgical Services. • Independently plans, develops and administers a broad range of Orthopedic Medical Services.• Conducts and provided introductory training for staff according to established training objectives. Manages patients requiring narcotics for pain management and post-operative pain control. Adheres to Poly Pharmacy guidelines and councils patients on matters pertaining to long term narcotic use. Makes appropriate referrals in accordance with the Command Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.• Developed a plan of action to increase orthopedic capabilities in the Vicenza Health Center in order to prevent patients from having to take a 14 hr bus ride to Germany or a 2 hr bus ride to Aviano Air Base. • Work closely with the European Orthopedic Consultant and the Orthopedic Department at Aviano Air Base to provide consistent clinical treatment and operative evaluations at USAHC-Vicenza. • Serve as orthopedic consultant to the 173d Battalion Aid Station in order to increase access of care for the Brigade soldiers.Serve as liaison to the San Bartolo Orthopedic Department for inpatient and post-operative management of US Soldiers and dependents. Interpret and implement DoD policies and procedures to develop local regulations and operating instructions between local host nation facilities and the Orthopedic Department in Vicenza. • Serve as liaison between the Vicenza Health Clinic and the Landstuhl Pain Clinic for administrative needs, clinical requirements and staffing for Vicenza Health Center monthly coverage, as well as, managed patients’ pain issues according to the US Army Medical Command’s comprehensive pain management strategy. Show less

Serve as the sole orthopedic provider for a patient population of over 5000 active duty soldiers and contractors. Work with senior leaders at the 48 CSH, 3rd MSDC, ARCENT and USAG-Kuwait to develop a preliminary plan for consolidation of medical assets on Camp Buehring for more economical and efficient delivery of health care. • Evaluated and treated over 1,500 patients for acute and chronic orthopedic issues. • Analyzed processes and data. Oversaw activities at the direct patient care… Show more Serve as the sole orthopedic provider for a patient population of over 5000 active duty soldiers and contractors. Work with senior leaders at the 48 CSH, 3rd MSDC, ARCENT and USAG-Kuwait to develop a preliminary plan for consolidation of medical assets on Camp Buehring for more economical and efficient delivery of health care. • Evaluated and treated over 1,500 patients for acute and chronic orthopedic issues. • Analyzed processes and data. Oversaw activities at the direct patient care level and at the patient care support level to assist all facility staff in reducing the risk of adverse outcomes and improving performance. Identified practices, procedures, equipment, and supplies that may contribute to a process variance and/or patient injury and communicated these findings to relevant personnel.• Conducts and provided introductory training for staff according to established training objectives. Manages patients requiring narcotics for pain management and post-operative pain control. Makes appropriate referrals in accordance with the Command Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. • Developed a comprehensive clinical realignment strategy for all medical services at Camp Buehring for the USAG-Kuwait Command Surgeon. • Served as the patient safety officer. • Coordinated with Commanders, MEDCOM and USARC for disposition of deployed Soldiers. • Served as primary medical provider and senior medical advisor for Operation Steppe Eagle 2013 in Kazakhstan on a Joint Chief of Staff directed, ARCENT lead NATO evaluation mission. • OIC of medical combat testing lane during 1-4 IN Expert Field Medical Badge competition. Supervised 55 evaluators and support staff during the event and successfully trained 145 soldiers.• Liaison with United States Navy Medical teams for clinical training/work rotations. Show less

Served as director of clinical operations and medical planner working in concert with senior leaders and health professionals across an interagency, intergovernmental, multinational and joint work environment in order to conduct sustained medical security engagements with African land forces. • Independently planned, coordinated and executed a comprehensive medical theater security cooperation program utilizing sources from multiple organizations throughout the Department of Defense and… Show more Served as director of clinical operations and medical planner working in concert with senior leaders and health professionals across an interagency, intergovernmental, multinational and joint work environment in order to conduct sustained medical security engagements with African land forces. • Independently planned, coordinated and executed a comprehensive medical theater security cooperation program utilizing sources from multiple organizations throughout the Department of Defense and State Department, successfully coordinated and completed over two dozen medical traveling contact team events throughout Africa increasing African Partner Nation’s medical capabilities. • Managed budgetary requirements for the clinical operations and medical security cooperation events. Provided analysis for quality improvement of executed events on an annual, monthly, and quarterly basis.• Primary surgeon representative with the Security Cooperation Division for the development of regional objectives and execution of Medical Health Security Cooperation Plans. • Served as a subject matter expert on multiple medical assessment teams in order to assess national military medical capabilities and to develop strategic country plans for future medical engagements. Effectively communicated assessment findings and goals to host nation medical leaders and USARAF strategic planners. • Liaison with the U.S. Army Reserve Command, National Guard Bureau and the regional Army Reserve Medical Commands in order to successfully provide medical sourcing for all U.S. Army Africa exercises. • Provided strategic assessments and assisted principle Medical Planner for medical readiness training exercise program resulting in the planning and execution of four exercises. • Managed medical waiver process and developed the medical waiver policy for all U.S. Army forces entering the African Command area of operation. Show less

Served as the Chief Physician Assistant in an orthopedic department with two Attending Physicians, Chief Resident and Junior Resident, that serviced up to 300 patients on a weekly basis. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated new and established patients. Trained junior residents on orthopedic office procedures and casting techniques. • Reduced a 300+ patient backlog within five months and insured and maintained appointment availability within seven days by interfacing effectively with Primary… Show more Served as the Chief Physician Assistant in an orthopedic department with two Attending Physicians, Chief Resident and Junior Resident, that serviced up to 300 patients on a weekly basis. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated new and established patients. Trained junior residents on orthopedic office procedures and casting techniques. • Reduced a 300+ patient backlog within five months and insured and maintained appointment availability within seven days by interfacing effectively with Primary Care Clinics to facilitate early orthopedic care at the primary care level and critically reviewing and evaluating all orthopedic consults. • First Assistant on total joints, operative spine, sports medicine procedures, trauma cases aswell as independent graft preparation for ACLS, wound closure, hardware removal and canula insertion for arthroscopies. • Served as a preceptor for clinically-rotating PA students, insuring they received clinical exposure and training throughout the surgical specialties. • Additionally, assigned to the Neurosurgery Department as the Physician Assistant, effectively providing clinical coverage in two departments. • Provided pain management for all postoperative neurosurgical and orthopedic patients. Coordinated with Pain Management Clinic long term pain management needs on neurosurgery patients.• Manages patients requiring narcotics for pain management and post-operative pain control. Adheres to Poly Pharmacy guidelines and councils patients on matters pertaining to long term narcotic use. Makes appropriate referrals in accordance with the Veteran Administration’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. • Selected to serve on the hospital-wide Peer Review Committee, JCAHO and QA committees. Evaluated the quality and appropriateness of patient care and deviations from recognized standard of care. Provided advice and consultation to the Medical Director as it pertained to outcome and made recommendations for further action needed. Show less

Served as the Chief Physician Assistant in an orthopedic department with five Attending Physicians and two Physician Assistants, serving a patient population of 5,000+ military members and their dependents. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated new and established patients, with extensive duties in the operative environment.Evaluated and treated over 1,500 patients for acute and chronic orthopedic issues. • Analyzed processes and data. Oversaw activities at the direct patient care level and at… Show more Served as the Chief Physician Assistant in an orthopedic department with five Attending Physicians and two Physician Assistants, serving a patient population of 5,000+ military members and their dependents. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated new and established patients, with extensive duties in the operative environment.Evaluated and treated over 1,500 patients for acute and chronic orthopedic issues. • Analyzed processes and data. Oversaw activities at the direct patient care level and at the patient care support level to assist all facility staff in reducing the risk of adverse outcomes and improving performance. Identified practices, procedures, equipment, and supplies that may contribute to a process variance and/or patient injury and communicated these findings to relevant personnel.• Conducts and provided introductory training for staff according to established training objectives. Manages patients requiring narcotics for pain management and post-operative pain control. Makes appropriate referrals in accordance with the Command Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Show less

Served a Physician Assistant in a seven physician, three PA private orthopaedic practices, that serviced the greater Charleston/Summerville area. Performed histories, physicals and pre-operative evaluations as well as emergency department and inpatient care. • Assisted in 200+ annual cervical and lumbar spine operative procedures to include discectomies and fusions, developing specialized surgical skills. • Assisted in 200+ annual total joint reconstructions, primarily hips and… Show more Served a Physician Assistant in a seven physician, three PA private orthopaedic practices, that serviced the greater Charleston/Summerville area. Performed histories, physicals and pre-operative evaluations as well as emergency department and inpatient care. • Assisted in 200+ annual cervical and lumbar spine operative procedures to include discectomies and fusions, developing specialized surgical skills. • Assisted in 200+ annual total joint reconstructions, primarily hips and knees. Show less