William Ward
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant | Trauma & Acute Care
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Experienced Physician Assistant with 10+ years of Emergency Medicine PA experience and 20+ years of prior emergency and military medical experience. Currently practicing full-time in a Critical Access Emergency Department serving an underserved community while maintaining PRN practice in a Level II Trauma Emergency Department. Experienced in acute medical and trauma care, diagnostic interpretation, emergency procedures, stabilization, and austere medicine.
Adjunct faculty experience in PA education. Seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine/Acute Care position.
Experience
Physician Assistant - Critical Access Emergency Department - Palatka, FL
(2023-09)
- Provide comprehensive emergency evaluation and treatment for patients across a broad range of acuity in an underserved community.
- Perform rapid assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and interpretation of laboratory studies, imaging, and ECGs.
- Stabilize critically ill and injured patients and coordinate transfer to higher levels of care when indicated.
Physician Assistant - TeamHealth, Level II Trauma Emergency Department - Jacksonville, FL
(2015-10 - 2023-09)
- Evaluated and treated a broad range of acute medical, traumatic, orthopedic, infectious, and minor surgical conditions in a high-volume Level II Trauma ED.
- Performed laceration repair, incision and drainage, orthopedic splinting, vascular access, airway management, basic ultrasound, and eye examinations.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in the evaluation and management of high-acuity patients.
Adjunct Faculty - Nova Southeastern University
(2018-08)
- Assist with PA lectures, clinical skills instruction, and student skills assessments.
Special Operations Medic / Aerospace Medical Technician - United States Air Force - Multiple Locations
(1993 - 2013)
- Provided emergency, trauma, and medical care for military and special operations personnel in conventional and austere environments.
- Performed trauma stabilization, advanced field care, and casualty evacuation aboard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Seven years of Emergency Department experience and two years of outpatient clinical experience.
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies - Nova Southeastern University (2015)
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Faulkner University (2002)
Associate of Science - Health Science - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2000)
