Chad Elliott
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
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About
In collaboration with supervising physicians, manage outpatient care of common chronic and acute illnesses. Perform H&P on new and established patients. Interpret diagnostic tests and imaging. Counsel patients on treatment plans. Perform minor surgical procedures typically observed in family medicine setting such as incision and drainage of cysts/abscess, superficial wound closure, removal ingrown toenail, etc.
Experience
Family Medicine Physician Assistant - Family Medical Group - Texarkana, Texas
(2022-12)
- In collaboration with supervising physicians, manage outpatient care of common chronic and acute illnesses. Perform H&P on new and established patients.
- Interpret diagnostic tests and imaging. Counsel patients on treatment plans.
- Perform minor surgical procedures typically observed in family medicine setting such as incision and drainage of cysts/abscess, superficial wound closure, removal ingrown toenail, etc.
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant - Christus Trinity Clinic/Texarkana Neurosurgical Associates
(2018-10 - 2022-12)
- Perform H&P on new and established patients, hospital and ER follow-ups.
- Perform hospital consultation for inpatients at Christus St. Michael and Wadley Regional Medical Center to include hospital floor, ICU, and emergency department patients.
- Manage care of neurosurgical inpatients in collaboration with supervising physician.
- Perform first assistant duties in operating room setting for spine and intracranial procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist - Christus St. Michael - Texarkana, TX
(2009-05 - 2018-10)
- Create/maintain sterile surgical field. Prepare and count surgical supplies and instrumentation.
- Participate as part of the surgical team by assisting in surgery while maintaining surgical instrumentation, supplies, and surgical counts during surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - UAMS (2016-05 - 2018-08)
Surgical Technology - Temple College (2008-06 - 2009-05)
Bachelor of Arts - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (2002-08 - 2007-05)
