Joanne Garcia

Dedicated, leadership-driven, and New York State Licensed Physician Assistant with extensive clinical and managerial experience within high-acuity academic medical institutions with combination of internal medicine and oncology expertise, advanced healthcare administration knowledge, and a strong aptitude for cross-departmental problem-solving to drive excellent, patient-centered care. Proven track record of training and leading high-performing teams, optimizing pre-operative workflows, and managing critical operations in complex healthcare regulatory environments. Expert user of both Epic and Allscripts Sunrise EMR systems, committed to supporting a forward-thinking medical institution in achieving clinical and operational excellence.

Physician Assistant - New York Presbyterian Oncology Service - New York

(2024-06)

Deliver comprehensive, high-acuity medical care for advanced inpatient Hematology/Oncology service. Manage complex patient populations diagnosed with Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma. Specialize in protocol-driven care for Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) recipients and patients undergoing cutting-edge cellular therapies.

• Manage toxicities for patients undergoing induction chemotherapy, autologous/allogeneic BMT, and CAR-T cell infusions.
• Identify and mitigate complex toxicities, including Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), ICANS, GVHD, and neutropenic fever.

Manager - New York Presbyterian Internal Medicine Service - New York

(2009-04 - 2024-06)

Directed high-acuity Internal Medicine service and managed complex acute care, step-down medicine, and both solid and non-solid tumor oncology patient populations. Led cross-departmental operations, medical optimization, and clinical quality initiatives. Adept at driving service-line excellence through workforce mentorship, strict Joint Commission compliance, and protocol development.

• Repeatedly nominated for Physician Assistant of the Year.
• Oversaw and mentored junior PAs and new hires; designed and managed complex shift scheduling to ensure optimal 24/7-unit coverage.
• Collaborated on the Medicine Orthopedic Trauma Service to medically optimize high-risk, complex pre-operative patients, minimizing surgical delays.

Physician Assistant - JFK Medport - New York

(2004-04 - 2009-04)

Shared operational leadership responsibilities with the Head Physician to efficiently run a high-volume, bustling occupational health clinic within a major international transit hub. Provided urgent and primary care for on-the-job injuries, specializing in acute laceration repair, wound care, and the stabilization of orthopedic injuries.

• Routinely performed comprehensive Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals and strict pre-employment medical screenings for diverse airport personnel.
• Managed and audited medical documentation to guarantee strict adherence to federal occupational health regulations and institutional compliance standards.

Masters - Health Care Administration - University of Arizona Global Studies

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies - St. John's University (1999-09 - 2003-05)

Postgraduate certificate - Physician Assistant program - St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center (2001-08 - 2003-06)