Sara McFarlane

Confident and dedicated Physician Assistant with 22+ years of outpatient clinical experience who enjoys educating patients, has a great bedside manner, superb listening skills, and is very empathetic. Excellent ability to evaluate symptoms in context of patient history, diagnose and treat. Skilled in minor medical procedures. Driven to communicate well and establish strong rapport with patients and colleagues. Ability to work well under stressful conditions.

Physician Assistant at Primary Care of Highland (2022-08 – Present)

• Examine and manage 14+ patients per day for acute and chronic health problems.
• Productively work alongside physician and multiple mid-level providers.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform minor office surgeries and procedures.
• Clinical focus of preventative care and problem based Family Medicine for patients age 2-100.

Advanced Practice Hospitalist at St. Francis Hospital (2021-07 – 2025-03)

• Manage a maximum of 18 inpatients on medical/surgical floor.
• Collaborate with attending physician regarding inpatient care plan.
• Responsible for admission, discharge, consult and daily progress note documentation.
• Develop a working problem list and management of these problems.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Collaborate with case management for discharge planning.

Physician Assistant/Clinical Practice Manager at Highland Physicians (2003-09 – 2022-07)

• Examine and manage 22+ patients per day for acute and chronic health problems.
• Productively work alongside physician and second mid-level provider.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform minor office surgeries and procedures.
• Frequent coverage as sole clinical provider with supervising physician available via phone.
• Clinical focus of preventative care and problem based Internal Medicine for patients age 2-100.
• Management of employee work schedules, hiring and training new employees, problem solved employee complaints, ordered supplies when needed.

Physician Assistant at Anderson Hospital Emergency/Urgent Care (2011-10 – 2019-04)

• Examine and treat 3+ patients per hour.
• Stabilize acute health problems.
• Collaborate with attending physician on admit/transfer for critical care treatment.
• Perform minor procedures such as, but not limited to suturing, foreign body removal, fracture reductions/sets, pelvic examinations and culture collection.

Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Francis Hospital (2000-01 – 2001-12)

Certified Nursing Assistant at Hillsboro Area Hospital (1997-01 – 2000-12)

Summers and Breaks

Medical Laboratory Assistant at McFarlin Medical Clinic (1999-06 – 1999-12)

June 1999-Aug. 1999 and Dec. 1999

Master of Medical Science in Medical Science – Saint Louis University (2003-09 – 2003-09)

Certificate of Physician Assistant in Physician Assistant – Saint Louis University (2003-08 – 2003-08)

Bachelor of Arts in Biology – Illinois College (2000-05 – 2000-05)