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David M. Newton, PA-C

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

11/05-Present           Physician Assistant, Citrus Orthopaedic and Joint Institute, Lecanto, FL

                                    Responsible for daily rounds

Regular surgical assist in orthopaedic surgeries for an average of 15 hours weekly

Daily clinical duties include patient assessment and implementing care for an average of 30 patients per day

1/05-11/05     Physician Assistant, Citrus Bone and Joint Specialists; Lecanto/Ocala, FL

Responsible for daily rounds, regular surgical assist, and for daily clinical duties, including patient care, drug refills, etc.

9/00-12/04     Physician Assistant, The Center for Bone and Joint Disease; Tampa, FL

Responsible for daily rounds at 5 area hospitals

Surgical assist in spine and joint surgeries for average of 20 hours weekly

Daily clinical duties include implementing care for 20-30 patients per day

First call for 15 days per month, supporting 5 area emergency departments

Assisted in training new physician assistants to the clinic

8/97-6/98       Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Rochester

Responsible for practice and game coverage including first-line injury management, pre-practice/pre-game taping and bracing. Assisted in developing and furthering education of student athletic trainers.

8/96-8/97       Personal Trainer, Midtown Tennis and Athletic Club

Performed fitness profiles to assess flexibility, strength, cardiovascular endurance and body fat percentage. Used the profiles to develop fitness programs for clientele with emphasis placed on those with specific orthopaedic needs

8/92-10/96     Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Athletic Training, Sportscare Physical Therapy Clinic

Managed staff athletic trainers, as well as technicians, to ensure patient care

Responsible for rehabilitation of orthopedic-related injuries of patients

Maintained budget, ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of physical therapy clinic

Multi-tasking of office responsibilities, including invoicing, scheduling and billing

Marketing liaison between local physicians population and Sportscare Physical Therapy

8/93-5/94                   Certified Athletic Trainer, Webster School District

Responsible for care and treatment of over 500 athletes involved in the Webster sports program. Managed student athletic trainers as they prepared for national certification exams, and prepared weekly, monthly, and seasonal tracking reports to ensure legal documentation of injuries.

8/92-6/93                   Certified Athletic Trainer, McQuaid Jesuit High School

Responsible for care and treatment of over 200 athletes involved in the McQuaid sports program.

4/93                            Certified Athletic Trainer, Rochester Americans Hockey Team

Involved flexibility assessment, cardiovascular endurance measurements and isokinetic strength measurements for the professional hockey team of 30 individuals.

EDUCATION:

Daemen College, Amherst, NY                                                                                                       May 2000

Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant; Minor in Biology

License No. PA 9101478

SUNY College at Brockport, NY                                                                                          May 1992

Bachelor of Science, Health Science/Athletic Training

Athletic Training Certification---June 1992

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

Daemen College Physician Assistant Student Society

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, SUNY College at Brockport

HONORS:

Recipient of Dean’s Scholarship and Department Scholarship from Daemen College for 2 years

Dean’s List 6 of 8 semesters, Daemen College

Dean’s List 5 semesters, SUNY College at Brockport

Vice President Sports Medicine Club, SUNY College at Brockport