CARA G. HOUSDEN, PA-C
Clear Brook,VA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Shenandoah Head and Neck Specialists
02.2021 - Current
- Perform comprehensive health assessments on patients with ENT- related conditions
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as MRIs, CT scans, and audiograms
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with attending physician
- Provide patient education and counseling on treatment plans and management
- Monitor patients' progress, manage complications, and make appropriate referrals as needed
- Perform in office procedures to include: laryngoscopy, cerumen removal and foreign body removal
Physician Assistant
Valley Health Urgent Care
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Obtain medical history and perform physical examination
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including: labs, x-rays, and EKG
- Perform procedures (i.e. suturing, foreign body removal, incision and drainage)
- Prescribe medications in accordance with state statute and professional practice guidelines
- Provide leadership oversight for clinic functions, processes and practices when serving as shift provider
- Served as a representative on the Advanced Practice Clinician Council
Physician Assistant
AppleCare Immediate Care
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Obtained medical history and performed physical examination
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests including: labs, x-rays, and EKG
- Performed procedures (i.e. suturing, toe nail removal, incision and drainage)
- Prescribed medications in accordance with state statute and professional practice guidelines
- Provided leadership oversight for clinic functions, processes and practices when serving as shift provider
Physician Assistant
University Of Virginia Department Of Orthopaedics
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Obtained medical history and performed physical examination
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests including: labs, CT, and MRI
- Provided pre-and post-operative teaching to patients and their families
- Coordinated clinical research trials.
Social Worker
Friendship Health and Rehab Center
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Coordinated community services such as home health, hospice and durable medical equipment for patients upon discharge from skilled nursing care
- Served as a patient advocate
- Coordinated patient care with other medical providers
Community Liaison/Crisis Counselor
Mount Rogers Community Services Board
11.2005 - 08.2006
- Coordinated outpatient services for adult and geriatric populations upon discharge from inpatient psychiatric or substance abuse treatment
- Provided on-call crisis assessments to evaluate the need for inpatient psychiatric and/or substance abuse treatment
Youth Services Specialist
Mount Rogers Community Services Board
03.2003 - 11.2005
- Conducted psychological and substance abuse assessments
- Provided in-home and outpatient counseling to children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional disturbance
- Provided substance abuse counseling to adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system
- Fostered strong relationships with schools to promote seamless collaboration between teachers, counselors, administrators, students involved in the program.
Youth Therapist
Frontier Health
10.2001 - 03.2003
- Provided individual, family and group therapy to children and adolescents with issues ranging from behavioral problems to severe emotional disturbance
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2010
Master of Arts - Health Psychology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Emory And Henry College
Emory, VA05.1999
Professional Organizations
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
Certifications and Licenses
NCCPA Certified
Virginia License (010003509)
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Shenandoah Head and Neck Specialists
02.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Valley Health Urgent Care
06.2018 - 01.2021
Physician Assistant
AppleCare Immediate Care
05.2015 - 05.2018
Physician Assistant
University Of Virginia Department Of Orthopaedics
05.2011 - 04.2015
Social Worker
Friendship Health and Rehab Center
08.2006 - 07.2008
Community Liaison/Crisis Counselor
Mount Rogers Community Services Board
11.2005 - 08.2006
Youth Services Specialist
Mount Rogers Community Services Board
03.2003 - 11.2005
Youth Therapist
Frontier Health
10.2001 - 03.2003
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
James Madison University
Master of Arts - Health Psychology
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Emory And Henry College
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