1085 Results for Physician Assistant (PA) near Philadelphia, PA

Jennifer Young's Biography — Young studied at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in 2004. She completed her Master of Physical Therapy at the same institution in 2006. Her training included work in acute care at a large hospital, outpatient orthopedics at a private clinic and early intervention at elementary schools From 2006 to 2009, Young served as a Physical Therapist within a large health system in the Philadelphia area. Later, she worked as a contract Physical Therapist in a variety of settings, including CTCA . She joined CTCA as a full-time Physical Therapist in March 2014. Young is a Licensed Physical Therapist by the State of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. At CTCA, Young helps patients become independent in their functional mobility so they can resume the routine activities of daily life. She also educates caregivers on safety measures for patients in need of assistance at home.

Kunjan Shah's Biography — The most fulfilling aspect of my work is helping patients find relief from pain during their journey with cancer, says Kunjan Shah, Certified Physician Assistant at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this way. Originally from India, Shah earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at Gujarat University. She worked as an assistant in private practices focused on general medicine, urology, and gynecologic oncology in New Jersey, assisting with routine medical procedures and doing administrative management. She then returned to school for further training, completing her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Philadelphia University in 2007. From 2008 to 2012, Shah was a Physician Assistant at several private practices in Philadelphia. She provided comprehensive medical care in an inpatient setting, assisted in the treatment of work-related injuries, and provided care for outpatients including routine exams, annual physicals, interventional procedures, and developing treatment plans. She joined CTCA in September 2012. Shah is a Certified Physician Assistant through the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. She is licensed as a physician assistant through the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At CTCA, Shah works primarily with pain management. She provides medical care to patients coping with both acute and chronic pain issues. She also counsels patients on other integrative approaches that may provide pain relief, such as meditation and massage. Outside of CTCA, Shah, a lifelong vegetarian, is dedicated to the practice of meditation on a daily basis and also through longer retreats. She also enjoys adventures like skydiving and scuba diving, along with various sports. She is very close with her family and enjoys spending time with her nephews. My brother taught me to never give up and my parents taught me how to be grateful, says Shah. Her work as a Physician Assistant is a tribute to the memory of my father .

Audrey Shaw's Biography — In December 2014, Audrey Shaw joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Philadelphia as a Physician Assistant. She is dedicated to providing patient-centered care as the Physician Assistant and Practice Coordinator for the Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Shaw works with patients in outpatient, inpatient and perioperative settings. She assists in a wide variety of complex cancer reconstruction surgeries including breast, head/neck, trunk and extremity reconstruction. Shaw also performs small inpatient and outpatient procedures. Shaw believes in building a rapport with patients so they feel supported. The patient and provider relationship is very unique at CTCA , Shaw says. My goal is to educate my patients so they thoroughly understand their reconstruction options. I want them to feel confident to ask questions and share any concerns. Shaw earned a Bachelor of Science degree in bio-behavioral health at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. She then completed a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining CTCA, Shaw was focused on internal medicine at a hospital in Pennsylvania. She is also a member of several professional associations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. When Shaw is not at CTCA, she enjoys traveling, yoga and spending time with her family at the Shore and explore her hometown of Philadelphia.