Esther Kim

Conducts telepsychiatric evaluations and provides longitudinal medication management for Medi-Cal patients. Maintains compliant clinical documentation in the EMR and collaborates with supervising psychiatrists and interdisciplinary care teams.

Provided in-home and telepsychiatric evaluations and medication management for geriatric patients with severe mental illness in a Full Service Program (FSP). Managed complex psychopharmacologic regimens and coordinated LPS/5150-adjacent assessments with county behavioral health and crisis services.

Provided psychiatric medication services to adults through in-office visits, telehealth, and field outreach to homeless patients. Performed examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for mild to complex psychiatric conditions, including psychotropic medication strategies and related support services.

Performed outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults using the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model. Provided psychoeducation, completed annual medication service plans and 5150 assessments, and coordinated care with counselors and social workers.

Provided primary and urgent care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients at an FQHC with a patient-centered approach. Performed common outpatient procedures and provided family planning and emergent care/transport when needed.

Collected patient histories and performed trauma-related physical exams, supporting emergency procedures and bedside interventions. Assisted with diagnostic interpretation and procedure execution for a wide range of acute presentations, including Spanish translation support.

Performed annual well women exams and assisted with the management of chronic and acute gynecologic conditions. Supported prenatal care and monitoring, including assessment related to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome, as well as IUD placement/removal and STD counseling.

Performed annual physical exams and supported health maintenance activities. Managed chronic conditions and acute presentations and performed trigger-point and intra-articular injections.

Assisted with surgical care for general and trauma cases, including perioperative management and inpatient rounding. Supported procedures across a range of surgical specialties.

Assisted with and performed dermatology procedures including skin biopsies and observed Mohs procedures. Performed treatments including Excimer laser therapy and cryotherapy for dermatologic conditions.

Performed inpatient admission tasks, including histories and physical exams, and supported discharge planning with post-acute facilities and specialists. Conducted diagnostic testing and managed chronic conditions under clinician supervision.

Performed well child exams and supported adolescent interviews and parental education. Ordered testing for seasonal/food allergies and managed acute and chronic pediatric conditions, including immunization scheduling and intra-articular injections.

Collected patient histories and performed physical assessments in an inpatient geriatric setting. Supported evaluation and management of chronic diseases and acute presentations and interpreted laboratory reports.

Completed a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University (April 2019).

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from the University of California, Davis (June 2012).