Janice Cheung
@janicecheung
I am a Physician Assistant specializing in emergency and telemedicine acute care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a certified Physician Assistant with a Master of Medicine from Mercy College and a B.S. in Nutrition from The University of Texas at Austin.
Since March 2018 I have worked in telemedicine at United Concierge Medicine, performing phone, video and asynchronous medical consultations and managing an average of 8–10 patients per hour.
I have eight years of acute care experience across multiple emergency departments, assessing and managing adult, pregnant, pediatric and geriatric patients by formulating focused H&Ps and implementing efficient treatment plans. I was named Physician Assistant of the year (Beth Israel Emergency residency program) 2014-2015.
My technical skill set includes ACLS, BLS, ATLS, central line placement, lumbar puncture, bedside ultrasound, paracentesis and numerous dermatologic and procedural skills; I hold multiple state licenses and certifications including PALS and infection control. I am fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin and prioritize fast, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Physician Assistant - Telemedicine
United Concierge Medicine
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Provide phone, video and asynchronous medical consultations, averaging 8–10 patients per hour and delivering timely acute and chronic care since March 2018.
Physician Assistant - Emergency
St Joseph Medical Center
Jun 2016 - Feb 2021 (4 years 8 months)
Assessed and managed adult, pregnant, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a high-volume emergency department by formulating focused H&Ps and implementing efficient treatment plans.
Physician Assistant - Emergency
LBJ Hospital
Oct 2016 - Sep 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Provided acute emergency care to adults and children, conducting focused assessments and rapid treatment to optimize patient throughput and outcomes.
Physician Assistant - Emergency
Beth Israel Medical Center
May 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Managed acute patients across age groups in the emergency department and was awarded Physician Assistant of the Year (2014–2015) for clinical excellence and leadership.
Physician Assistant - Emergency
NYU - Lutheran Medical Center
Jan 2013 - May 2014 (1 year 4 months)
Provided emergency department care with focused H&P and treatment plans for adult and pediatric patients, supporting efficient patient throughput.
Physician Assistant - Dermatology
Acuiderm Dermatology
Oct 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Performed skin biopsies, steroid injections, cryotherapy, excisions and assisted in surgical dermatology procedures, improving outpatient procedural throughput.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MYMercy College (New York)
Master of Medicine, Physician Assistant
Grade: 3.82
Completed the Physician Assistant Master of Medicine program with a cumulative GPA of 3.82.
TAThe University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
Grade: 3.7
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics and a cumulative GPA of 3.7, conferred December 2008.
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