Addison Korzun
Chicago
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with clinical education experience and a passion for orthopedics. Looking for a new opportunity for growth as an established provider in the health care industry. Strong sports medicine and surgical expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery
Northwestern Medicine
07.2022 - Current
- Performing history and problem-focused physical examinations in the office and hospital settings.
- First and second assist on surgical procedures; wound closure techniques.
- Preoperative, operative and postoperative care; performing rounds on postoperative and preoperative patients.
- Developing pre-operative planning and strategies for templates for surgeries; complex operative planning across multiple surgical systems (Stryker/Tornier, Arthrex, Medacta, Accumed).
- Performing various musculoskeletal injections, including shoulder and elbow joint specific injections, as well as, orthopedic reductions in addition to interpreting X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and lab results.
- Mentoring and precepting Physician Assistant students; resident and medical school student teaching;
- Onboarding new hires; teaching colleagues on various shoulder/elbow care topics; patient education.
- Resolving problems, improving operations and providing exceptional service.
- Use of AI CoPilot system for documentation.
Physician Assistant, Dept of Emergency Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Performing history and physical examinations in the emergency department and observation unit.
- Coordinating consultations for appropriate medical specialties
- Performing bedside procedures consisting of, but not limited to, wound closures, central/arterial line placement, nerve/hematoma/digital anesthetic blocks, orthopedic reductions, lumbar punctures, paracentesis
- Advanced trauma evaluation and care; point of care ultrasound; interpreting X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans and lab results; complex discharge planning from the ED; treating, admitting, coordinating care and discharging patients from the ED observation unit.
- Mentored and precepted Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner students; teaching and collaborating with medical students, junior and senior residents
- Sepsis Committee APP representative
- Provided extensive patient education.
- Per diem since July 24, 2022
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Physician Assistant, Dept of Neurosurgery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Performing history and problem-focused physical examinations in the hospital setting
- Performed wound closure techniques for floor procedure.
- Detailed preoperative, operative and postoperative care while performing rounds on postoperative and preoperative patients
- Administered various forms of drain, wound and general medical care
- Coordinated consultations and plans of care; writing transfer and discharge summaries/orders
- Interpreted X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and lab results;
- Super User for Epic EMR implementation
- Mentoring and precepting Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner students
- Updated department protocol and implementation of new protocols
- Member of the Employee Engagement Committee
- Detailed patient education.
- Per diem since May 19, 2019
Physician Assistant
Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Performed history and problem-focused physical examinations in the office and hospital settings.
- First and second assist on surgical procedures with simple and complex wound closure techniques.
- Coordinated use of multiple surgical systems for different surgeons including BioMet, Depuy, Stryker, Arthrex.
- Preoperative, operative and postoperative care in addition to performing rounds on postoperative and preoperative patients.
- Administered various musculoskeletal injections, including shoulder and knee joint specific injections with and without the use of ultrasound guidance.
- Dictated transfer and discharge summaries.
- Interpreted X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and lab results.
- Provided urgent care clinic coverage.
- Member of the Operations Committee.
- Mentored and precepted Physician Assistant students.
- Weekday and weekend on-call coverage.
- Developed an organized and efficient clinical schedule template implemented for new hires.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic, fast paced work environment.
- Detailed patient education.
Physician Assistant, Center for Neuromodulation
The Ohio State University Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Performed history and problem-focused physical examinations in the office and hospital settings.
- First and second assist on surgical procedures with simple and complex wound closure techniques.
- Preoperative, operative and postoperative care, performing team rounds on postoperative and preoperative patients
- Programmed implanted and explanted neurostimulation devices.
- Interpreting X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and lab results
- Taught fellows, residents and medical students.
- Coordinated operating room management
- Developed and managed clinic and hospital team protocols
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Contributed to educational research within the institution.
- Detailed patient education.
Physician Assistant
The Virginia Spine Institute
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Performed history and problem-focused physical examinations in the office and hospital settings
- First and second assist on surgical procedures with leading spine specialists while developing wound closure techniques.
- Preoperative, operative and postoperative documentation and care including performing rounds on preoperative and postoperative patients.
- interpreted X-rays, MRI scans, CT Scans, DEXA scans, laboratory results
- Administered spinal and SI joint injections
- Dictated discharge summaries.
- Participated in group grand rounds with surgeons, APP's and other providers for weekly education and patient care coordination.
- Detailed patient education.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2009
Skills
- Orthopedic expertise
- Employee training development
- Implementing surgical plans
- EMR/EHR management
- Surgery (Orthopedic, Neurosurgery)
- Coordinating with specialists
- Interpreting radiology images/results
- Evidence-based practice
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Operating simulation equipment
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2009 – Present
- American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider CPR 2008 – Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2019 – Present
- NCCPA Certified August 2010 – Present
- Illinois State PA License
- Illinois State Prescription License
- DEA License
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants 2010 – Present
- Association of Neurological Physician Assistants 2018 – 2020
- North Carolina Medical Society 2013 – 2017
- Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery 2015 – 2017
- Ohio Association of Physician Assistants 2012 – 2013
- Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants 2009 – 2010
GRADUATE TEACHING
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Chicago, IL
- Responsibilities include mentoring and precepting PA students; adjunct teaching roles in hands-on training lab sessions for clinical and technical skills; directing board review lectures; presenting various lecture topics; providing support for students outside of the classroom; interviewing prospective PA students; providing career guidance for PA students; providing references for prospective PA students.
- Yale Physician Assistant Online Physician Assistant Program March 2025
- Delivered a Neurology Board review lecture to graduating PA students
POST-GRADUATE
Physician Assistant Spine Residency Training – The Virginia Spine Institute – Reston, VA October 2010 – October 2011
COMMITTEES
- NMH Sepsis Committee – ED APP representative 2021
- NMH APP Onboarding and Mentoring Committee 2021 – 2023
- Raleigh Orthopaedic Operations Committee
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery
Northwestern Medicine
07.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant, Dept of Emergency Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Physician Assistant, Dept of Neurosurgery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Physician Assistant
Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic
12.2012 - 03.2017
Physician Assistant, Center for Neuromodulation
The Ohio State University Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2012
Physician Assistant
The Virginia Spine Institute
10.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Duquesne University
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Duquesne University
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