JESSICA L. PLOTNICK, PA-C, MMSc
EDUCATION
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
Ranked number one Physician Assistant Program in the United States
Masters of Medical Science & Certified Physician Assistant, February 1996
State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, New York
Teaching assistant for undergraduate Nutrition, and Anatomy and Physiology courses
Postgraduate studies in Genetics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 1992-1993
State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York
Ranked number one state university in New York
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology major, Biology minor, June 1992
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor, 1990-1992
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
CPW Vein & Aesthetic Center, New York, New York
Director, Physician Assistant, September 2005-present
Cosmetic Medical Treatments
Beth Israel Medical Center, Petrie Division, New York, New York
Senior Physician Assistant- Emergency Department, June 1998 - 2007
The Vein Treatment Center, New York, New York
Physician Assistant- Cosmetic Vascular Surgery, May 2001 - June 2004
St. Barnabas Hospital-Southern Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Medical Center Administrator, May 1999 - May 2001
Administrator of multi-specialty medical center. Responsibilities include purchasing, payroll, facilities management, and managed all aspects of staffing and personnel. OSHA training and documentation, as well as maintaining the center at level of DOH, New York State and federal government standards.
Hillside Emergency Physicians, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, Arizona
Chief Physician Assistant- Emergency Department, 1997-1998
Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
Physician Assistant- Emergency Department, 1997
Georgia Emergency Medicine Specialists, Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, Georgia
Physician Assistant- Emergency Medicine, 1996-1997
Superior Ambulance Company, Binghamton, NY
Emergency Medical Technician, 1990-1992
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
New York State Licensed Physician Assistant
Nationally Board Certified Physician Assistant
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Child Abuse Recognition
VOLUNTEER EMPLOYMENT
New York University, E-School for Girls, New York, NY
Faculty Professor, 2016-Present
Board of Directors for R Baby Foundation, NYC, 2009-2013
R Baby Foundation® is the first and only not-for-profit foundation uniquely focused on saving babies lives through improving pediatric emergency care
Saint Lukes/Roosevelt & Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner, February 1999-2007
Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corporation, Larchmont, New York
Emergency Medical Technician, Crew Chief, 1991-2002
RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
American Heart Association, New York and Georgia
Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid Instructor, 1991-1995
State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, New York
Teaching Assistant, Nutrition and Anatomy and Physiology, 1993
Westchester Day School, Mamaroneck, New York
Substitute Teacher, Nursery-8th Grades, 1992-1993
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
The Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy. Master’s thesis. Emory University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, Atlanta, Georgia. 1995.
The Human Working Memory Load, in Hypertexts and Lineartexts. Senior research coordinator. Research done under the supervision of Dr. David Payne, Department of Psychology, SUNY-Binghamton, New York. 1991-1992.
Citizens’ Lack of Education Regarding the Use and Facilities of the EMS System in Broome County. Research done under the supervision of Dr. Stanley Scobie, Department of Psychology, SUNY-Binghamton, New York. 1991-1992
INTERESTS
Jessica enjoys biking, outdoor music festivals, summer days hiking in the mountains, winter days snowboarding, volunteering within the community and spending time with her husband and three children.