Rachel Edwards
DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, MBA
9109 E Chenango Ave. Greenwood Village
Summary
Physician assistant with a background in primary care, behavioral health, corrections acute care, and women’s health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Physician Assistant
Boulder Community Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Perform psychiatric evaluations, manage psychiatric medications, perform intake physical examinations, respond to medical needs. Comprehensive understanding of the CO 27-65 standards.
Adjunct Professor
Rocky Vista University
12.2021 - Current
Preceptor and adjunct professor in Women’s Health and Psychiatry for the College of Physician Assistant Studies
Physician Assistant
NaphCare
05.2021 - 05.2022
Provide primary care, urgent care, and psychiatric services to inmates in a correctional facility. Manage MAT for substance use disorders
Physician Assistant
Aurora Womancare
01.2020 - 12.2021
Provide primary care in a women’s health practice. Perform in-office procedures (colposcopy, IUD insertion, lesion excision).
Education
Doctorate - Medical Sciences, Psychiatry
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT 08.2023 - Current
MBA - Healthcare Administration
MCPHS University
Boston, MA 08.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
MCPHS University
Manchester, NH 01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 09.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Psychopharmacologic management
Medication assisted withdrawal management
Emergency psychiatric stabilization
Understanding of 27-65 statutes
Hospital psychiatric consultation
Healthcare administration leadership
Revenue Cycle Management
Organizational and community needs assessment queries
Certification
NCCPA Physician Assistant-Certified
Timeline
Doctorate - Medical Sciences, Psychiatry
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
08.2023 - Current
NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualification- Pyschiatry
05-2023
American Heart Association- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
10-2022
American Heart Association- Basic Life Support
02-2022
Physician Assistant
Boulder Community Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Rocky Vista University
12.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
NaphCare
05.2021 - 05.2022
MBA - Healthcare Administration
MCPHS University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Physician Assistant
Aurora Womancare
01.2020 - 12.2021
NCCPA Physician Assistant-Certified
01-2020
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
MCPHS University
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience
Northern Michigan University
09.2013 - 05.2017
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