Jordan Levinter, PA in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Channel: Canadian PA
Date: 2020-02-14

Jordan Levinter, CCPA is a University of Toronto PA Graduate and currently works in as a PA in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at Sick Kids Hospital. He shares his journey to becoming a PA, and his role work in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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❐ IN THIS INTERVIEW: ❐ 

BECOMING A PA: 
 • Deciding to become a PA 1:40
 • Jordan’s Experience during PA School 3:08
 • Elective Rotations in PA School 4:12 
 • Securing a Job after Graduation 5:29 

WORKING IN PAEDIATRIC ER: 
 • What is Paediatric Emergency medicine 6:09
 • Jordan’s Practice Setting in Peds ER 8:39
 • Common Conditions seen in Peds ER 10:58
 • Rare Conditions seen in Peds ER 11:24
 • What I enjoy about Peds ER 17:40
 • Challenges of Working in Peds ER 18:44

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PA in PEDS ER: 
 • A Typical Shift in Peds ER 19:51
 • Procedures Performed in Peds ER 11:49
 • Prescribing Medications 12:49

ROLE OF A PA IN PEDS ER:
 • Orienting a new PA Hire to Peds ER 13:26
 • What Patients can Expect When Being seen by a PA 14:21
 • Impact of Having PAs in Peds ER 16:08
 • Role of a PA vs. Resident/Fellow 17:14
 • What a Supervising MD Can Expect from a PA 21:27
 • Interacting with Nursing Staff 22:28
 • Explaining “What is a PA?” 23:12

ADVICE: 
 • Tips for PA Students interested in Peds ER 24:20
 • Advice for Deciding a Health Career 34:58
 • Describing the “Ideal” PA candidate for Peds ER 33:38

TEACHING, RESEARCH + CONTINUING EDUCATION: 
 • Precepting PA Students 25:01
 • Involvement in Teaching 26:28
 • Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) 27:30
 • Keeping up to date in Peds ER 30:17
 • Involvement in PA Research 31:11

FINAL NOTES:
 • What I love about being a PA 34:36


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