Mekayla Murphy

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Associate

Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists ▪ Atlanta, GA

10/2021-10/2024; 03/2025-06/2025

●  Conducted detailed histories and physical exams, developed treatment plans, ordered/interpreted diagnostic studies and prescribed medications.

●  Assisted in a wide range of surgical procedures including total joint arthroplasty, rotator cuff repairs, ACL reconstructions and fracture fixations.

●  Provided on-site acute care and injury triage for athletes at community sporting events.

●  Precepted PA students and onboarded new staff members.

Key Transferable Skills:

●  Managed chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis and gout.

●  Performed joint injections and aspirations.

●  Educated patients on injury prevention, recovery and long-term musculoskeletal

health.

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician Associate

Bay Area Hospital ▪ Coos Bay, OR

11/2024 - 02/2025

●  Provided trauma and inpatient orthopedic care in a rural hospital setting.

●  Served as first call for emergency consults and inpatient orthopedic management.

●  Coordinated postoperative care, discharge planning and multidisciplinary

communication.

Surgical Assistant

North Atlanta Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ▪ Alpharetta, GA

06/2018 - 05/2019

●  Assisted with a variety of oral surgical procedures.

●  Drew IVs, sterilized surgical instruments and documented in EMR.

●  Managed patient education, prescription requests and pre/post-op instructions.

Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Augusta University ▪ Augusta, GA

05/2019 - 08/2021

Bachelor of Science in Education, Exercise and Sports Science

University of Georgia ▪ Athens, GA

08/2014 - 05/2018
Bachelor of Science in Education, Exercise and Sports Science