Michelle Magnusson, PA-C
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Employment
Ocean Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medical Group, Physician Assistant - 11/17/25 - present
- Obtain detailed histories, perform physical exams, interpret x-rays and other diagnostic labs/imaging to formulate treatment plans on office patients while maintaining individualized and personable patient care
- First assist in elective and emergency surgeries
- Apply and remove waterproof and non-waterproof casts and splints
- Perform all duties as assigned to my profession
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital: Grand Rapids, M1 - January 2022 – Nov 2025
- Obtain detailed histories, perform physical exams, interpret x-rays and other diagnostic labs/imaging to formulate treatment plans on inpatient and outpatients while maintaining individualized and personable patient care
- Apply and remove waterproof and non-waterproof casts and splints
- First assist in elective and trauma surgeries, including posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion o Assist with exposures when indicated and perform multilayered wound closures with various suture techniques
- Perform fracture reductions under sedation in the Emergency Department
- Perform in-office procedures, such as: polydactyly excision for newborns, digital blocks, fracture reductions, and knee joint aspirations
- Take after hours patient phone calls and triage appropriately
Physical Therapy Aide, Performance Therapy Center: Oxnard, CA - June 2015 - July 2019
- Assisted and instructed patients with exercises, performed therapeutic modalities
- Assisted athletic trainers with acute injury protocols at Pacifica High School football games
- Coordinated company participation at City of Oxnard and Ventura Health and Safety fairs
Wellness Supervisor, Performance Wellness: Oxnard, CA - August 2017 - July 2019
- Perf01med quarterly and annual fitness testing with firefighters at local fire stations to certify ability to perform strenuous job requirements
- Performed statistical analyses for year-to-year comparison of fitness goals
Previous Clinical Rotations
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital; Grand Rapids, MI - September - October 2021
- Obtained histories, perform physical exams, interpret diagnostic imaging
- Applied casts and splints
- Second assisted in surgeries
Orthopedic Surgery
Mercy Health; Muskegon, MI - August - September 2021
- Second assisted in total joint replacements, trauma surgery, and spine surgery
- Wrote notes and assessments for post operative inpatient rounding
General Surgery, Psychiatry, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Rural/Underserved Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
Education
- Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, GPA: 3.8
Scholarship: Forty Leaguers - December 2021 - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Concentration in Anatomy & Physiology - June 2017
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
President of Richard Paul Clodfelter Student Society GVSU PA Program: Grand Rapids, MI - January 2020 - December 2021
- Lead monthly meetings for the executive board and student society, planned volunteer, fundraising, and social events, participated in interviews and orientation days
Dean's Appeal Committee GVSU PA Program: Grand Rapids, MI - January 2021 - December 2021
- Reviewed student appeal cases and voted on final rulings with the Dean of the College of Health Professions and faculty
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Academy Representative AAPA - January 2020 - January 2021
- Voted for the AAPA student academy board and resolutions on behalf of GVSU, attended monthly meetings with other SARs across the country
Licensure and Certifications
- Physician Assistant License, State of Michigan - January 12, 2022- Present
- Physician Assistant License, State of California - March 7, 2025- Present
- DEA License, schedule 2-5 - Active, expires 1/31/2028
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association - 3/27/2025- Present
- Basic Life Skills (CPR+ AED), American Heart Association - Active, expires July 2026
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety - May 2020
- PANCE - December 16, 2021
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Physician Associates - Current
- Richard Paul Clodfelter Student Society- President - December 2019 - December 2021
- GVSU PA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee - June 2020 - December 2021
Honors/Awards
- Graduate School Citation for Leadership and Service to GVSU - Fall 2021
- Cal Poly President's List - Fall 2015 to Spring 2016
- Cal Poly Dean's Honors List - 2013-2017
Special Skills
- Efficiently use Epic EMR in both clinical and OR settings daily.
- Able to converse in simple Spanish, still requiring use of an interpreter for visits.
References
- Available Upon Request
