Ashima Batra

Ashima Batra

Hospitalist Physician Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Operations Specialist at SmarterDX, Physician Assistant

  • Education

    • Des Moines University

      2013 - 2015
      Master’s Degree Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

      Activities and Societies: Des Moines University Pediatric Club Des Moines University Admissions Department Des Moines University Physician Assistant Club Des Moines University Homeless Camp Outreach Society Thesis: Unconventional Use of Memantine for Medical Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderClinical Excellence Award

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Pre- Physician Assistant Club- President Minor in Molecular and Cellular Biology

  • Experience

    • Best Practices Inpatient Care

      Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
      Hospitalist Physician Assistant
    • DuPage Medical Group

      Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
      Cardiology Physician Assistant
    • Rush University Medical Center

      Aug 2018 - Apr 2023

      - Advanced Practice Provider in the Readmission Engagement and Care Transitions (REACT) Heart Failure Program - Facilitate transition of care to heart failure patients for 30 days post discharge to assist in decreasing hospital readmissions - Titrate GDMT and IV diuretics both inpatient and in the outpatient heart failure clinic - Order and interpret EKGs, stress tests, TTE, coronary CT scans, blood volume studies, and right heart caths - Educate patients and their families on recommended activity, nutrition, and medication management based on new heart failure guidelines - Collaborate with Cardiology and advanced HF fellows and attendings Show less - Review patient history, conduct physical examinations, and create specialized treatment plans autonomously for complex cases- Provide evolving care and treatment plans to COVID-19 patients during a dynamic medical climate- Cross cover multiple units throughout hospital including internal medicine unit, COVID unit, and cancer unit- Educate patients and family members on medical conditions and treatment options- Collaborate with physicians, consults, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner- Order and interpret labs, radiographic studies, and EKGs Show less

      • Heart Failure Physician Assistant

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Hospitalist Physician Assistant Clinical Student Coordinator

        Jul 2020 - Apr 2023
      • Hospitalist Physician Assistant

        Aug 2018 - Apr 2022
    • Texas Health Physicians Group

      Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
      Cardiology Physician Assistant

      - Educate patients and family members on cardiac conditions including heart failure, chest pain, and valve disorders- Provide care in an inpatient and an outpatient setting - Order and interpret labs, EKGs, Stress test, and TTE- Assist with pre and post TAVR and Watchman patients - Collaborate with Cardiology attendings- Proficient in Epic EMR

    • SmarterDx

      Apr 2024 - now
      Clinical Operations Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Life Support

      American Heart Association's Lifelong Learning Center
      May 2015
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

      American Heart Association's Lifelong Learning Center
      Jan 2014