Jaime Klefeker, PA-C
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Jaime Klefeker grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology in 2018. Afterward, she worked as a medical scribe at Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute and Baptist Medical Center emergency department for almost two years. She then attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL where she graduated with honors with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Her clinical experience consisted of nine medical rotations including Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Jaime joined The Spine & Orthopedic Center in 2022 as a new grad and is excited to provide quality, compassionate care to her patients. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, reading, and exploring California.
EDUCATION
- 2020-2022
Nova Southeastern University
MS in Physician Assistant Studies
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 2014-2018
Florida State University
BS in Exercise Physiology, Double Minor Chemistry & Biology
Tallahassee, FL
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
- Physician Assistant Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatrics Advanced Life Support
- American Heart Association
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification
- Medication-Assisted Treatment Certification
- Effective Communication for Healthcare Professionals Certification
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Clinical Rotation Experience
- Arturo Logrono MD
Internal Medicine
Pembroke Pines, FL
- Memorial Hospital West
General Surgery
Pembroke Pines, FL
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
Weston, FL
- Compass Health Systems
Behavioral Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- South Broward Women’s Care
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Miami, FL
- Children’s Care Place
Pediatrics
Hallandale Beach, FL
- Americare Medical Center
Family Medicine
Sunrise, FL
- Broward Health Imperial Point
Emergency Medicine
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Wael Tamim, MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Florida Spine and Sports Specialists
Orthopedic Surgery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2022-Present - The Spine and Orthopedic Center
Physician Assistant
Santa Barbara,CA
- 2018-2020 - Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute
Orthopedic Scribe
Jacksonville, FL
- 2018-2020 - Baptist Medical Center
Emergency Department Scribe
Jacksonville, FL
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- NSU Emergency Medicine Club Member
FACILITY PRIVELEGES
LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS AND EXHIBITS
- 05/22 - "LANGUAGE BARRIERS IN HEALTH CARE". A Graduate Project Presented to the Faculty of
the Physician Assistant Program of the College of Health Care Sciences of Nova
Southeastern University.