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Jaime Klefeker, PA-C

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Jaime Klefeker , PA-S

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

  • Carrillo Surgery Center

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.