Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Jessica O’Neal, PA-C, to our orthopedic team. A certified Physician Assistant, Jessica assists orthopedic surgeons in various aspects of patient care, including pre-, intra- and postoperative care, patient assessment and care planning, and providing nonsurgical care, including joint injections and osteoporosis management. Originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with minors in Biology and Spanish, from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, and received her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Red Rocks Community College, Arvada, CO. Her clinical training encompassed a wide range of medical fields at healthcare settings in Colorado, Mississippi and the Dakotas and included a rotation with Trinity Health Orthopedics. Since completing her Physician Assistant studies, Jessica has practiced locally, providing primary care with a special focus on orthopedic issues. She is a member of both the American and North Dakota Academies of Physician Assistants. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys quilting, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Orthopedics
Orthopedics is a field of medicine that involves both surgical and nonsurgical approaches to treating a variety of musculoskeletal issues, such as sports injuries, joint pain and trauma.