Callie Novosad
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Competent Physician Assistant with 14 years of experience in pediatrics, primary care and internal medicine. Well-developed skills in patient observation, assessment and examination. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent communication skills and bedside manner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Woywood Integrated Medicine
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Perform Joint Injections of Knee, Shoulder and Back with Human Connective Tissue/ Stem Cells
- Perform Hormone Pellet Placement on Men and Women
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and preventative medicine services.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
Physician Assistant in Pediatric & Adult Medicine
International SOS/ Atrium Staffing
Alamogordo, NM
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated care with the State Department and Air Force working on Operation Allies Welcome, Performing History and Physical Examinations, Immunizations, Ordering Labs, Chest XRay upon arrival and evaluation and treatment of general medical conditions, acute emergency conditions of Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric Afghanistan Refugees, while in the Village and on Base.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and general health services.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Physician Assistant Adult & Geriatric Medicine
South Texas Continuum of Care Specialists
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Evaluation and treatment of Adult and Geriatric Patients in Independent, Assisted Living, Personal Care, Home, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Responsible for Management of the entire Independent, Assisted Living and Personal Care Home Division of STCCS
- Brought 4 buildings with me when beginning with STCCS starting with only new residents and ending with 168 patients regularly seen monthly or more frequent as needed in 9 buildings
- Travel to potential new resident homes for evaluation/ H&P to admit to facilities
- Evaluation and Treatment of multiple conditions, attending CARE Plan Meeting, Coordinating with MDS in facilities, Completing prior authorizations, Ordering and Refilling prescriptions for all of my 9 facilities (only one doing so for my division) and managing all nurses, therapy staff, home health, hospice employees contracted with each building
- All referrals were generated by myself solely
- On Call every 6 weeks on weekends and overnight one day every week day
- Regularly referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and their families
- Strictly maintained the confidentiality of patients, families, and colleagues.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient case history in detail using electronic medical record software
Physician Assistant in Adult & Geriatric Medicine
Centric Physicians
San Antonio, TX
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Evaluating and treating Adult and Geriatric Patients in Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Responsible for Performing History and Physical exams, Maintenance of chronic medical conditions and Evaluation and treatment of any illness. Wrote orders and prescriptions for all patients
- Reviewed medical records and labs
- Attending Care Plan meetings and working with MDS
- Responsible for taking call for company every 8 weeks
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Skilled Clinical Liaison Specialist and Physical Therapist
Regent Care Center at Oakwell Farms
San Antonio, TX
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Responsible for all ADR’s: Medicare denials for payment of therapy services and Private Insurance denials for payment of therapy services
- In charge of all Clinical issues: Care Plans, Discharge Issues, RUG time for patients at Oakwell Farms and Supervising Physical Therapist responsible for evaluations, re-evaluations and treatment of all patients in skilled nursing setting
- Supervision of all Clinical staff: PT, OT, ST
- Developed Contracture Management Program
- Developed Total Hip Arthroplasty Program
- Developed Total Knee Replacement Program
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs and treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Physician Assistant in Internal Medicine
Dr. Daniel Juarez
San Antonio, TX
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Responsible for Wellness Exams and sick visits in Internal Medicine setting with immediate referral to adjoining Methodist Hospital
- Patient mix is Adult and Geriatric patients, treating multiple diagnosis (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, CHF, Diverticulitis, GERD, Dementia, etc.)
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and their families
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Aprima electronic medical record used
Physician Assistant in Pediatric Medicine
South Alamo Medical Group
San Antonio, TX
10.2008 - 03.2013
- Pediatric Setting in clinic with immediate referral to Southwest General Hospital next door
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms in pediatric patients.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with supervising attending physician to Southwest General Hospital
Physician Assistant in Pediatric & Adult Medicine
Alamo City Medical Group
San Antonio, TX
07.2007 - 09.2008
- In the Family Health Center, Responsible for pre- and post- employment physicals, workers comp injuries and General Family Medicine patients including Pediatric patients 1 year of age up to 18 years
- Examined up to 30 patients a day
- Carefully analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases
- Vaccinated patients to immunize them from communicable diseases
- Regularly referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment
- Regularly evaluated infants and children to assess growth and development compared to average childhood patterns
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and their families
- Strictly maintained the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and any sensitive situations
- Discussed various treatment options extensively with patients and families
- Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient case history in detail using eMD's electronic medical record software.
Education
Masters Degree - Physician Assistant Studies
UTHSCSA
San Antonio, TX06.2007
Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy - Therapy
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas12.1994
Skills
- Comprehensive Evaluation and Assessment in Pediatric, Internal Medicine and Primary Care
- Performing procedures of Joint Injection and Aspiration, Hormone Pellet Placement
- Evaluating culture results
- Assessing pathophysiology
- Interpreting images and lab results
- Incisions and drainage
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Woywood Integrated Medicine
01.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant in Pediatric & Adult Medicine
International SOS/ Atrium Staffing
09.2021 - 01.2022
Physician Assistant Adult & Geriatric Medicine
South Texas Continuum of Care Specialists
06.2019 - 09.2021
Physician Assistant in Adult & Geriatric Medicine
Centric Physicians
03.2016 - 06.2019
Skilled Clinical Liaison Specialist and Physical Therapist
Regent Care Center at Oakwell Farms
07.2014 - 03.2016
Physician Assistant in Internal Medicine
Dr. Daniel Juarez
05.2013 - 07.2014
Physician Assistant in Pediatric Medicine
South Alamo Medical Group
10.2008 - 03.2013
Physician Assistant in Pediatric & Adult Medicine
Alamo City Medical Group
07.2007 - 09.2008
Masters Degree - Physician Assistant Studies
UTHSCSA
Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy - Therapy
Texas State University