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Casey Novak, PA-C

Tucson,Arizona

Summary

Experienced plastic surgery physician assistant with a strong background at a large academic hospital. Focused on delivering exceptional patient care and achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes. Proficient in developing comprehensive care plans addressing both physical and psychological needs. Skilled in pre-operative education and performing non-invasive procedures to enhance and maintain cosmesis.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant

Banner University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate and treat post operative patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • See patients independently in outpatient clinic, perform procedures including medical tattooing.
  • First assist in the operating room for various surgeries including breast implant reconstruction, liposuction, fat grafting, flaps, craniofacial reconstruction.
  • Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with regulations.

Emergency Medical Technician

ATI Ambulance
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with paramedics on advanced life support transfers.
  • Provide medical care within the scope of an EMT-B for ground transports, as well as event standby.
  • Evaluate and treat patients in various settings, including their home, an ambulance, and large crowds.

Customer Service Supervisor

Bed Bath and Beyond
05.2015 - 05.2018
  • Managed customer service, supervised cashiers, created relief schedules and managed cash flow and deposits.

Education

Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
05.2023

Bachelors - Criminology, Law and Justice

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Electronic health record (Epic, Cerner)
  • Complex wound closure
  • Surgical first assist
  • Cosmetic tattooing
  • Post-operative care

Certification

  • National Commission on Certification of the Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
  • Physician Assistant License State of Arizona
  • National Provider Identification 1881355618
  • Basic Life Support
  • MAT waiver course

Clinical Clerkships

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • General Surgery at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Critical Care/MICU at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Urgent Care at WellNow Urgent Care
  • Emergency Medicine at Sinai Hospital
  • Internal Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Women’s Health at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital
  • Family Medicine at Chicago Med Group
  • Pediatrics at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
  • Psychology at Jesse Brown VA

Affiliations

  • Provide wound care and first aid with local mutual aid project
  • Weightlifting and community fitness events
  • Concerts and local art exhibits

Timeline

Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant

Banner University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

ATI Ambulance
05.2018 - 07.2023

Customer Service Supervisor

Bed Bath and Beyond
05.2015 - 05.2018

Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Northwestern University

Bachelors - Criminology, Law and Justice

University of Illinois At Chicago