MARIA RIZZA D. COLLANTES
Redmond,WA
Summary
Patient-centered Physician with 10+ years of Family Medicine and Urgent care, delivering high quality healthcare to diverse patient population in both telehealth and in person clinical environments.
Comfortable in Virtual Space Model with 7+ years experience.
Committed to upholding standard of care and staying current with latest advancements in best practices and evidence based medicine.
Proficient in utilizing a variety of EMR software and willing to learn future innovations in Digital Health Technology to provide seamless patient care and achieve team goals.
Multiple active state licenses in good standing including Washington and California.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care
MedExpress/Optum Virtual Urgent Care
01.2022 - Current
- Currently a full-time Virtual Urgent Care Physician with occasional coverage for Virtual Primary Care.
- Interviews and actively listens to patients via video platform addressing patients' acute needs promptly and effectively.
- Diagnoses issues and implements therapeutic regimen involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms, resolve problems, and prevent reoccurrence.
- Treats pediatric to geriatric age groups.
- Reviews patient allergies, social and medical history, and medications.
- Discuses shared decision making with clear and concise therapeutic plan.
- Ensures understanding of appropriate follow up and care.
- Works 12 hour shifts 13-15x/month.
- Electronic Health Records - Docutap, EPIC and currently Amwell (Converge) Platform
- Video platform meetings - Microsoft Teams
Urgent Care Physician
Sound Physicians/MedExpress
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked 0.8 FTE
- Providing telemedicine as a locums Urgent Care Provider serving MedExpress shortly before I was offered a full time position in the same company
- EMR/Tele platform used - Docutap and Secure video
Urgent Care Physician
Amwell Medical Group
10.2020 - Current
- Works as a contractual telemedicine provider
Urgent Care Physician
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Worked as an Urgent care Physician rotating in different satellite clinics.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed and evaluated patients concerning physical complaints and symptoms.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Ordered and executed various tests, interpretation and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Attended quarterly meetings to update best practices, referrals, and specialty introductions.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes for patient flow and care coordination.
Urgent Care Physician
Amwell Medical Group/Online Care Group/Carena
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Worked as telemedicine physician utilizing both phone and video visits as allowed by states.
- Delivered expert consultation for a wide variety of acute illnesses and provided virtual care appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Assisted in the training of new team members, sharing best practices for consistent service quality.
- Participated in creating and editing some clinical care guidelines appropriate for telehealth.
- Participated in online and in person meetings for regular clinical or company updates.
- Stayed current with medical advancements, contributing to growth of medical knowledge.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities keeping up-to-date with advancements within Primary and Urgent Care remaining competitive amongst peers.
- Participated as Supervising Physician for Nurse Practitioners as required by certain states doing quarterly review and meetings.
- Worked day and night shifts as required.
- Telehealth platform used - phone, Facetime, skype for business
Family Physician
Swedish Medical Group
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Worked as a full-time Primary Care Physician managing comprehensive health care services across various age groups (newborn - geriatric).
- Organized patient session schedule that allows for chronic medical visits as well acute/same day appointments.
- Provided well child, sports physicals, yearly adult wellness, well woman exams, and Medicare physicals.
- Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as joint injections, incision and drainage, suturing, skin biopsies.
- Competent in EMR - Epic
- Participated in quarterly specialty provider meetings and monthly clinic meetings.
- Taking part in the the twenty-four-hour phone coverage for the group's primary care patients.
- Covered some Swedish Urgent care shifts on weekends.
Education
Family Medicine Residency -
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO06.2012
Internship Family Medicine -
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO06.2010
Doctor of Medicine And Surgery -
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines04.2002
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy -
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Quality Medical Care
- Active listening
- Compassion
- Cultural awareness
- Critical thinking
- Treatment planning
- Acute Care management
- Preventive Care
- Patient education
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
Diplomat, American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) since 2012
Actively enrolled in Maintenance of Certification
Basic Life support (BLS) - active
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - active
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Illinois Academy of Family Physicians
Philippine Physical Therapy Association since 1998
Active State Licenses
Washington and California as well as the following:
Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Timeline
Urgent Care
MedExpress/Optum Virtual Urgent Care
01.2022 - Current
Urgent Care Physician
Sound Physicians/MedExpress
03.2021 - 12.2021
Urgent Care Physician
Amwell Medical Group
10.2020 - Current
Urgent Care Physician
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
10.2016 - 09.2020
Urgent Care Physician
Amwell Medical Group/Online Care Group/Carena
10.2016 - 09.2020
Family Physician
Swedish Medical Group
09.2013 - 08.2015
Family Medicine Residency -
Saint Louis University
Internship Family Medicine -
Saint Louis University
Doctor of Medicine And Surgery -
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy -
University of Santo Tomas
Diplomat, American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) since 2012
Actively enrolled in Maintenance of Certification
Basic Life support (BLS) - active
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - active
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Illinois Academy of Family Physicians
Philippine Physical Therapy Association since 1998
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