Kathryn Tessitore
Richardson
Summary
Dynamic physician with extensive experience at Baylor University Medical Center, excelling in patient care management and healthcare innovation. Proven track record in optimizing departmental operations and enhancing patient outcomes through data-driven strategies. Strong team leadership skills complemented by proficiency in EHR software and a commitment to evidence-based practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician
IES Locums
10.2025 - Current
- Provided physician coverage at several sites
- Managed patient volume and flow
- Provided Supervision for APPs
- Provided feedback to leadership regarding staffing, equipment and throughput
Assistant Medical Director
Baylor University Medical Director
10.2023 - Current
- Manage low acuity emergency pod in order to increase throughput of low acuity patients
- Modify staffing of low acuity pod based on patient volumes and degree of ED boarding
- Modify staffing in real time of main ED to ensure highest level of efficiency and best patient outcomes
- Data analysis of hemolysis in ED and effects on throughput ultimately resulting in additional FTEs for the ED
- Serve as liaison between ED and Emergency General Surgery
- Serve as liaison between ED an Oncology services
- Developed and monitored performance metrics for departmental operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advocated for innovative approaches to problem-solving through participation in hospital-wide committees focused on strategic planning initiatives.
- Optimized workflows within the department by implementing efficient scheduling systems that maximized productivity while remaining cognizant of staff workload balance.
Attending Physician
Baylor University Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Provide medical care in a high volume and high acuity urban medical center
- Provide supervision and teaching to both Emergency medicine as well as off service residents
- Perform high volumes of critical procedures
- Interface with multiple service lines to provide care for patients with complex medical conditions to include ECMO, STEMI, Stroke and Trauma
- Diagnosed and treated chronic illnesses, improving patient outcomes
- Manage Department flow in real time, shifting physician work settings, schedules, and coordinated with nursing leadership to ensure adequate support
- Cared for 2-3 pph patients daily in a high-volume clinical setting
HIV Medical Director
Baylor University Medical Center
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
- Led initiative to perform routine screening for HIV in ED
- ensured appropriate notification of results, follow up information given and referrals provided
Attending Physician
TeamHealth
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided medical care to patients in rural environments with limited access to healthcare
- Managed patient volume as single coverage physician with varied volume
Education
Administrative Fellow - Hospital Administration
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX01-2024
Chief Resident - Emergency Medicine
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX06-2021
M.D. - Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center PLFSOM
Fort Worth, TX06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA05-2014
Skills
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
- Teaching and mentoring
Certification
- Board Certified Physician - American Board of Emergency Medicine
Timeline
Physician
IES Locums
10.2025 - Current
HIV Medical Director
Baylor University Medical Center
09.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Medical Director
Baylor University Medical Director
10.2023 - Current
Attending Physician
Baylor University Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Attending Physician
TeamHealth
08.2021 - 10.2021
Administrative Fellow - Hospital Administration
Baylor University Medical Center
Chief Resident - Emergency Medicine
John Peter Smith Hospital
M.D. - Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center PLFSOM
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, San Diego