Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Selected Publications and White Papers
Teaching and Volunteering
Timeline
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Stanley Podolski

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Experienced physician assistant with over 9 years in surgical critical care, trauma, and acute care surgery at a Level I trauma center. Advanced clinical skills in managing critically ill patients and performing high-acuity procedures, with additional OR experience. Proven leader in advanced practice education, program development, and system-level quality initiatives. Known for bringing a thoughtful, team-oriented approach to complex care environments. Actively expanding surgical expertise with particular interest in ENT and head and neck pathology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant in Surgical Critical Care; Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

UCHealth Medical Group
05.2016 - Current
  • Deliver high-acuity critical care and perioperative management for trauma and emergency general surgery patients at a Level I trauma center
  • Direct care for a complex surgical ICU census, coordinating interdisciplinary teams and executing evidence-based treatment plans across multiple specialties
  • Perform a wide range of procedures including central and arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, PEG tube placement, chest tube insertion, and advanced airway management
  • First assist in operative trauma and general surgery cases, supporting continuity of care
  • Drive APP education and workforce development through leadership roles: Assistant Clinical Coordinator, Surgical APP Fellowship; Project Lead, UCHealth APP Preceptor Program and Student Coordination; Adjunct Faculty- Rocky Vista University and Colorado Mesa University; System APP Council Member
  • Shape institutional policy and clinical performance through active participation on: UCHealth Medical Executive Committee and Peer Review Committee; Memorial Credentialing Committee; Mass Casualty Incident Committee; Strategic Imperatives Committee on Performance

Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery - Per Diem

UCHealth Medical Group
08.2020 - Current
  • Conduct new patient consultations and manage neurosurgical patients across floor and ICU settings, including post-operative care and neurologic monitoring
  • Collaborate with attending surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute treatment plans for trauma, spine, and cranial pathology
  • Provide surgical first assist in the operating room on elective and emergent neurosurgical proceduresResponsible for new consultations, floor and ICU management of neurosurgical patients, surgical first assist

Locums Physician Assistant

CompHealth Locum Tenens
12.2022 - Current
  • Deliver high-quality, adaptable care and alleviate staffing shortages in diverse health systems
  • Quickly integrate into new teams and workflows, demonstrating flexibility, procedural competence, and strong clinical judgment across varied practice environments

Physician Assistant in Urgent Care - Per Diem

UCHealth Medical Group
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Independently evaluated and treated a broad range of acute and subacute conditions in a high-volume urgent care setting
  • Delivered efficient, evidence-based care with a focus on rapid diagnosis, procedural competence, and patient education
  • Performed minor procedures including laceration repair, I&D, and splinting

Physician Assistant in Urgent Care and Family Medicine

Emergi Medical Care Center
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations for patients of all ages in a fast-paced urgent care and primary care setting
  • Diagnosed and managed a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies as appropriate
  • Delivered timely, evidence-based treatment and ensured follow-up in collaboration with a multidisciplinary medical team
  • Performed common outpatient procedures including laceration repair, abscess drainage, and splinting

Health Educator

Larimer County Health Department
10.2012 - 05.2013
  • Promoting, encouraging, and contributing to the health of all people in Larimer County, Colorado through information, education, advocacy, and community organization
  • Conducting assessments of the health needs of Larimer County and evaluating outcomes
  • Planning, implementing, and consulting on collegiate tobacco free policy initiatives
  • Working with local coalitions to help create policies and programs surrounding tobacco prevention and cessation

Education

Master of Science with Honors - Physician Assistant Studies

University Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2015

Master of Public Health - Community and Behavioral Health; Epidemiology

University of Colorado School of Public Health
Denver, CO

B.A. - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO

Skills

  • Tracheostomy care and management
  • Intubation expertise
  • Surgical technique and first assist
  • Complex laceration repair
  • Bronchoscopy procedures
  • Central venous access
  • Point-of-care ultrasonography
  • Ultrasound guidance for procedures
  • Incision and drainage
  • PEG tube placement
  • Vasoactive medication administration
  • Resuscitation techniques
  • Thoracostomy procedures
  • Thoracentesis techniques
  • Fluoroscopy-guided procedures

Certification

  • NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant
  • Colorado State Medical License (current)
  • DEA License (current)
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS (current)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Associate Instructor
  • Instructor, Stop the Bleed

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants (2013–Present)
  • Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (2015–Present)
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine (2020–Present)
  • American Public Health Association (2011–2016)
  • Adjunct Faculty: Rocky Vista University, Colorado Mesa University

Selected Publications and White Papers

  • Podolski, S. (2011). Integration of the Community Health Worker Model in Colorado for Sustainable Chronic Disease Management. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
  • Podolski, S., Tenney, L., Sabin, E., Chambers, G. (2011). Pueblo City-County Health Assessment. Pueblo Community Health Assessment Report.
  • Podolski, S. (2011). Reducing Stunting Malnutrition in Nicaraguan Migrant Children: An Intervention Mapping Approach.
  • Podolski, S., Goldberg, S., Ingersoll, S. (2010). Promoting Breastfeeding in Low-Income Women: An Integrated Public Health Approach.
  • Podolski, S. (2010). Reducing Childhood Obesity with Emotion-Oriented Theory and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Podolski, S., Freeman, S., Marchionda, P., Torso, L. (2010). Affordable Care Act: Policy Analysis Paper.

Teaching and Volunteering

  • ATLS Instructor, American College of Surgeons
  • Student Preceptor and APP Fellowship Instructor, UCHealth
  • Volunteer Trauma Medical Team, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
  • Community Education: Pediatric Outreach, Discovery Trauma Program
  • International Medical Work: Alajuelita and La Carpio, Costa Rica with Common Ground Internation and the Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children

Timeline

Locums Physician Assistant

CompHealth Locum Tenens
12.2022 - Current

Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery - Per Diem

UCHealth Medical Group
08.2020 - Current

Physician Assistant in Urgent Care - Per Diem

UCHealth Medical Group
12.2016 - 05.2018

Physician Assistant in Surgical Critical Care; Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

UCHealth Medical Group
05.2016 - Current

Physician Assistant in Urgent Care and Family Medicine

Emergi Medical Care Center
11.2015 - 03.2016

Health Educator

Larimer County Health Department
10.2012 - 05.2013

Master of Science with Honors - Physician Assistant Studies

University Saint Francis

Master of Public Health - Community and Behavioral Health; Epidemiology

University of Colorado School of Public Health

B.A. - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

University of Colorado

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