Brian "Scott" Oliver, Sr.
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Results-driven Executive with 29 years in Health Care Administration. Expertise in operational management, staffing, training, budgeting, and program oversight. Led both For-Profit and Not-for-profit organizations to success through strategic planning and effective management. Focused on building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO / Administrator
Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Cleveland, TN
05.2015 - Current
- Oversaw clinical and operational management of county-owned skilled facility and post-acute not-for-profit center, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing patient care.
- Led strategic initiatives to improve patient care quality and service delivery.
- Facilitated board meetings, guiding senior management on strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations, expanding service outreach and increasing access to care for underserved populations.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to obtain competitive pricing for goods and services.
- Developed outpatient program addressing specific patient needs for ongoing services.
CEO / Administrator
SAVA Senior Care
Newport, TN
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Championed regulatory compliance and accreditation for two facilities, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous development.
- Led turnaround operation, improving community relations and realigning staffing to meet census growth.
CEO / Owner
Scenic City Research
Cleveland, TN
03.2005 - 02.2011
- Owned and managed a Clinical Trials Organization that assisted pharmaceutical companies in obtaining FDA approval for their new medications.
- Maintained a well-defined strategy and business plan to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Recruited and contracted physicians as Investigators for clinical trials, enhancing trial efficacy and compliance.
- Completed regulatory forms necessary for initiating and maintaining clinical trials.
- Developed marketing campaigns across television, radio, and print media to raise public awareness and participation in clinical studies.
- Organized Health Fairs to promote business development and strengthen community engagement.
Assistant CEO
Sunbury Community Hospital
Sunbury, PA
02.2010 - 11.2010
- Developed strategic initiatives that increased patient volume for newly recruited physicians, facilitating growth of their practices.
- Collaborated with Physicians to strengthen community health services and improve continuity of care within healthcare system.
- Oversaw Physicians Clinics, ancillary programs, Environmental Services, IT, Dietary, and Maintenance Departments to support CEO in operational excellence.
CEO/Administrator
Home Quality Management, Inc. (now Signature HealthCare, Inc)
Cleveland, TN
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Executed operational turn-arounds at Cleveland Care and Rehabilitation Center and Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center, enhancing service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Managed clinical and operational oversight at Cleveland Care and Rehabilitation Center and Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Oversaw financial management and budget allocation processes for sustainability.
CEO / Administrator
Blacksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Blacksburg, VA
04.2003 - 07.2004
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring clinical, fiscal, and regulatory compliance for post-acute care facility.
- Coordinated bed allocation for 68 sub-acute rehab beds, 32 Alzheimer beds, and 98 intermediate care beds to optimize resource utilization.
- Restructured failing facility to improve operational effectiveness.
Administrator / Executive Director
Life Care Centers of America
Elizabethton, TN
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Facilitated turn-around and ensured facility compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
- Oversaw daily fiscal, clinical, and regulatory operations of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN, a sub-acute rehabilitation facility serving large Veteran’s Administration population.
Education
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.1996
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Communication
Murray State University
Murray, KY12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05.1989
Skills
- Physician Recruitment and Alignment
- Budget Development
- P&L Management
- Community Outreach
- Small business development experience
- Multi-unit Operation Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- For-profit and not-for-profit Board Experience
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage groups
- Analytical Skills
- Performance metrics
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Employee engagement
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- Administrator of the Year - 2007, State of Tennessee
- National Administrator of the Year - 2006, Washington, DC
- Kentucky Colonel, 1996 - Awarded for service to the Governor on Health Care Reform
- Eagle Scout - 1985, Boy Scouts of America, Charleston, SC
Community / Professional Service
- American Cancer Society, Board Member and Co-chair "Relay for Life" 2001 and 2002 - Carter County, TN
- Ducks Unlimited, Committee Member, 2008-2012, Chair 2009 and 2010 Cleveland/Bradley County, TN
- Rotary International, Member 1992-2015, Paul Harris Fellow
- Tennessee Health Care Association, Past President of the Johnson City District (37 facilities)
- Leadership Class of Carter County, TN, 2002, Graduate
- Deputy Sheriff (Reserve), Investigator for Elder Crimes - Hancock County, Tennessee
- Masonic Lodge #50, Master Mason, Past Master x2 Athens, Tennessee
- Shriners International, Current Potentate 2026 of Alhambra Shrine Temple – Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Shriners Children’s - Lexington, KY, Member of the Board of Governors, 2023 – current
Timeline
CEO / Administrator
Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
05.2015 - Current
CEO / Administrator
SAVA Senior Care
08.2011 - 05.2015
Assistant CEO
Sunbury Community Hospital
02.2010 - 11.2010
CEO / Owner
Scenic City Research
03.2005 - 02.2011
CEO/Administrator
Home Quality Management, Inc. (now Signature HealthCare, Inc)
07.2004 - 06.2007
CEO / Administrator
Blacksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2003 - 07.2004
Administrator / Executive Director
Life Care Centers of America
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Kentucky University
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Communication
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The Citadel