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Shannon Grams

Fort Smith,AR

Summary

Healthcare executive with expertise in financial management, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. Generated $2.3 million in gross revenue within the first year and boosted net income by 71.8% through targeted initiatives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Mosaic Life Care Medical Center, LTAC
St. Joseph, MO
01.2025 - Current

Directed operations for 30-bed critical illness recovery hospital, enhancing clinical quality and financial outcomes.

Cultivated partnerships with C-suite executives, driving strategic initiatives and advancing market growth.

  • Streamlined discharge patterns, enhancing patient flow and bolstering operational efficiency.
  • Ensured safe patient practices through rigorous documentation and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Achieved $2.3 million in gross revenue within first 12 months of operation.
  • Increased net income by 71.8% during first year through targeted financial strategies.
  • Boosted employee retention by 10% via culture and engagement initiatives.
  • Implemented quality-metric interventions, reducing falls and adverse events while prioritizing patient safety.

Chief Executive Officer

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Fort Smith, AR
07.2016 - 01.2025

Oversaw 34-bed LTACH, achieving clinical excellence and optimizing operational performance.

Fostered culture of trust and transparency, enhancing relationships among patients, nurses, physicians, and staff.

  • Directed financial operations, quality improvement, and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Maintained top-tier patient and employee safety for over eight years.
  • Achieved above-national HCAHPS benchmarks continuously for over eight years.
  • Increased retention rates by 10% in both 2023 and 2024; ensured high employee engagement.
  • Managed $11.9 million in net revenue, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

Collaborated with over 115 physicians to strengthen clinical partnerships.

Senior Director, Business Development

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Fort Smith, AR
03.2013 - 07.2016
  • Built strategic relationships with healthcare providers and referral sources to enhance referral networks.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align business goals and drive initiative execution.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion.
  • Led hospital preparation for 2015 CMS guidelines implementation, improving messaging and increasing higher acuity patient volume.

Area Business Manager

Encompass Home Health
Sallisaw, Oklahoma
10.2010 - 03.2013
  • Developed strategies that improved patient care and streamlined service delivery.
  • Coordinated staff training programs that elevated service quality and ensured compliance.
  • Facilitated communication between leadership and field staff to align operational objectives.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes to align financial resources with organizational goals.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
12-2015

Skills

  • Healthcare strategy
  • Corporate strategy
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance optimization
  • Operational efficiency
  • Financial management

Accomplishments

  • Hospital of Excellence • Stu Denney Award • Antibiotic Stewardship Award • Quality Award • Outstanding Employee Satisfaction Award

Affiliations

  • Board President, Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy

    Board Member, HCA Master’s Program – UAFS

    Adjunct Professor, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

    Volunteer Volleyball Coach, Girls Inc.

    Participant, True Grit 100‑Mile Bike Ride

Timeline

President

Mosaic Life Care Medical Center, LTAC
01.2025 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
07.2016 - 01.2025

Senior Director, Business Development

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
03.2013 - 07.2016

Area Business Manager

Encompass Home Health
10.2010 - 03.2013

MBA - Business Administration

John Brown University
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