Debbie Koepsel
TUCSON,Arizona
Summary
Top-notch executive leader with 30+ years experience in the senior healthcare services industry. Proven track record of success in building companies from ground zero to sustainable growth, to acquisition. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Committed to achieving organizational goals through the implementation of effective strategic operations and growth strategies, solving challenges, and building and retaining client partnerships for the long term. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management, implementation of practical business strategies and maximizing market penetration.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Accelerated Care Plus - A Hanger Inc Company
01.2001 - 04.2022
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of distributed organizational structure to increase efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departmental teams and stakeholders to build consensus.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
VP and Chief Operating Officer
Community Care
04.1998 - 12.2000
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Identified and mitigated operational risks to minimize potential negative impacts on organization.
- Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
- Established policies to promote company culture and vision.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Regional Vice President
Sundance Rehabilitation
11.1991 - 03.1998
- Responsible sales and operations in the state of Arizona through the delivery of therapy services into Skilled Nursing Facilities with over 250 employees
- Grew region from zero to over $ 20mm a year
- Directed hiring and development of management staff to drive successful quality utilization and retention of clients and employees
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Top performing Physical Therapy division in the Country
- Awarded the President's Award twice (1995 &1997) for outstanding operational performance, growth, and customer retention
- Awarded Outstanding Support & Contribution by Accelerated Care Plus in 1997 while working for SunDance Rehab
Physical Therapist
Denver Visiting Nurses Association And Other HHA's
08.1986 - 08.1991
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with the full understanding of complex therapy needs.
- Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
Physical Therapist
Mercy Medical Center
09.1984 - 07.1986
- Managed high-volume caseload in in-patient and out-patient department.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ08.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Physics, Bio Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.1981
Skills
- Company Representation
- Process Improvement
- Brand Management
- Revenue Growth and Generation
- Profitability Optimization
- Employee Relations
- Change Management
- Financial Management
- Partnership Development
- Business Planning
- Business Development
- Leadership Team Building
- Executive Performance Management
- Risk Management
Hobbies
I love to walk and read daily, hike and adventure in our Airstream.
Timeline
President
Accelerated Care Plus - A Hanger Inc Company
01.2001 - 04.2022
VP and Chief Operating Officer
Community Care
04.1998 - 12.2000
Regional Vice President
Sundance Rehabilitation
11.1991 - 03.1998
Physical Therapist
Denver Visiting Nurses Association And Other HHA's
08.1986 - 08.1991
Physical Therapist
Mercy Medical Center
09.1984 - 07.1986
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Physics, Bio Sciences
University of Arizona