Grady Dodson
Tulare,CA
Summary
Program Director with a strong history of delivering projects on schedule and within budget constraints. Expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management to enhance program outcomes. Proficient in conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration across various departments. Demonstrates ability to thrive in dynamic environments by prioritizing tasks and utilizing problem-solving skills to address challenges.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PACE Program Director
Family HealthCare Network
Visalia
09.2023 - Current
- Director is responsible for the overall operational oversight and strategic direction of a PACE program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, coordinated care for eligible seniors.
- They manage various aspects of the program, including budget, staffing, and compliance with regulations.
- Sets overall administrative and strategic direction and ensuring positive medical group relations.
- Leads cultural change, create a patient-centered, seamless care experience across all service areas.
- Ability to integrate clinical services with an eye on human-centered design and with key clinical partners, promote employee engagement and continuous improvement through innovation are key areas of focus.
- Exercises necessary and appropriate authority and accountability for the service line, including quality of care, patient satisfaction, financial goals, and responsible for managing local capital priorities that align with and meet the overall capital expenditures for the affiliate's operating budget.
- Responsible for implementation of the strategic service line direction.
- Ensures consistency of care delivery standards across all geographies in the integrated foundation.
- Has financial accountability for budget and revenue for the assigned service line.
- Directed program development and implementation for comprehensive healthcare services.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service delivery.
- Managed budget planning and resource allocation for effective program operations.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards in healthcare administration.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align goals and improve collaborative efforts.
- Analyzed program data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Promoted community engagement initiatives to raise awareness of healthcare services.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
- Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
Consultant Non-Profit
New Life Minisitries of Tulare County
Tulare
08.2003 - Current
- Grant writer of special projects.
- Community outreach and community event organizer.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Volunteer for non-profit in various roles.
- Facilitated community outreach programs to engage local residents in community activities.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for government contract compliance.
Facility Administrator
DaVita Dialysis
09.2009 - 09.2023
- Oversaw inventory management for medical supplies and equipment needs.
- Liaised with senior officers to ensure ongoing quality assurance program integrity.
- Worked closely with executive management team in developing strategic plans for achieving long-term objectives set forth by upper management.
- I oversee the budget management, hiring and termination of all teammates.
- Implantation of corporate policy and procedures while emphasizing on clinic specific that is conducive to daily operation of each local clinic.
- Relocated clinics to brand new facility as well as overseen denov projects.
- Managed EBITA for multiple sites that totaled $25 million in revenue.
- Evaluated compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align organizational goals with market trends.
- Drove growth and increased accountability by standardizing internal processes using performance-based measurements and benchmarks, reporting and mission alignment.
Education
Masters - Social Work, PPSC with a specialization in Child Welfare attendance, school social work, and school counseling
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2006
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman College
Daytona, FL04.2002
Skills
- Budget oversight
- Compliance and quality management
- Program design and creation
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
Accomplishments
- Shining Star FA of Pacific Gold Division 2017
- Core Value Award Continuous Improvement 2017
- Paradise Award 2017
- Core Value Award Service Excellence 2016
- Core Value Award Team 2014
- Facility Administrator of the Year 2011
- Rising Star FA DaVita Nationwide 2010
- Core Value Award Accountability 2010
Community Service
- Tour DaVita Bike Ride (2012, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020)
- Grassroot Lobbyist State and Federal (2011-2023)
- Assistant Director Team Superstars Basketball Organization (non-profit)
Timeline
PACE Program Director
Family HealthCare Network
09.2023 - Current
Facility Administrator
DaVita Dialysis
09.2009 - 09.2023
Consultant Non-Profit
New Life Minisitries of Tulare County
08.2003 - Current
Masters - Social Work, PPSC with a specialization in Child Welfare attendance, school social work, and school counseling
California State University, Fresno
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman College