James Graves
Argyle
Summary
Transformative Healthcare Executive with a strong focus on operational efficiencies and patient care improvement. Proven expertise in clinical management and innovative problem-solving, fostering team collaboration and mentorship. Led multi-disciplinary projects, including a significant hospital upgrade, while maintaining high standards of medical ethics and communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth
01.2013 - Current
- Lead a team of 120+ staff members including Neurologists, Physiatrists, and Pulmonologists, plus clinical staff including respiratory therapists, EEG technologists, and support staff.
- Managed clinical care across in-patient, out-patient, and community health settings, ensuring quality and continuity of services.
- Led multi-disciplinary project to shut down oxygen, medical air, and vacuum systems hospital-wide, facilitating major infrastructure upgrades.
- Directed oxygen storage and management in JPS Community Clinics, optimizing safety and compliance standards.
- Mentored new leaders throughout the organization.
- Provide guidance on the professional expectations of new graduates and the standards of care graduates are expected to maintain.
- Liaison between hospital and the colleges that use JPS as a training facility for clinical training.
- Improved operational efficiencies to meet financial goals.
Director of Respiratory Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, Radiology, and Laboratory
Health Management Associates
North Naples
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Lead a team of 50 respiratory therapists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, medical technologists, X-Ray and CT techs, and support staff.
- Developed and managed pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation programs to enhance patient outcomes.
- Developed and managed budgets across all areas, coordinated hospital outreach programs with local community groups, including churches and civic organizations.
- Managed supplies and equipment within budgetary constraints to ensure high-quality patient care.
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Wishard Memorial Hospital
Indianapolis
01.2001 - 08.2011
- Led department of 75 staff across multiple community sites, enhancing service delivery.
- Develop and implement out-patient pulmonary rehab program.
- Developed and managed the budget, staff performance, and hospital relationships with 5 respiratory therapy schools in the area.
- Assisted in planning new hospital and outpatient project to improve service capabilities.
- This included a 685 bed hospital and 28 community clinics.
Director of Respiratory Therapy, Laboratory, Radiology, and Sleep Lab
Westview Community Hospital
Indianapolis
10.1998 - 01.2001
- Lead a team of approximately 75 respiratory therapists, EEG technologists, cardiac diagnostic technicians, medical technologists, phlebotomists, radiology and CT technologists, and sleep technologists.
- Planned and operated an 8-bed sleep program, enhancing patient care and accessibility to sleep services.
- Managed capital and operations budget, supply management, and staff training to ensure optimal resource allocation and team preparedness.
- Led development and implementation of automated chemistry line in laboratory, improving diagnostic efficiency and turnaround time.
- Developed protocols and processes for earlier CT access for suspected stroke patients.
Education
Master - Public Health
Hill University
Chicago, IL06.1994
BS - Healthcare Management
Hill University
Chicago, IL06.1983
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Patient assessment
- Medical ethics
- Leadership experience
- Innovative thinking
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory Care
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Accomplishments
- 2019 Manager of the Year by Texas Society for Respiratory Care
- Worked with engineers from a major medical equipment company to develop technology allowing remote wireless ventilator management from outside isolation rooms in patients with COVID
- Redesigned nasal cannulas for high flow oxygen system leading to reduced device related pressure injury
Activities
- American College of Healthcare Executives - Member
- Texas Society for Respiratory Care Vice-President
- Chair of TSRC Leadership Training Committee
Timeline
Executive Director
JPS Health Network
01.2013 - Current
Director of Respiratory Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, Radiology, and Laboratory
Health Management Associates
09.2011 - 01.2013
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Wishard Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2011
Director of Respiratory Therapy, Laboratory, Radiology, and Sleep Lab
Westview Community Hospital
10.1998 - 01.2001
Master - Public Health
Hill University
BS - Healthcare Management
Hill University