Results-driven Chief Executive Officer with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Select Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 08.2024
Established foundational processes for business development which led to doubling the ADC year over year as well as meeting EBITDA goals for the first time in 3 years.
Identified and implemented new revenue generation opportunities such as FEES, to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Improved operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes which resulted in improved quality and patient outcomes.
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives. I met monthly with key C Suite teams in my market and sit on the Tulsa Hospital Council.
Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow, which resulted in the elimination of contracted labor.
Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
Chief Executive Officer
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2011 - 09.2023
Oversaw construction, recruitment, contracts, and licensure of a new 40 bed hospital in Hot Springs Arkansas.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts with JV partners in both Hot Springs and Fayetteville.
Developed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns, driving significant growth in customer base. which led to bed expansions in both my hospitals.
Successfully recruited Physicians groups for start up of Hot Springs and to replace non-preforming Medical Director in Fayetteville.
CEO preceptor and DFCEO trainer for my region.
Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization which manifested in consistently exceeding patient experience and quality expectations. This resulted in 8 UDS top performer awards, 4 clinical excellence awards, 6 patient experience awards, 4 president circle awards, and 6 Joint Commission disease specific certifications.
Led CEO advocacy teams for Arkansas at a National level regarding IRF RCD and Managed Medicare reform.
Was frequently asked to lead a turn around in non-performing hospitals and to assist in the opening of Denovo projects.
Associate Administrator
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2011
Chosen as one of three Associate Administrators from a candidate pool of 86 internal candidates to participate in the inaugural Developing Future CEO's program.
Promoted to CEO before finishing entire program due to performance in AA role.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams on various initiatives, driving organizational success through teamwork.
Contributed to strategic planning efforts.
Continuously sought process improvement opportunities through research, benchmarking against industry best practices, and implementing innovative solutions.
Human Resources Director
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2009 - 07.2010
Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Established onboarding procedures to facilitate smooth transitions for new hires into the organization.
Oversaw annual performance review process, providing guidance to managers on setting goals and measuring employee progress.
Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
Supported talent development through coaching sessions with key personnel, assisting them in reaching their professional growth objectives.
Worked along side a corporate team to write standardized policies for the company.
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