Jean Reifenrath
Forestville,WI
Summary
Visionary leader with a strong history of guiding organizations to success through strategic planning and management. Expertise in team building, innovation, and operational efficiency to meet business goals. Proven ability to convert challenges into opportunities, significantly enhancing company growth and profitability.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Regional Vice President
Aegis Therapies
Forestville, Wisconsin
07.2025 - Current
- Oversee $38M revenue Skilled Nursing, Home Health, and Assisted/Independent Living Portfolio with 26.9% gross margin.
- Formulated operational policies to align with company objectives and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement standardized process improvements.
- Led regional initiatives that enhanced patient care and improved operational efficiency.
Division Vice President
Select Rehabilitation
Forestville, Wisconsin
12.2020 - 07.2025
- Managed diverse portfolio valued between $10M and $350M, achieving 28% gross profit margin.
- Oversaw integration of Rehabcare Operations post-acquisition to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained 96% retention rate of high-value RehabCare clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
Regional Vice President/Division Vice President
RehabCare, Kindred
Forestville, Wisconsin
01.2012 - 11.2020
- Managed $35-40M portfolio as Regional Vice President, achieving 31% gross profit margin.
- Oversaw $350M portfolio as Division Vice President, sustaining 31% gross profit margin.
- Directed Skilled Nursing, Management, Home Health, School, and Direct Bill locations, ensuring operational excellence.
- Guided leaders to prioritize client satisfaction and strengthen company culture.
- Created engaging content for culture initiatives, improving field communication and alignment.
- Implemented strategies to enhance employee engagement and workplace satisfaction.
- Oversaw cross-functional team optimizing support across finance, sales, recruiting, and clinical services.
- Renegotiated 450+ client contracts, maintaining 94% retention rate post-Medicare PDPM shift.
Accounts Manager/Area Director of Operations
PeopleFirst Rehabilitation/Kindred
Wausau, Wisconsin
07.1995 - 12.2011
- Directed operations of $12-15M portfolio across Skilled Nursing Facilities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- Collaborated with Kindred Healthcare’s Director of Operations to enhance communication and clinical care across 16 service sites.
- Partnered with sales and operations teams to expand client base, increasing Wisconsin and Minnesota clientele to over 20.
- Led development and implementation of Clinical Ladder Program to improve leadership skills for therapists and technicians.
- Transformed operational structure, establishing Multi-Site Program Managers and Rehab Coordinators.
Program Manager/Multi-Site Program Manager
PeopleFirst Rehabilitation/Kindred
Wausau, Wisconsin
07.1990 - 06.1995
- Provided targeted speech-language interventions to support improvements in communication, cognition and swallowing.
- Led the rehabilitation team as a Program Manager at a single site, ensuring effective program management.
- Oversaw operations as a Multi-Site Program Manager, managing 7 service locations including skilled nursing and outpatient locations.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05-1990
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-1988
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Portfolio management
- Project management
- Operational efficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Client retention
- Recruitment partner
- Sales collaboration
- Culture promotion
- Patient care leadership
Certification
Speech Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services
Timeline
Senior Regional Vice President
Aegis Therapies
07.2025 - Current
Division Vice President
Select Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 07.2025
Regional Vice President/Division Vice President
RehabCare, Kindred
01.2012 - 11.2020
Accounts Manager/Area Director of Operations
PeopleFirst Rehabilitation/Kindred
07.1995 - 12.2011
Program Manager/Multi-Site Program Manager
PeopleFirst Rehabilitation/Kindred
07.1990 - 06.1995
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee