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Leonard Cox

Benton,LA

Summary

High-achieving Chief Executive Officer bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offering 26 years’ experience in the healthcare industry along with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and a demonstrated track record of accomplishment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Pathway Rehabilitation Hospital
Bossier City, LA
06.2016 - Current
  • Implemented a new nurse staffing ratio in order to reduce labor costs
  • Decreased administrative salary expense through a reduction in force of 2 FTEs in the marketing department without compromising admissions or census
  • Added several new PRN employees in our therapy department which reduced unnecessary overtime and overall salary expense in that department
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of operations
  • Maintained hospital quality with a hands-on management style.
  • Managed, trained and motivated back and front-of-house employees to always be improving knowledge and abilities in the field.

Chief Executive Officer

LifeCare Hospital Of Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
01.2007 - 03.2016
  • Drove strategic planning and implementation of new market expansion to propel the business and adapt to market changes.
  • Directed business-wide decision making to maintain business mission.
  • Oversaw the hiring and training of new department managers to drive organizational improvements.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and consulted with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.

Chief Executive Officer

Doctors Hospital
  • Cultivated a forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture.
  • Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
  • Developed and implemented a high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings. 
  • Created new revenue streams through recruitment of 3 new surgeons.

Education

MBA - Business

Centenary College Of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
2005

BSN

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
2003

ADN - Nursing

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
1993

Skills

  • Financial leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract management
  • Business development
  • Customer service
  • Policy development
  • New Market Penetration

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Pathway Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2016 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

LifeCare Hospital Of Shreveport
01.2007 - 03.2016

Chief Executive Officer

Doctors Hospital

MBA - Business

Centenary College Of Louisiana

BSN

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

ADN - Nursing

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Leonard Cox