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MATTHEW G. BRUINS

MATTHEW G. BRUINS

Oak Creek,WI

Summary

Compassionate and results-oriented executive healthcare leader with a proven track record in patient care, customer service, staff development, and program growth. Expertise in coordinating and developing rehabilitation programs is complemented by exceptional interpersonal communication and networking skills that cultivate strong referral relationships. Recognized for unwavering ethics and the ability to build and empower high-performing teams. A solid foundation in business management, gained through diverse entrepreneurial experiences, positions this professional to leverage skills for continued growth within the rehabilitation and healthcare sectors.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Therapy Officer

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital at Greenfield
12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible and accountable for daily operations, fiscal management, personnel management, performance improvement, and clinical practices to ensure the delivery of quality care. Develops department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies, and procedures; organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified therapy and case management services to meet the legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines, works with administration in evaluating proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care; has the authority and responsibility for establishing, directing the implementation and ensures compliance with Standards of Therapy and Case Management Practice.

Rehab Program Manager – Grande Prairie Health & Rehabilitation

Sava Senior Care
06.2016 - 12.2021
  • Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services in the long-term care facility short term rehabilitation unit and out-patient rehabilitation services. Coordinate and oversee clinical reviews for managed care patients. Direct program development of outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation services.

Director of Rehab

RehabCare Group Inc.
03.2006 - 06.2016
  • Director of Rehab (March 2007 – June 2016) Franciscan Villa (SNF & A.L.)
  • Director of Rehab (March 2006 – March 2007) Beecher Shop (SNF) & Atrium, BayPointe & Schmidt Home (Assisted Living Facilities)
  • Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services in the long-term care facility, assisted living facilities, short term rehabilitation unit and out-patient rehabilitation services. Strong experience in program development and marketing. Managed sixteen regular rehab employees and ten casual employees. Member of Safety Committee and Quality Assurance teams on campus with focus on identification of root cause analysis of facility incidents. Completed all Nursing and Rehab new hire and annual competencies in safe patient handling including proper body mechanics, ergonomics, patient handling techniques, and safe use of mechanical lifts.

Rehab Admissions Coordinator

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2003 - 03.2006
  • Complete pre-admission assessments, coordinate admissions in collaboration with Physicians, communicate Inpatient Rehab Program features to patients and family, complete and maintain program evaluation reports, monitoring and analysis of data, and maintain referral sources.
  • Per diem – March 2017

Occupational Therapist Level II

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2000 - 03.2006
  • Evaluate, plan and administer prescribed Occupational therapy interventions of patients in Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care.

Occupational Therapist (per diem)

Aurora Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
04.2000 - 11.2000
  • Evaluate/ assess, plan, and administer prescribed occupational therapy to patients in Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care.

Education

B.S. - Occupational Therapy

Concordia University Wisconsin
06.1999

Skills

  • Process enhancement
  • Clinical proficiency
  • Multidisciplinary partnership
  • Staff development
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Clinical resource management
  • Healthcare service management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Strategic business development
  • Talent acquisition
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Oversight of clinical staff operations
  • Employee engagement initiatives
  • Strategic operations oversight
  • Patient care management

Accomplishments

  • Senior Hospital Leader | Executive Delegate & Inpatient Rehab Expert
    Seasoned healthcare executive overseeing inpatient rehabilitation hospital operations—including launch, accreditation as a Center of Excellence, and CEO-level delegation.
  • Directed a multidisciplinary team of 50+ staff, fostering clinical excellence, quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Led the clinical team in developing and securing successful accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Services and Stroke Care, enhancing institutional reputation.
  • Senior hospital leader.
  • Served as acting CEO during absences, overseeing daily operations and representing executive leadership.

Awards

Eagle Scout- Boy Scouts of America, March 1994

Timeline

Chief Therapy Officer

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital at Greenfield
12.2021 - Current

Rehab Program Manager – Grande Prairie Health & Rehabilitation

Sava Senior Care
06.2016 - 12.2021

Director of Rehab

RehabCare Group Inc.
03.2006 - 06.2016

Rehab Admissions Coordinator

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2003 - 03.2006

Occupational Therapist Level II

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2000 - 03.2006

Occupational Therapist (per diem)

Aurora Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
04.2000 - 11.2000

B.S. - Occupational Therapy

Concordia University Wisconsin

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