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PATRICIA THOMAS
Leonard,USA
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Summary
Strategic healthcare finance leader driving financial operations across multiple facilities. Achieved over $6M in recovered reimbursements while enhancing fiscal controls and modernizing revenue cycle management. Spearheaded successful EHR transitions, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
PIONEER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Bingham Farms, USA
11.2022 - Current
- Lead financial operations for two LTACHs and Eleven skilled nursing facilities, ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory alignment.
- Directed and developed accounting team, overseeing month end close, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to enhance financial strategy.
- Produced and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to executive leadership, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Improved over $3M in annual Medicaid reimbursements and $2.3M in MACI and EO quarterly revenues.
- Modernized revenue cycle management and accounting platforms, implementing AI-enabled financial systems to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensured timely and accurate submission of Medicare/Medicaid cost reports.
- Successfully transitioned to the Point Click Care EHR systems.
- Reconfigured EHR financial reporting to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Director of Accounting and Finance
CANTERBURY ON THE LAKE
Waterford, USA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw finance and accounting operations for a multi-campus senior living organization, including Memory Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing.
- Directed and developed Business Office team, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to align with strategic goals.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive financial presentation to Board, emphasizing revenue trends, forecasting, and financial risk management.
- Ensured timely, accurate submission of Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, maintaining compliance and facilitating reimbursement processes.
- Recovered $1.3M in previously unclaimed grant funding.
- Secured a $1.9M PPP loan, strengthening organizational liquidity.
- Partnered with IT and programmers to execute a successful transition to the Point Click Care EHR system.
Accounting Manager
LAKE ORION NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Lake Orion, USA
05.1998 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated expertise in planning and implementing financial operations aligned with GAAP standards.
- Oversaw operational processes for 120+ bed facility with 180+ staff, ensuring efficiency.
- Led financial team to achieve 20 years of consistent profitability.
- Optimized audit processes for accounts payable, receivable, supply chain, and HR functions.
- Maintained accounts receivable at 32 days outstanding.
- Facilitating seamless audit reviews.
- Maximized Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Reduced annual turnover rate to 9% through a new accrued benefits program.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Finance
Walsh College of Accounting and Business
Troy, MI01-2018
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY - Accounting & Information Systems
Walsh College of Accounting and Business
Troy, MISkills
- Medicare & Medicaid Cost Reporting
- Healthcare finance
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Budget & Forecasting
- GAAP compliance
- Financial System Modernization
- Financial Leadership & Team Development
- Contract Negotiations
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
PIONEER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
11.2022 - Current
Director of Accounting and Finance
CANTERBURY ON THE LAKE
11.2021 - 10.2022
Accounting Manager
LAKE ORION NURSING AND REHABILITATION
05.1998 - 10.2021
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Finance
Walsh College of Accounting and Business
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY - Accounting & Information Systems
Walsh College of Accounting and Business