PATRICK O'CONNOR
Springfield,PA
Summary
Successful Healthcare executive with in-depth experience of clinical and administrative leadership in primary care, acute care, long-term care, and rehab settings. Passionate about ensuring quality care is delivered consistently and possesses a servant leadership approach as a healthcare leader. Aspire to be a part of an organization that is dedicated to quality care, supports their staff, and creates a positive impact on the community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Executive Director
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Executive Leader of a Value Based Care PCP office serving over 1100 members
- Daily operations, P&L, recruitment of physicians, hiring of clinical and non-clinical staff
- Managed budgets responsibly, ensuring fiscal stability and sustainability for the center.
- Payor QC meetings, NPS, HEDIS
- Collaborating with community partners, connecting with CPL providers, presenting Monthly Operating Reports (MOR)
- Safeguarded funds, equipment and facilities
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders to promote the center''s programs and services.
- Enhanced overall center performance by implementing strategic plans and setting achievable goals.
- Revenue of $15M and EBT of $1.2M
CEO
Kindred Hospital Rahway
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Administration of a 34 bed LTAC hospital with 122 employees
- Managed daily operations, admissions, sales, and marketing
- Controlled expenses, maintained corporate compliance, physician management/recruiting, and contract services management
- Patient/family engagement and presented monthly corporate reports
- Bi-annual Governing Board reporting
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- 2020: EBITDARM of $4.8M/4.6M, 5K facility for quality.
Interim CEO
Kindred Hospitals Philadelphia PA/ Kindred Indianapolis IN
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted in the administration of 54 bed and 58 bed hospitals
- Oversight of daily operations in a role as acting CEO and all the duties as listed above.
Executive Fellow
Kindred Hospital Havertown/Philadelphia
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Training program to facilitate higher level understanding of healthcare leadership in the post-acute care setting
- Focused on operations and fiscal management of LTAC hospitals with a didactic and experiential curriculum
- Managed both facilities as a Fellow Administrator
Program Director Rehab Services
Kindred Hospitals Philadelphia
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Management of daily rehab services (PT, OT, and Speech) for multiple sites in the Philadelphia market
- Responsible for 30 FTE’s
- Oversight of the restorative Nursing program
- Responsible for budgets, utilization review, marketing, procurement of equipment, client support, clinical outcomes, and providing clinical care as needed.
Director of Rehab Services
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
01.2008 - 06.2017
- Responsible for 35 FTE’s including management of all budgets for outpatient, inpatient PT/OT/Speech services
- Management of LTACH and TCU @ St
- Agnes prior to closure in 2010
- Performed Outpatient and Inpatient PT evaluations and treatments
- Directed transition to Meditech EMR
Director of Rehab Services
St. Francis Hospital
07.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for daily operations of inpatient PT, OT, and Speech therapy services on TCU, acute Rehabilitation, medical-surgical and cardiac units.
Senior PT/Assistant Manager
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital/ Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
07.2000 - 06.2002
- Evaluation and treatment of both outpatient and inpatient populations with varying diagnoses
- Management of daily operations, liaison between Physical Medicine department and hospital management
- Orientation and Precepting new employees and students
- Performed wound care services to inpatient populations.
Education
MBA - Focus on team building and workforce management.
Eastern University
St David’s, PA05.2003
Master of Physical Therapy - Sports PT, Concepts in Clinical Teaching, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Hand Rehabilitation, Wound Care Management, and Management of the Rehabilitation Patient.
Hahnemann University
Philadelphia, PA05.1998
BA in Anthropology/Human Biology -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.1995
Skills
- Change Management
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
Teaching
- Drexel University, Adjunct Professor, PT Department, 06/2011, 03/2019, Cardiopulmonary PT lecture and lab to DPT students
- University of the Sciences Philadelphia (USP), Adjunct Professor, PT Department, 09/2009, Present, Assist with Cardiopulmonary labs and Practical for DPT students
Continuing Education
- McKenzie Parts A-D 11/98 – 4/01
- APTA Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist June 2005 to June 2015
- Maitland – MT1 & MT2 May 2007
Activities
Member: American Heart Association, ACHE, APTA.
Timeline
Center Executive Director
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2023
CEO
Kindred Hospital Rahway
12.2019 - 09.2021
Interim CEO
Kindred Hospitals Philadelphia PA/ Kindred Indianapolis IN
06.2019 - 11.2019
Executive Fellow
Kindred Hospital Havertown/Philadelphia
08.2018 - 06.2019
Program Director Rehab Services
Kindred Hospitals Philadelphia
06.2017 - 08.2018
Director of Rehab Services
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
01.2008 - 06.2017
Director of Rehab Services
St. Francis Hospital
07.2005 - 01.2008
Senior PT/Assistant Manager
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital/ Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
07.2000 - 06.2002
MBA - Focus on team building and workforce management.
Eastern University
Master of Physical Therapy - Sports PT, Concepts in Clinical Teaching, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Hand Rehabilitation, Wound Care Management, and Management of the Rehabilitation Patient.
Hahnemann University
BA in Anthropology/Human Biology -
Temple University