Shawn Finnegan
Newtown,CT
Summary
Healthcare operations leader with nearly 20 years of experience spanning physician practice management, service line development, and regional health system operations. Proven ability to align physicians, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, workforce development, and improved patient access. Expertise in business planning, financial management, and program development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Advanced Practice- Neurosurgery
Hartford Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
- Re-established structure and operational consistency within the neuroscience APP team through standardized expectations, accountability measures, and leadership engagement.
- Strengthened team culture by fostering transparency, professional development, and shared accountability across a multidisciplinary provider group.
- Led workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to support operational stability and long-term growth.
- Partnered with physician and operational leaders to improve collaboration, communication, and alignment across neuroscience programs.
- Developed strategic recommendations supporting growth of specialty neuroscience services across regional markets.
- Supported business planning efforts including market assessment, referral development, and program expansion opportunities.
- Participated in regional and system-wide discussions related to service line growth, workforce strategy, and program development.
- Led initiatives focused on improving patient access, provider utilization, and care coordination.
President
Elite Brain & Spine
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Lead all strategic, operational, and financial functions of a multi-physician neurosurgical practice.
- Develop growth strategies focused on market expansion, patient access, operational efficiency, and organizational sustainability.
- Oversee financial management, budgeting, contract negotiations, and business operations.
- Partner with hospital and physician leadership on service line initiatives, program development, and regional growth opportunities.
- Direct physician recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning efforts.
- Lead organizational change initiatives that strengthen operational performance, accountability, and team alignment.
- Foster collaboration among physicians, administrators, and external partners to support shared strategic objectives.
- Drive decision-making related to business development, resource allocation, and long-term organizational planning.
Lead Physician Assistant
Elite Brain & Spine
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Led recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of Advanced Practice Providers.
- Developed provider coverage models supporting clinical operations and workforce sustainability.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, hospital leadership, and administrative teams.
- Advanced provider development through mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Partnered with physician leadership on workforce planning and practice growth initiatives
Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut
10.2009 - 12.2013
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and operative neurosurgical care to diverse patient populations across Fairfield County.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to inform treatment plans and improve clinical outcomes.
- Developed and implemented patient education programs, increasing understanding of neurological conditions and treatments.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Quinnipiac University
HamdenMaster of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Skills
- Service line strategy
- Healthcare operations leadership
- Access & Throughput Optimization
- Physician Engagement & Alignment
- Patient access strategies
- Service Line Strategy & Development
- Financial & Operational Management
- Performance improvement
- Throughput optimization
Timeline
Manager, Advanced Practice- Neurosurgery
Hartford Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
President
Elite Brain & Spine
01.2020 - 09.2024
Lead Physician Assistant
Elite Brain & Spine
01.2014 - 12.2019
Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut
10.2009 - 12.2013
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Quinnipiac University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst