Sonnie Walsh
POWERBACK REHAB (Formerly Genesis Rehab)
Salem,VA
20
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in rehabilitation services and program management. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful rehabilitation programs, fostering patient recovery and staff excellence. Demonstrated team leadership and strategic planning skills, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality patient outcomes.
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy Assistant
12 Years 9 Months- Acts as a subject matter expert in advanced rehabilitation and functional mobility solutions, assessing clinical data to customize complex assistive technology and medical intervention strategies (orthopedics, wound care, pain management, etc.) with high precision and patient safety.
- Serves as the primary strategic and clinical liaison to facility executives, physicians, and medical leadership, building long-term institutional trust and identifying unmet clinical needs across accounts.
- Acts as an educator and clinical role model, leading the onboarding, professional development, and mentoring of Directors of Rehabilitation and clinical staff across multiple accounts to ensure operational and ethical consistency.
- Partnered with cross-functional leadership to oversee operational budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation for high-stakes healthcare accounts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Advocates for clinical evidence integration during interdisciplinary care conferences, aligning clinical care plans with overarching health system objectives and best practices.
- Collaborates closely with Business Development, Regional Leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support expanding clinical footprints, secure new contract opportunities, and align clinical goals with commercial strategy.
- Led onboarding, professional development, and mentoring of Directors of Rehabilitation and clinical staff across multiple accounts, promoting operational and ethical consistency.
- Monitored clinical service delivery to ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, ethical care standards, and clinical timelines, safeguarding patient safety and quality of care.
- Analyzes data outputs and retrospective clinical trends across multi-site accounts, distilling complex metrics into cohesive, executive-level "stories" for presentation to healthcare executives, physicians, and medical staff.
Licensed Realtor / Market Strategist
6 Years 4 Months- Conducted detailed Comparative Market Analyses (CMA) to evaluate valuation trends and synthesize market data, delivering actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
- Managed high-value client pipelines and complex contract negotiations, leveraging strategic problem-solving and transparent communication to navigate high-stakes environments.
- Guided clients through home buying and selling processes, ensuring clear communication and understanding of market trends.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies utilizing digital platforms to enhance property visibility and attract potential buyers.
- Conducted thorough market analyses to provide clients with accurate pricing strategies and competitive insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Foods, Nutrition and Exercise
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Skills
Microsoft Office
Healthcare Software
Clinical Analytics
UKG
Kronos
NetHealth
Microsoft Office
Team Leader
Clinical expertise
Outcome measurement
Performance improvement
Professional networking
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy Assistant
POWERBACK REHAB (Formerly Genesis Rehab)
11.2013 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Realtor / Market Strategist
MKB REALTORS
01.2007 - 05.2013Read More
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) from Physical Therapist Assistant
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Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Foods, Nutrition and Exercise
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