Tamara Butler
League City,TX
Summary
Results-driven healthcare leader with 14+ years of experience driving census growth, hospital partnerships, and referral optimization across multi-facility systems. Proven record of strengthening physician relationships, expanding hospital engagement, and improving referral conversion processes. Recognized for aligning clinical education initiatives with business development strategy to increase market presence while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development & Marketing
Spectrum Hospice
Nassau Bay, TX, USA
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Lead market expansion strategy, hospital engagement initiatives, and referral optimization across assigned territory.
- Strengthen hospital referral partnerships through physician engagement and targeted clinical education programs.
- Analyze referral trends and performance data to identify missed opportunities and implement corrective strategies.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align growth initiatives with regulatory and quality standards.
- Enhance interdisciplinary communication to ensure seamless patient transitions to hospice care.
Director of Census Development
Focused Post Acute Care Partners
Webster, TX, USA
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Oversaw referral workflow strategy and post-acute placement coordination across hospital systems.
- Partnered with discharge planners and case managers to optimize post-acute referral pathways.
- Developed process improvement strategies to streamline communication between hospital and facility teams.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify system inefficiencies and strengthen compliance outcomes.
- Served as liaison between clinical teams and executive leadership to drive quality and operational alignment.
Community Relations Coordinator
A*Med Hospice
Texas City, TX, USA
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Directed hospital and physician outreach initiatives to drive hospice education and referral growth.
- Expanded hospital and physician relationships to increase awareness of hospice eligibility and services.
- Delivered in-service education to clinical teams to support informed end-of-life care decisions.
- Participated in medical record reviews and referral follow-up to strengthen quality outcomes.
- Achieved Top Producer recognition for three consecutive years through sustained territory growth.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas, TXCertified End of Life Specialist - undefined
IAP Career College
RemoteSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- EMR Systems
- Data Tracking
- Presentation Development
Accomplishments
- Top Producer
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- For sustained hospice census growth through ethical referral expansion.
- Strengthened hospital referral pipelines, through strategic engagement with discharge planners and ICU teams.
- Implemented structured referral tracking and follow-up processes, to improve conversion rates and identify growth gaps.
- Expanded interdisciplinary collaboration, between hospice, hospital leadership, and community partners.
Personal Information
- Title: Director of Business Development | Hospice Growth Strategist
- Driving License: Valid Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the United States
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the United States
Timeline
Director of Business Development & Marketing
Spectrum Hospice
12.2024 - 12.2025
Director of Census Development
Focused Post Acute Care Partners
07.2023 - 12.2024
Community Relations Coordinator
A*Med Hospice
10.2017 - 03.2022
Certified End of Life Specialist - undefined
IAP Career College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College