Teresa Zarate
Edinburg
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in strategic planning and operations management. Achieved consistent EBITDARM of $5.9M while enhancing occupancy rates and ensuring compliance. Skilled in program management and fostering community engagement, guiding teams through organizational change with resilience and focus.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2000 - Current
- Managing the overall operation of this 194 bed facility including opening oversight for a men’s and women’s secure units. Maintaining at least 80% occupancy rate for the facility and achieving at least $5.9 m EBITDARM consistently.
- Worked with the QIPP program and its changes over the years and meeting their components.
- Have been able to clear deficiencies on their first re-visit or by desk review.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Executive Director for South Texas Region
Skilled Healthcare
08.2008 - 02.2015
- Assist the Vice President of Operation with supervising two facilities in the region and remain administrator in another totaling 386 skilled nursing beds which includes secured units in all and an Express Recovery in two.
- Increased occupancy in facilities by 11% with their EBITDARM achieving at least $5.6m consistently.
- Decreased their alll buildings DSO to an average at 26 days.
- State compliance visits improved with most visits unsubstantiated and not cited with two buildings having deficiency free full book surveys.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, Tx12-1992
Skills
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Operations management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Community engagment
Certification
- Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator - Texas since April 1999
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Director for South Texas Region
Skilled Healthcare
08.2008 - 02.2015
Executive Director
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Texas Pan American
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