Assistant Hospital Administrator

• Apr 2022 - Present

Plan and create hospital’s strategic, operational, and service design and other organizational plans and policies to achieve the mission and vision of the hospital. Plan and develop departmental budgets for allocation of fiscal resources according to the scope of services provided. Develop and design written scope of services, departmental policies and procedures that guide and support the provision and integration of services. Direct the coordination and integration of cross-departmental services to support the hospital's primary functions. Communicate the hospital’s mission and vision with staff that guides them in their day-to-day activities.

Executive Fellow

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

Drives the strategic planning, and directing of the overall operations of a 45-bed LTACH with focus on employee engagement and hands-on approach to excellent patient care and fiscal accountability. Engages C-suite executives, hospital administration, and physicians in high-level meetings for the purpose of preferred partnerships, care continuum coordination, and strategic alignment. Lead monthly operational reviews, and quarterly committee meetings to review quality metrics, case management statistics, and overall financial health of hospital ensuring compliance with state, federal, and JCAHO regulations.

St. Louis Market Director of Rehabilitation

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2020

Responsible for total operations of two rehab departments. Monitor team member competencies and state licensure/certifications. Participate in coordination of facility quality management initiatives, program evaluation activities, and interdisciplinary team meetings involving physicians and department leaders. Facilitate performance improvement measures and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives within rehab department. Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance for all state, federal, and JCAHO surveys. Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of program functions while maintaining overall quality standards.

Owner

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2018

Opened an outpatient therapy clinic in a senior living facility with over 400 residents. Provided contracted PT/OT/ST to Home Health Agencies (HHAs) in Missouri and Illinois. Obtained Medicare Provider numbers for clinic and all therapists as well as credentialing with all major insurance companies. Conducted regular presentations to the residents to promote improved health and wellness and to raise awareness of Triumph Rehab services. Created business development strategies, tactics and material for home health line of business in Missouri/Illinois. Developed contract for services provided to HHAs encompassing reimbursement rates, payment due dates, and coverage areas for home health therapists.

Market Program Director

• Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

Accountable for operational oversight of 11 SNFs and ALFs. Provided leadership and mentoring to facility Program Directors to reinforce quality patient outcomes, positive customer relationships and improve overall employee engagement. Drove program and census development, key performance indicator improvement, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment. Accountable for operational oversight of 11 SNFs and ALFs. Provided leadership and mentoring to facility Program Directors to reinforce quality patient outcomes, positive customer relationships and improve overall employee engagement. Drove program and census development, key performance indicator improvement, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

Area Manager

• Nov 2009 - Jul 2014

Responsible for operational oversight of multiple SNFs and outpatient rehab clinics in Missouri/Illinois. Lead business development of rehab services to Independent Living Facilities. Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the opening of several successful outpatient clinics. Lead operational calls to assess budgeted financial metrics, quality data for continued growth of SNFs and outpatient clinics. Responsible for operational oversight of multiple SNFs and outpatient rehab clinics in Missouri/Illinois. Lead business development of rehab services to Independent Living Facilities. Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the opening of several successful outpatient clinics. Lead operational calls to assess budgeted financial metrics, quality data for continued growth of SNFs and outpatient clinics.

Speech Pathologist - PRN

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

SLP providing skilled speech therapy services in home care setting. Performed evaluations and treatments of patients throughout St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County. Completed SOC and Discharge OASIS. SLP providing skilled speech therapy services in home care setting. Performed evaluations and treatments of patients throughout St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County. Completed SOC and Discharge OASIS.

Speech Pathologist

• May 2005 - Nov 2009

Speech Pathologist

• Feb 2004 - May 2007