Experience

ScionHealth

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Market Chief Executive Officer - Central Texas, ScionHealth

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area



Cornerstone Healthcare Group

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• CEO and Market Executive - Austin and Round Rock

  • May 2015 - Jul 2023

  Austin TX  Executive operational and strategic oversight for clinical and financial turnaround of two freestanding Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTAC Cornerstone Hospital of Austin (104 beds) & Cornerstone Hospital of Round Rock (54 beds).  Rebuilt brand after 10+ years of poor reputation in the Austin MSA. * Increased YOY EBITDA of Austin hospital by 400% in 5 years * Increased CMI 0.9 in 2015 to 1.4 - 1.6 in 2019 -2020 * Built best practice award winning Case… Show more  Executive operational and strategic oversight for clinical and financial turnaround of two freestanding Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTAC Cornerstone Hospital of Austin (104 beds) & Cornerstone Hospital of Round Rock (54 beds).  Rebuilt brand after 10+ years of poor reputation in the Austin MSA. * Increased YOY EBITDA of Austin hospital by 400% in 5 years * Increased CMI 0.9 in 2015 to 1.4 - 1.6 in 2019 -2020 * Built best practice award winning Case Management model to develop optimal treatment plans * Reduced unnecessary operating costs by over $1 million annually from 2015 to 2016 o Implemented 24/7 NP program in both hospitals to increase acuity capabilities o Recruited over 20 new physicians and installed consistent critical care physician coverage. o Invested over $3 million in equipment and facility upgrades. o Developed new executive leadership team. o Improved and standardized clinical product across both hospitals. o Developed a network of post acute providers in 2016 that meet weekly to keep our shared patients successful in the community o Gained access into Seton Family of Hospitals’ Clinically Integrated Network and Seton Health Plan o Developed a cardiac and LVAD clinical service line o 5% decrease in mortality, improvements in all patient safety indicators, increased HCAHPS results. o Developed patient outcomes tracking mechanisms. Show less



Select Specialty Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2013 - May 2015

  Augusta  Oversight of 80 bed freestanding LTACH in Augusta market.  Increased census by 20%  Improved financial performance by 50%.  Designed and implemented quality program and implemented high reliability organization standards of practice, resulting in near elimination of “never” events.  Recruited key physicians in difficult market: o Three hospitalist groups o Plastic surgeons section at Georgia Regents University o Two ID physicians  Repaired existing market… Show more  Oversight of 80 bed freestanding LTACH in Augusta market.  Increased census by 20%  Improved financial performance by 50%.  Designed and implemented quality program and implemented high reliability organization standards of practice, resulting in near elimination of “never” events.  Recruited key physicians in difficult market: o Three hospitalist groups o Plastic surgeons section at Georgia Regents University o Two ID physicians  Repaired existing market relationships and cultivated several new referral streams, including; orthopedic, trauma, colorectal surgery, critical care medicine.  Increased physician engagement through expansion and development of Medical Executive Committee with the goal of achieving a superior clinical product. Show less



Select Medical

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Chief Executive Officer - Dallas LTACH Division

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Dallas  Operational oversight of two freestanding LTACHs, 160 beds, in the Dallas market.  Increased South Dallas census by over 100% in less than 6 months.  Successfully transitioned South Dallas location into Methodist Charlton Medical Center.



Select Specialty Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2009 - May 2012

  Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas  Successful turnaround situation: o Improved profitability from multi-million dollar loss to multi-million dollar profit. o Dramatically improved clinical product and reputation. o Recruited critically important physicians. o Forged several new strategic referral relationships with area hospitals and developed trauma service line. o Increased the volume of referrals and admissions by over 400%.  Improved market position into a market leader in North Dallas in a highly… Show more  Successful turnaround situation: o Improved profitability from multi-million dollar loss to multi-million dollar profit. o Dramatically improved clinical product and reputation. o Recruited critically important physicians. o Forged several new strategic referral relationships with area hospitals and developed trauma service line. o Increased the volume of referrals and admissions by over 400%.  Improved market position into a market leader in North Dallas in a highly complex and competitive environment within 2 years. Show less



National Radiology Exchange

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

  Built infrastructure of a national radiology services provider in conjunction with a national locums company and an international teleradiology company Performed comprehensive financial analyses on practice opportunities Conducted intensive marketing activities to procure initial contracts Performed rigorous physician interviews and recruitment activities



QUANTUM MEDICAL RADIOLOGY, PC

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2006 - Jan 2008

  Responsible for all operations of a 12 practice national radiology company Increased annual gross patient revenues from $17 million to $66 million in 1 year Successfully managed the organization's first JCAHO accreditation Personally recruited 17 radiologists in 1 year Primary negotiator with physician groups, physicians, insurance companies, and hospitals Responsible for strategic direction, marketing and administrative infrastructure Achieved first positive net income in 3… Show more Responsible for all operations of a 12 practice national radiology company Increased annual gross patient revenues from $17 million to $66 million in 1 year Successfully managed the organization's first JCAHO accreditation Personally recruited 17 radiologists in 1 year Primary negotiator with physician groups, physicians, insurance companies, and hospitals Responsible for strategic direction, marketing and administrative infrastructure Achieved first positive net income in 3 years Primary executive for revenue cycle management performance Show less



FLINT RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2003 - Dec 2005

  Responsible for all operations of a full-service, 49 bed acute-care hospital Established and maintained Operating Margins of 10%+ Invested over $2 million in new equipment and facility upgrades Recruited two full-time specialists Achieved JCAHO accreditation for the hospital and the physician practices Operated five (5) rural health clinics within the region Active in state and national lobbying efforts



Jasper Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 1999 - Oct 2003

  Monticello, Georgia Responsible for all operations of a Critical Access Hospital, 55-bed nursing home, and a physician clinic Recruited the entire Medical Staff to Monticello, Georgia Achieved financial stability in 18 months after 20+ years of losses Achieved a 200% increase in hospital volumes, 450% increase in physician visit volumes and a consistent 97%+ occupancy in the nursing home



OCONEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC

• Director of Planning

  • May 1999 - Oct 2003

  Responsible for all system contract negotiations, physician recruitment, marketing and strategic planning Direct oversight for non-acute service lines within the health system Recruited 18 physicians to Milledgeville in 3 years Implemented an effective multi-county marketing strategy utilizing various media (e.g. print, television, radio, etc.) Developed 2 system-wide strategic plans