Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer Region Vi
CurrentReport to President/CEO on specific projects and operational strategies. Responsible for strategic leadership, planning, development, direction, coordination of patient care programs, and clinical support for service areas. Work in unison with CEO’s to ensure quality of care and optimum financial performance.• Mentored and supported local executives in the successful opening of a 31-bed Behavioral Health Unit.• Piloted joint venture of rehab hospital with a nationally-recognized rehabilitation company.• Steered relocation of an extensive cardiology practice to hospital campus—strengthening the program and outpatient volumes.• Performed negotiations with multiple health plans, resulting in better rates and aged Accounts Receivable.• Assisted the President and CEO in the aggressive and successful growth of the health care system by overseeing organizational compliance, advocacy, and patient satisfaction.• Transformed the administrative direction, evaluation, and coordination of hospital functions and activities, ensuring operational objectives fall in line with the overall needs of the hospital.