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We are embedded whole-business experts who work with small and mid-sized practices to deliver transformational growth. We utilize the fractional executive approach, where we provide you with experienced and specialized professionals for roles generally demanding full-time employment, on a flexible basis, without the commitment of a full-time salary. This allows you to be intentional with your spending, which helps you strategically grow. Our methodology is designed to grow revenue, placing you on a gapless path towards running your practice with success and autonomy. That’s our objective.

Develop, implement and monitor Standard Operating ProceduresEstablish effective QA program to ensure SOPs are effective and mitigating riskResponsible for effective and productive grant writingHelp facilitate an environment that balances efficient research practices with compliance to regulatory affairs.Developed, implemented and managed TCO Research’s first strategic plan. Exceeded expectations of first through third year goals within the first 6 months of roll-out.Prepared operational objectives for growth physically and personnel in conjunction with physician research expansion.Wrote and manage financial benchmarks and indicators for budget positive department. Developed, wrote and implemented compliance measures to mitigate the company’s risk.Responsible for doubling physician participation in research at TCO through community awareness and developing simple processes that inspired physicians to practice with a research mindset.

Report directly to TCO Chief Operating OfficerConstant focus identifying and developing measurement opportunities that align with the strategic planTaught and mentored leadership through regular conferences on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)Develop, implement, and monitor surgery center wide quality initiativesEstablish Annual Quality Improvement Plan that encompasses all facets of Orthopedic Surgical CareDashboard creation for engagement, monitoring, and performance improvement Established feedback mechanisms to surgeons that focus on proactive outcome measurement for patient care that encompasses quality, risk and financial indicatorsProject manage AAAHC Accreditation planning with board of governors and COOProject manage development, launch and education to Accreditation requirements for nursing, medical and non-medical staffInitiated and developed communication tool via the intranet for internal company communication regarding quality initiatives, risk mitigation and surgery center managementCreate, implement and maintain communication loop to Medical Executives and BOG regarding quality, risk and management opportunities.Develop and implement corrective action plans as necessary to mitigate potential liabilityManage, mentor and engage all staff surrounding compliant practices in a healthcare setting.Project manage migration from paper medical records to electronic medical records while maintaining fiscal responsibility and budget conscious decisionsProject manager of scheduling/billing software for TCO owned surgery centersChampioned pilot project for web-based scheduling to allow for reporting of surgical requests and mitigate surgical risk with wrong laterality, procedure, patient, etc. Project managed care coordination with surgeon teams and surgery centerChampioned and implemented employee, patient and physician rounding to provide a responsive and proactive communication approach to identifying facility and organizational needs