I provided strategic and operational leadership for the flagship academic medical center and a free-standing rehabilitation hospital of the Jefferson Health System. During this time, I navigated the organization through a series of mergers and acquisitions that resulted in Jefferson Health transforming into an 18-hospital system based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) is regularly ranked as one of the best in the nation by US News and World Report… Show more I provided strategic and operational leadership for the flagship academic medical center and a free-standing rehabilitation hospital of the Jefferson Health System. During this time, I navigated the organization through a series of mergers and acquisitions that resulted in Jefferson Health transforming into an 18-hospital system based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) is regularly ranked as one of the best in the nation by US News and World Report. 👉 Managed an annual budget of over $2.8B in revenue, approximately 9,000 employees, 38,000 admissions, and 34,000 surgical procedures.I sponsored the development of a campus master plan to address future healthcare needs. I was a key leader in developing a business plan approved by the Board of Trustees for the new state-of-the-art ambulatory specialty care pavilion for the TJUH campus. I successfully focused on creating a workplace culture of respect and professionalism that supported individuals of all backgrounds. This resulted in the highest patient satisfaction scores and lowest staff voluntary turnover within the Jefferson Health System throughout the pandemic and the “Great Resignation.”Among my accomplishments was forming partnerships with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Jefferson University and the Jefferson physician practices to support, expand, and enhance medical education, research, and patient care. Show less

Before becoming President in 2015, I oversaw all clinical and support services across three hospital campuses for this 900-bed, nationally-ranked academic medical center. My leadership team supported continued accreditation for Nursing Magnet Designation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and Level One Trauma Designation by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation. ✫ Maintained numerous certifications and accreditations with The Joint Commission, Department of Health… Show more Before becoming President in 2015, I oversaw all clinical and support services across three hospital campuses for this 900-bed, nationally-ranked academic medical center. My leadership team supported continued accreditation for Nursing Magnet Designation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and Level One Trauma Designation by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation. ✫ Maintained numerous certifications and accreditations with The Joint Commission, Department of Health, and other accrediting bodies focused on quality, safety, and optimal patient outcomes. ✫ Led labor strategy and successfully negotiated multiple department contracts without strikes or work stoppages. Show less

In this leadership role, I participated in restructuring perioperative areas across four operative sites to improve operations, streamline supplies, and reduce costs. My responsibilities included budget planning, capital purchases, physical plant renovations, maintaining clinical standards, recruitment/retention of staff, and daily operations for 60 operating rooms across four campuses. ✫ I participated in an improvement project with The Joint Commission identifying wrong-site surgery… Show more In this leadership role, I participated in restructuring perioperative areas across four operative sites to improve operations, streamline supplies, and reduce costs. My responsibilities included budget planning, capital purchases, physical plant renovations, maintaining clinical standards, recruitment/retention of staff, and daily operations for 60 operating rooms across four campuses. ✫ I participated in an improvement project with The Joint Commission identifying wrong-site surgery prevention strategies. Show less

I served as the first dedicated administrator for the rapidly growing MSK Service Line and led the development of regional-high level growth strategies, business plans, and quality initiatives. I also managed financial performance of the service line. ✫ Supported strategy and capital investment to transition appropriate outpatient orthopedic cases to the Jefferson Methodist Campus to accommodate the growth of more complex procedures at the TJUH Main Campus.✫ Key leader in… Show more I served as the first dedicated administrator for the rapidly growing MSK Service Line and led the development of regional-high level growth strategies, business plans, and quality initiatives. I also managed financial performance of the service line. ✫ Supported strategy and capital investment to transition appropriate outpatient orthopedic cases to the Jefferson Methodist Campus to accommodate the growth of more complex procedures at the TJUH Main Campus.✫ Key leader in developing a strategy for TJUH to invest and participate in several “for-profit” joint ventures between physician owners and third-party management companies. Show less