Consultant – ProgressiveHealth (2015-Present) Clinical Partner/Director – ProgressiveHealth Aviation Services (2006-2015)Clinical Partner – The Morris Center (2004-Present)As CEO/Co-Owner of Southside Rehabilitation Services (SRS), partnered with ProgressiveHealth in support of a legacy airline client, delivering acute injury management, early symptom intervention, rehabilitation, return-to-work, health education, and health improvement programming for two divisions at the… Show more Consultant – ProgressiveHealth (2015-Present) Clinical Partner/Director – ProgressiveHealth Aviation Services (2006-2015)Clinical Partner – The Morris Center (2004-Present)As CEO/Co-Owner of Southside Rehabilitation Services (SRS), partnered with ProgressiveHealth in support of a legacy airline client, delivering acute injury management, early symptom intervention, rehabilitation, return-to-work, health education, and health improvement programming for two divisions at the airlines’ largest hub (15K employees). As Consultant, cultivation of new clients; resource/advisor to other business units. As Clinical Partner/Director, forged relationship with legacy airline to control/manage work-related injuries and cost (a first of its kind industry program). Shaped strategic plan/KPIs, executed plan, recruited staff, expanded programming to include non-occupational rehabilitation services, and steered program toward emphasis on injury prevention and health improvement.Decreased OSHA injury rate 13.7%. Since 2008, achieved average 21.5% margin across contracted and rehabilitation business units. Secured four contract renewals with Airline Customer Service division and expanded services for Technical Operations division. Provided program leadership via client’s termination of Atlantic Southeast Airlines wet-lease/acquisition of Northwest Airlines. Championed culture change supporting employee injury reporting.As Clinical Partner of The Morris Center, manage relationships with small-to-large industrial clients. Provided initial leadership of Center during start-up and currently oversee general operations. Maintained 8.5% margin over last five years, while confronted with declining reimbursement. Increased referrals 16.9% and evaluations 16.4%. Developed additional revenue streams via industrial clients and phase III cardiac rehabilitation. Mentored and developed professional skills of business partner to ensure continued business success. Show less

Founded firm to establish a new outpatient rehabilitation facility in partnership with ProgressiveHealth, maintaining a management agreement for operation of The Morris Center and development/management of various industrial accounts. Direct targeted business efforts of injury reduction and health improvement programming. Recruit potential partners and business arrangements. Negotiated passive, favorable revenue stream with business partners (44% of net quarterly cash flow generated by The… Show more Founded firm to establish a new outpatient rehabilitation facility in partnership with ProgressiveHealth, maintaining a management agreement for operation of The Morris Center and development/management of various industrial accounts. Direct targeted business efforts of injury reduction and health improvement programming. Recruit potential partners and business arrangements. Negotiated passive, favorable revenue stream with business partners (44% of net quarterly cash flow generated by The Morris Center and Griffin Rehabilitation Center; 31% of all revenue by other ProgressiveHealth business) and grew YoY revenue 9.8%. For major aviation client, decreased OSHA injury rate to 13.7% and achieved marked reduction in OSHA Days Away, Restrictions, and Transfers (DART) benchmarks. Show less

Benchmark Medical, now Physiotherapy Associates, Inc., the sole national provider dedicated to outpatient rehabilitation, orthotics, and prosthetics services, with 575 facilities serve thousands of patients across 34 states.In 1997, following sale of Griffin Therapy Associates to Matrix Rehabilitation (a wholly owned subsidiary of Beverly Enterprises), managed transition and oversaw facility operations. In 2002, when Benchmark Medical, Inc. acquired Matrix, continued in role to ensure… Show more Benchmark Medical, now Physiotherapy Associates, Inc., the sole national provider dedicated to outpatient rehabilitation, orthotics, and prosthetics services, with 575 facilities serve thousands of patients across 34 states.In 1997, following sale of Griffin Therapy Associates to Matrix Rehabilitation (a wholly owned subsidiary of Beverly Enterprises), managed transition and oversaw facility operations. In 2002, when Benchmark Medical, Inc. acquired Matrix, continued in role to ensure successful transfer. As Director, oversaw outpatient physical rehabilitation facility with 17% to 26% operating margin despite Managed Care Organization (MCO) increases and growing market competition. Assisted with strategic planning for several south Atlanta clinics, leveraging staff strength, payor mix, and physician/client relationships. During ownership transition to Benchmark Medical, ensured successful rollout of new IT systems, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, scheduling system, and policies and procedures while maintaining referral base. Oversaw 5,500 s.f. facility renovation with no service disruption. Maintained financial performance despite increased labor cost due to provider contracts and renovation expenses. Show less

As Owner/Operator of Griffin Rehabilitation Center, Griffin Therapy Associates offered physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services across portions of middle Georgia and south metro Atlanta. Specialties included orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, and industrial rehabilitation. Led 10-person team of occupational and physical therapists, speech therapists, and office staff. In 1997, received multiple purchase offers and negotiated sale of company to… Show more As Owner/Operator of Griffin Rehabilitation Center, Griffin Therapy Associates offered physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services across portions of middle Georgia and south metro Atlanta. Specialties included orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, and industrial rehabilitation. Led 10-person team of occupational and physical therapists, speech therapists, and office staff. In 1997, received multiple purchase offers and negotiated sale of company to Matrix Rehabilitation. Achieved 16% year-over-year average revenue growth. Grew insurance and industrial contract portfolio of business; increased breadth of product and service offerings.As President/COO/Partner, oversaw staffing, front office operations, billing/collections, marketing, legal and regulatory issues. Held direct responsibility for patient care, physician recruitment, industrial client recruitment, school system contracting, and long-term care facility contracting. Maintained client base and served as provider. Established physician referral base and contracts to provide deliverables to long-term care facilities, public school special education programs, and industrial clients. Negotiated MCO service contracts; instituted compliance and outcome measurement programs. Introduced computerized scheduling, record keeping, and office technologies. Show less

Established hospital-based sports medicine program for 160-bed hospital. Implemented community outreach/wellness programs and directed athletic training staff providing outpatient rehabilitation services.

8th Grade special needs teacher; served as first Athletic Trainer for 1,800+ student high school.