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Transforming Rehabilitation Services Through Visionary Leadership, Operational Excellence & Clinical Innovation

With more than 12 years of executive leadership in rehabilitation healthcare, I have dedicated my career to building high-performing clinical programs that improve patient outcomes, strengthen organizational performance, and create lasting community impact.

Throughout my leadership journey, I have successfully expanded rehabilitation service lines, improved operational efficiency, developed multidisciplinary teams, increased revenue growth, and led strategic initiatives across inpatient, outpatient, acute, and post-acute rehabilitation settings.

My passion extends beyond operational success. I believe exceptional healthcare is built through strong leadership, innovation, collaboration, and meaningful relationships that positively impact both patients and the communities we serve.

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About Me

Healthcare Executive • Strategic Leader • Rehabilitation Innovator

For me, leadership is about creating systems that allow people to perform at their highest level while delivering exceptional patient care.

 

Over the course of my career, I have led rehabilitation departments through periods of transformation, successfully expanding clinical services, strengthening financial performance, improving regulatory compliance, and building cultures centered around accountability and continuous improvement.

 

I enjoy solving complex operational challenges by combining strategic planning with collaborative leadership, ensuring that every decision contributes to stronger clinical outcomes, sustainable organizational growth, and long-term success.

Whether launching new rehabilitation programs, mentoring future healthcare leaders, or developing community partnerships, my focus remains consistent, building organizations that deliver measurable value to patients, healthcare providers, and the communities they serve.

 

Executive Expertise

Areas where I have consistently delivered measurable organizational impact.

Strategic Leadership

Leading rehabilitation organizations through operational transformation, organizational growth, and long-term strategic planning.

Clinical Operations

Driving excellence across inpatient, outpatient, acute, and post-acute rehabilitation programs while improving patient outcomes and operational performance.

Financial & Operational Management

Managing departmental budgets, optimizing financial performance, increasing profitability, and improving organizational efficiency through data-driven decision making.

Program Development

Launching innovative rehabilitation programs that expand access to care while strengthening market presence and organizational competitiveness.

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

Maintaining excellence in accreditation, compliance, quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives.

Community Engagement

Building strong relationships with physicians, community organizations, local leaders, and healthcare stakeholders that strengthen organizational reputation and community trust.

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Leadership Philosophy

Deliver Exceptional Patient Outcomes

Every strategic decision begins with improving the quality of patient care.

Inspire High-Performing Teams

Empowering professionals through mentorship, accountability, and continuous development.

Build Strong Community Partnerships

Developing meaningful relationships that extend healthcare impact beyond hospital walls.

Project Excellence, Strategic Leadership

Career Highlights

A snapshot of measurable achievements throughout my leadership career.

Expanded Three New Rehabilitation Service Lines

Successfully introduced Pediatrics, Vestibular/Concussion Rehabilitation, and Lymphedema Services to expand patient access and strengthen organizational growth.

Operational Excellence

Improved productivity, optimized resource allocation, strengthened financial performance, and enhanced multidisciplinary collaboration across rehabilitation programs.

250% Department Revenue Growth

Five Consecutive Community Recognition Awards

Led strategic operational improvements that significantly increased departmental revenue while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.

Developed community outreach initiatives that contributed to Benson Rehabilitation being recognized as Best Healthcare Provider for five consecutive years.

Executive Leadership

Community Impact

Served on executive leadership committees supporting quality improvement, compliance, infection control, risk management, and organizational governance.

Developed fundraising initiatives, educational outreach programs, and regional healthcare events supporting patients, veterans, and local organizations.

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Professional Experience

Director of Rehabilitation

Benson Hospital

2019 – Present

Leading strategic growth, operational excellence, financial management, workforce development, and rehabilitation innovation.

Rehabilitation Director

Select Medical / Encore Rehabilitation

2016 – 2018

Directed outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehabilitation services while improving operational efficiency and profitability.

Program Director

Kindred

2015 – 2016

Managed inpatient rehabilitation operations, compliance, budgeting, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Rehabilitation Director

Select Medical / Touchstone

2014 – 2015

Led rehabilitation services while improving financial performance and staff development.

Rehabilitation Director

Legacy Healthcare

2013 – 2014

Improved operational performance, profitability, and patient care quality.

Physical Therapist Assistant

2006 – Present

Built the clinical foundation that shaped my leadership philosophy.

Let's Connect

Whether you're interested in executive healthcare leadership, rehabilitation strategy, operational excellence, or opportunities for collaboration, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

I believe meaningful conversations create meaningful partnerships.

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