Kathy S.

Sr. Director of Clinical Outcomes

Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States

About

Results driven, self-motivated Healthcare Professional who leverages leadership expertise to improve efficiency, provide problem identification and resolution, improve customer service, increase growth/revenue, and maintain compliance in highly regulated, time sensitive environments. Core Competencies: Collaboration/Relationship Management Dynamic Leadership Clinical Operations Management Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Entrepreneurial Spirit Program Development Program Implementation Business Process Improvement Subject Matter Expert Proficient in AthenaHealth, Epic Ambulatory, Epic Clindoc Software Enhancement/Implementation C-Suite Engagement Matrix Management Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Budgetary Planning P & L Management

Experience

  • Sr. Director of Clinical Outcomes at Myomo Inc.
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Oversees all Clinical Outcomes and Clinical Services and Education at Myomo.

  • Myomo, Inc. (1 yr 4 mos)
    • Senior Program Director
      Jul 2020 - Apr 2021 · 10 mos

      Lead and coordinate various cross-functional projects related to operations and clinical services. Program development and implementation. Serve as change agent for process improvement for efficiency and effectiveness of processes/programs. Responsible for metric reporting, trending and analysis post program implementation to ensure effectiveness.

    • Consultant- Business Development Manager-Pediatric Market
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 · 6 mos

      Business development for launch of pediatric myoelectric orthosis. Responsible for all pediatric sales activity and clinical services. Build referral pipeline via cold calling, in-service presentations, organization of screening days, ongoing clinical support. Establish and build relationships with internal staff and external clients. Hire/train clinical field staff.

  • New Mexico Heart Institute (Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area)
    • Director of Operations and Epic Process Readiness Owner (PRO)
      Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Project manager and Process Readiness Owner (PRO) for Epic Implementation for Outpatient Cardiology practice and Hospital Outpatient Imaging Department. Serve as Epic Ambulatory Subject Matter Expert for outpatient cardiology practice representing clinic operations during all phases of Epic Electronic Medical Record implementation. Ensure staff/provider training, workflow adoption, coordination between hospital and clinic, provision of the elbow support, and problem analysis/resolution. Additional responsibilities include oversight and management of Transitional Care Management and Chronic Care Management teams.

    • Director of Cardiovascular Service Line Integration
      May 2017 - Nov 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

      (Large 42-Provider, Independent Cardiovascular Practice); (www.nmhi.com) Responsibilities: Develop an in-depth understanding of operational processes to identify gaps/issues, remove barriers, eliminate redundancy, and improve value and efficiency within the Cardiology Service Line (CVSL) for hospital and outpatient cardiology. Includes Cardiology services for Non-Invasive, Invasive, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure, Structural Heart, and Vascular Surgery. Serve as internal and external CVSL liaison and relationship management for c-suite, providers and staff. Coordinate and drive process changes within the hospital and outpatient CVSL. Monitor governance of policies and procedures, develop/implement new or improved processes, policies, procedures, and programs to support the provision of CVSL management service related to quality metric goals. Ensure coordination between hospital and outpatient related to clinical workflow, documentation, and billing. Develop and implement Transitional Care Management program for reduction of hospital readmissions.

    • Director Of Operations
      Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Director of Operations New Mexico Heart Institute (NMHI) & New Heart Cardiac Rehab April 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017 (New partnership between New Heart Cardiac Rehab Center and NMHI Foundation – non-profit arm) Responsibilities: Ensure adoption of partnership of non-profit entities for Cardiac Rehab clinic. Drive effective change via implementation of new policies/procedures for improved employee engagement, patient engagement, and customer service. Maximize efficiency to capture and process referrals more timely, improve cardiac rehab and related programs, increase patient retention, reduce costs, improve EMR/documentation, and improve collections. Implement all changes for clinic growth and increased revenue and profitability. Additional responsibilities include development and implementation of Chronic Care Management program and contract oversight for NMHI Research Department.

  • VP of Operations at Creative Lodging Solutions
    Oct 2013 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Lead operations activities and 100+ staff including Director level oversight and management related to the account management services and associate billing services, call center, contract management, operational compliance and hotel network management. Ensure that all facets of service deliveries to the customer (external and internal) are met within the guidelines of the respective departments and compliant with client contracts. Manage new client implementation process. Catalyst for strategic analysis and problem resolution as it relates to the company, our clients and industry competition to drive client/staff relationships, client retention and promote company growth. Budgetary responsibilities include setting, reviewing, analyzing and meeting all operational budgets. Develop staff, engage and cultivate employees to align with company goals and the company mission Collaborate across multiple departments, including C-suite, to ensure effectiveness of services while improving the customer experience.

  • Co-owner- Rehab Outpatient Clinic at Rehab & Mobility Solutions, LLC
    Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Custom Wheelchair Seating Clinic providing Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy Expertise. Provide equipment for home use, home modification consulting, and home evaluations for medical necessity determinations for adults as it relates to power mobility in the home in accordance with Medicare guidelines.