AMY SIMMONS
Covington
Summary
Healthcare director and clinician with proven ability to lead healthcare organization from both a clinical and non-clinical prospective to ensure quality patient care and work with all department levels to achieve process improvements, and organizational goals. Experience as lead project manager with planning, construction, and strategy implementation: lead multi-disciplinary teams, and performed market analysis based on data. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, understanding of data collection, and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development, community involvement, and interdisciplinary team building approach. Lead strategic planning initiatives based on community health needs assessments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Physical Therapist
Sentara
06.2022 - Current
- Provide home health therapy services
- Logistical management skills for large service area
- Proficient with Epic Remote Client documentation system
Clinic Director and Business Development
H2Health
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Director of multiple outpatient therapy clinics and marketing.
- Responsible for transition of electronic medical records system change.
- Proficient with Web PT and Raintree documentation system
- Provided patient care, system reports
Executive Director of Health, Wellness & Business Development
Bath Community Hospital
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed high-value existing and new business partnerships to deliver on objectives and maximize revenue and expand services
- Lead a multidisciplinary team to increase Swing Bed admissions that exceeded budget by 40% in 2020 by improving acceptance processes and growing acceptance criteria
- Project management of retail pharmacy relocation from start to finish, contractor interviews, bid packages, proposals and project management in which completion was achieved ahead of deadline and under budget
- Served as Lead Project Manager for all CARES ACT facility improvements and purchases across 3 separate facilities totaling $1 million dollars
- Participated in Strategic planning of volume and service line growth for Bath Community Hospital
- Worked with leadership and clinical providers on developing new services using healthcare analytics
Executive Director of Ancillary Services/COO
Bath Community Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsible for direction of Rehabilitation Services and all ancillary services
- Supervised all capital request, budgets, and strategic planning for all ancillary services
- Developed interdisciplinary community events such as Women's Day and Heart Day
- Responsible for performance improvement activities within the ancillary department and supervised all performance improvement projects
- Worked with managers to formulate budget, evaluate department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines
- Provided Executive oversight to the following ancillary departments: PT, OT, ST, wellness, lab, radiology, respiratory, pharmacy (hospital and retail), sleep studies, home oxygen, cardiac and pulmonary rehab
- Completed successful ambulatory accreditation for sleep studies with CMS and Joint Commission
Director of Rehab and Wellness Center
Bath Community Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Recruited occupational and speech therapist to improve care for higher acuity patients
- Developed policies and procedures for effective therapy management and reporting processes
Assistant Director of Physical Therapy
Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany
12.2011 - 01.2015
Physical Therapist
Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany
06.2006 - 11.2011
Education
Non-Profit Management Certificate -
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA09.2020
Master - Healthcare Administration with focus in Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, Nutrition & Wellness
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA05.2003
Skills
- Project Management Lead
- Understanding of business functions
- Ancillary services management
- Multi-clinic management
- Problem solving
- Financial planning processes
- Strategic Planning
- New business development
- Clinical operations leadership
- Community Relations
Certification
- Certified Physical Therapist
- Clinical Coordinator Instructor through APTA
- Basic Life Safety
Accomplishments
- Coordinate multiple community and business health fairs to promote health, wellness, and positive community relations
- Managed the Hot Springs Pharmacy certification accreditation process to expand services provided to customers
- Oversaw the accreditation process for the Sleep Study department with The Joint Commission for Ambulatory Service accreditation
Timeline
Home Health Physical Therapist
Sentara
06.2022 - Current
Clinic Director and Business Development
H2Health
07.2021 - 06.2022
Executive Director of Health, Wellness & Business Development
Bath Community Hospital
10.2019 - 05.2021
Executive Director of Ancillary Services/COO
Bath Community Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2019
Director of Rehab and Wellness Center
Bath Community Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2018
Assistant Director of Physical Therapy
Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany
12.2011 - 01.2015
Physical Therapist
Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany
06.2006 - 11.2011
Non-Profit Management Certificate -
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Master - Healthcare Administration with focus in Leadership
Liberty University
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, Nutrition & Wellness
Bridgewater College
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