Health Care

TED PAARLBERG, FACHE

*** *********** **** ********, ******** 60521

(H) 630-***-**** ************@*********.*** (C) 630-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Healthcare Executive with over 30 years of diverse experience in for-profit and not-for-profit hospital, acute, long-term acute and ambulatory settings. Excellent track record in leading market strategy and hospital operations. Highly skilled at building physician alliances and loyalty. Recognized as an influential relationship builder with the ability to identify and implement practical, financially responsible solutions to complex healthcare business issues. Background includes LEAN certification and customer service training from the Studer Group, Disney and the Hyatt Corporations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KINDRED HEALTHCARE – Peoria, IL 2014 – 2016

The largest provider of post-acute care in the country, Kindred Healthcare is the parent company for 87 Transitional Care Hospitals in addition to their RehabCare, Skilled Nursing, Home Health and Hospice (Gentiva) and Inpatient Rehab (Centerre) Companies.

Chief Executive Officer, Kindred Hospital Peoria, January 2014 – June, 2016

Implemented growth strategies and provided clinical and financial management of a 50-bed Long Term Acute Care hospital. Provided leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services. Developed and managed $5M budget and a workforce of 125 employees. Accomplishments:

Improved CQI from 2.83 to 1.01

Improved Patient Satisfaction from 65.1% to 91.1%

Improved EBITARM 103%

VANGUARD HEALTH SYSTEM (now Tenet) – Chicago, IL 2012 – 2013

A for-profit system with 26 acute care and specialty hospitals and related outpatient services located in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan and Texas. Hospitals in Illinois (Chicago Market) include: MacNeal, Weiss Memorial, Westlake, and West Suburban.

Vice President of Business Development, Vanguard Chicago Health, 2012 – July 2013

As member of the Senior Marketing team, coordinated strategic and program development, physician alignment and marketing of key service lines across the Chicago market. Accomplishments:

Created Center for Bone Metastases, Sports Clinic and Foot & Ankle Center of Excellence.

Launched ASC project at Weiss Memorial Hospital.

Chaired Market Growth Committee

ADVENTIST MIDWEST HEALTH (now Amita Healthcare) – Hinsdale, Illinois 2004 – 2012

Adventist Midwest Health is a network of four faith-based, not-for-profit hospitals and outpatient health care facilities in Chicago’s western and southwestern suburbs, including a critical access hospital and skilled care nursing facility in central Wisconsin. A subsidiary company of Adventist Health System.

ADVENTIST HINSDALE HOSPITAL, 2008 – 2012

277 bed faith-based teaching hospital and an affiliate of the Adventist Midwest Health network.

Director of Business Development

Responsible for implementing growth initiatives for key Service Lines including Orthopedics, Cardiology and robotic surgery. Accomplishments:

Increased overall surgical volume by 10% and orthopedic surgical volume by 30% in one year.

Increased overall market share for 3 consecutive years in one of the most competitive healthcare markets in the country: 62 hospitals within a 25-mile radius of Hinsdale.

Achieved 100% AMI (Cardiology core measures), 2008 - 2011.

Took lead in an initiative to reduce orthopedic implant costs with savings of $800K.

Chairman of the Physician Engagement Committee - representing over 800 physicians and select leaders from hospital administration, nursing and support departments, facilitated the following:

“Top Box” scores in overall Physician Satisfaction improved 15%.

“Top Box” scores in satisfaction with nursing care improved 19%.

“Top Box” scores in “willingness to recommend” improved 20%.

ADVENTIST MIDWEST HEALTH – Hinsdale, Illinois, 2005 – 2008

Regional Executive, Cardiovascular Network

Responsible for regional business development initiatives for the cardiovascular network and provided executive oversight for all clinical areas of the network, including OP diagnostics Cath and EP Lab, CV surgery and Cardiac Rehab. Accomplishments:

Opened Electrophysiology Program in 2008:

Program moved from 12th largest to 4th largest in 18 months.

Received international recognition in the May 2009 edition of EP Digest.

Negotiated CRM purchase agreement with EP vendors saving $600K in the first year.

Engaged new CV Surgery group in 2009; increased CV Surgery volume by 22% over 2008.

Instrumental in coordinating the acquisition of a 15-member Cardiology practice, including development and execution of a Clinical Co-Management Agreement.

Achieved Chest Pain Accreditation for Hinsdale and La Grange hospitals.

ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 2004 – 2005

A 274-bed, short term care hospital with 2 specialty units including Adult and Pediatric Services, Intensive Care and comprehensive surgical and emergency services.

Independent Contractor

Designed and implemented physician development plan for La Grange Memorial Hospital.

VANGUARD HEALTH SYSTEM – Chicago, IL

Vanguard Health System purchased MacNeal Hospital in 2002.

MACNEAL HOSPITAL – Berwyn, Illinois 2000 – 2004

426-bed teaching hospital and an affiliate of the Vanguard Health System.

Director of Business Development and Physician Relations, 2002 – 2004

Responsible for developing and coordinating all aspects of growth strategies in Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology and Behavioral Health. Accomplishments:

Increased inpatient volume by 21% over a four-year period.

Increased primary care referrals to the Cardiologists by 12% in one year, targeting key “splitter” physicians, improving access to diagnostic services and focusing on customer services issues.

Led a 15-member task force in implementing a new orthopedic Center of Excellence, bringing employed and independent Orthopedic Surgery groups together.

Executive Director for Administration, 2000 – 2002

Responsible for strategic planning, marketing, physician recruitment, and managed care contracting for Behavioral Health services. Provided management oversight for Materials Management & Purchasing, Food and Nutrition, and Security Departments. Accomplishments:

Regained 13% market share that had been lost over previous three years in Behavioral Health.

Designed and implemented Behavioral Health Marketing Plan, including renegotiation of key managed care contracts that resulted in a 7% average increase in reimbursement.

Implemented a comprehensive communications campaign that focused on primary care physicians, Community Health, regional employers and Employee Assistance Professionals.

Coordinated and successfully represented the Leadership and Governance section for JCAHO accreditation and obtained a 98% JCAHO rating in Behavioral Health.

Led network-wide Products Evaluation Committee in moving the organization toward 94% compliance with corporate contracts.

Implemented audit system in Food Services, increasing in-house utilization 8% in one year.

CENTEGRA HEALTH SYSTEM – McHenry, Illinois 1997 – 2000

Two-hospital system with 200 beds and more than 400 employed physicians

Director of Behavioral Health Services

Responsible for all aspects of managing and marketing the Behavioral Health services, which included two hospital-based programs and a nine-site physician practice with annual revenues in excess of $10M. Accomplishments:

Increased inpatient admissions by 21% over a three-year period through managed care contracting, physician recruitment and primary care referral development.

Improved physician practice net margin $1.1M by focusing on managed care contracting, site consolidation and partnering with the McHenry County Mental Health Board and primary care providers.

Increased market share from 34% to 40% over a three-year period.

Improved patient satisfaction rating from 3.8 to 4.6 (5.0 scale) between 1998 and 1999.

MACNEAL HOSPITAL – Berwyn, Illinois 1989 – 1997

426-bed not-for-profit teaching hospital

Director of Behavioral Health/Manager of Psychiatry

Responsible for all aspects of clinical and financial management of the Behavioral Health Service Line. Implemented growth strategies including physician recruitment, program development, managed care and physician contracting. Accomplishments:

Increased bed capacity by 60% between 1992 and 1996.

Developed a Psychiatric Residency Program with Loyola University and the University of Chicago.

Coordinated aggressive managed care contracting initiative, increasing Behavioral Health managed care business from 18% of gross revenues in 1989 to 39% in 1997.

Increased scope of responsibility from 60 FTEs in 1990 to 134 FTEs in 1997; promoted four times during that time period.

INGALLS HOSPITAL – Harvey, Illinois 1982 – 1989

500 bed hospital and part of the Ingalls Health System

Clinical Supervisor, 1985 – 1989

Responsible for program, staff and budget management of a 40-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. Provided clinical and administrative oversight to 31 FTEs.

Patient Care Tech, 1982 – 1985

Provided direct patient care on a 16-bed Intensive Psychiatric Treatment Unit and performed Psycho-Social evaluations for Emergency Department patients.

NAUTILUS FITNESS CENTERS CORPORATION– South Holland, Illinois 1981 – 1982

Sales Manager and Instructor

THORNTON TOWNSHIP YOUTH COMMITTEE – South Holland, Illinois 1980 – 1982

Youth Worker

Provided advocacy and support services to a primary caseload of 12 adolescents and their families.

KALEIDOSCOPE, INC. – Chicago, Illinois 1978 – 1980

Family Worker

Provided in-home counseling and community advocacy services to Department of Children and Family Services clients.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Fellowship Certification, American College of Healthcare Executives – 2012

Master of Healthcare Administration, Governor’s State University – 1985

Master of Psychology and Communications, Governor’s State University – 1981

Bachelor of Sociology and Behavioral Science, Lakeland College – 1977

BOARD AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Family House, Peoria. Board member 2014 to present

Unity Point Methodist Well Mobile sponsor, 2016

South Side Mission, Peoria, 2014 to present

American Lung Association, 2014 to present

Creve Coeur Business Association, Peoria, 2014 - present

Peoria Medical Society 2014 – present

American Heart Association 2003 to present

Hinsdale Center for the Arts (Board Treasurer) 2008 to 2011

Pillars Family Services 2001 to 2007

Aging Well Initiative of Greater Lyons Township (Governing Council Co-Chair) 2005 to 2009

Grace Episcopal Church Choir

Grace Episcopal Men’s Society

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American College of Healthcare Executives

Chicago Health Executives Forum

Peoria, West Suburban, Downers Grove and Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce

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