Greg Higginbotham
Flowery Branch
Summary
I am a results-oriented person with 30 years of Home Care experience. I am a self-starter with a drive and sense of urgency that is tempered and disciplined by my concern for quality efficiency and accuracy of my work. I am introspective and analytical, with an approach that is carefully thought out based on detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts and through an analysis of relevant details.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
PruittHealth
Gainesville
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Regional Administrator
Guardian Home Health AccentCare
Buford
02.2014 - 03.2022
- Managed the clinical and business functions of the agency and its branches, overseeing budget, clinical operations, billing and collections, quality improvement, compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, human resources, business development, and clinical program development.
- Oversaw operations and clinical business functions for three branch offices, reducing RN attrition rates and improving accounts receivable. Restructured leadership hierarchy in two branches to enhance operational efficiency and communication.
- Oversaw and directed the merge of Gainesville and Lawrenceville branches into a single branch located in Buford, GA
- Regional Administrator Buford, GA and Watkinsville, GA branches
- Direct reports of over 90 staff members, clinical and office support staff
Administrator
Habersham Medical Center/ HCMC Home Care
Demorest
08.2007 - 02.2014
- Led the day-to-day operations and oversight of the agency. Inclusive of compliance, financial, clinical and business development aspects of the agency. Oversaw 35 employees both clinical and support staff.
- Managed daily operations for hospital-based home care agency
- Coordinated patient scheduling to facilitate timely service delivery and improve patient satisfaction.
- Managed medical records and maintained patient confidentiality standards.
- Supported healthcare staff with documentation and compliance, enhancing adherence to regulatory standards.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Al 08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 08.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
- Clinician accountability
- Quality focus
- HHCAHPS
- STAR rating improvement
- Web based model development
- Objective data analysis
- Process metrics
- Process efficiency
- Lean principles
- Waste reduction
- Value concentration
- Accounts receivable reduction
- Partnership development
- Training and certification
- Staff turnover reduction
- Timeliness
- Accuracy
National Presentations
Title: PT DPT Regional Administrator
Timeline
Physical Therapist
PruittHealth
05.2022 - Current
Regional Administrator
Guardian Home Health AccentCare
02.2014 - 03.2022
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Alabama State University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Administrator
Habersham Medical Center/ HCMC Home Care
08.2007 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Georgia State University
08.1993 - 06.1995