JAMES COONEY
Scranton
Summary
Experienced healthcare executive, currently serving as Senior Vice President, overseeing three Skilled Nursing Facilities, two Personal Care Homes, and one Independent Living Apartment complex. Managing numerous Assistant Vice Presidents and Administrators. Previous roles include Nursing Home Administrator and Regional Vice President, at Senior Health Care Solutions, supervising eight Administrators. Led healthcare teams through 20+ facility acquisitions and sales transactions. Instrumental in opening three newly licensed SNFs, and four replacement-bed SNFs. Achieved 5-star CMS rating in newly licensed Skilled Nursing Facilities' first year. Doubled revenues for one SNF by completing renovation and bed transfer project. Approved by Pennsylvania Department of Health as skilled nursing facility consultant/ temporary manager. Approved to serve as full-time NHA in 2 SNFs simultaneously, based upon exceptional survey history. Board Member at Pennsylvania Health Care Association.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President
Allied Services Integrated Health System
05.2024 - Current
- Provide all operational, regulatory and financial oversight to Assistant Vice Presidents, Administrators, and staff of three SNFs, two Personal Care Homes, and one Independent Living/Apartment complex
- Manage completely the acquisition of a multi-facility post-acute care system portfolio
- Oversaw and managed a large-scale, multi-million dollar renovation of multiple facilities, including a SNF bed transfer process, resulting in the doubling of revenues for an affected SNF within our portfolio.
Vice President SNF Operations
Allied Services Integrated Health System
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Oversee daily operations of 327-bed SNF;
- Provide direction and support to licensed Assistant Administrator, various department directors, and approximately 500 employees
- Restructure departments, enhance facility reimbursements, hire / promote, and train department directors
- Promote and train Assistant Vice Presidents to oversee various areas of operations
- Oversee and direct the closure of the facility’s ventilator unit.
- Redesign and renovate various units in the facility
- Lead the facility through the COVID-19 pandemic
Assistant Vice President Transitional Care
Allied Services Integrated Health System
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Orchestrate SNF merger/acquisition deal for purchase of additional SNF
- Act as project lead between buyer, seller and CMS for SNF CHOW
- Function as full-time Administrator for two SNFs simultaneously, leading both teams throughout the consolidation process
Executive Director / Administrator
Allied Services Integrated Health System
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Compile and submit required documentation to CMS and to state survey agency for consideration of opening a new facility
- Manage completely initial licensure and certification process from beginning to end
- Achieved CMS 5-star rating at first annual survey of facility
- Develop forms, policies, procedures, resident care practices for DOH review
- Develop QA, Infection Control, Pharmacy and Safety Committees
- Negotiate and execute contracts as needed for operation and regulation
- Ensure compliance with all Federal and State Regulations for SNF
Administrator & Regional VP
Senior Health Care Solutions
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Drive marketing and admissions process with goal-oriented approach to census building
- Develop and implement annual operating budget for the facility
- Monitor staffing expenses and create processes to control costs of care
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and terminate staff as necessary
- Ensure quality care is provided to residents on all levels using a multi-departmental resource approach
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with family members, referral sources, and the medical community
- Oversee and closely monitor facility revenue sources and cost centers to ensure compliance with budget
Administrator
Senior Health Care Solutions
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Oversee management and daily operations of the facility
- Chair the facility’s Quality, Safety, Nutritional Risk and Rehab Committees
- Ensure the facility grounds are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition
- Handle and resolve all resident and family grievances and complaints
Regional Business Office Manager / Asst. Admin
Senior Health Care Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Perform all billing (Private, Medicare, Medical Assistance, HMO)
- Develop business office policies and procedures. Train staff on same
- Handle all accounts payable and receivable, as well as collection efforts
- Compile monthly profit and loss statements, compare to budget
- Work directly with external accountant, providing information needed for end of year taxes and Medicare/Medicaid cost reports
- Perform all necessary maintenance and reconciliation of resident trust account.
- Provide necessary documents for UMR Financial Review, and perform any follow-up action necessary post-visit
- Complete payroll processing from beginning to end
Assistant Administrator
Senior Health Care Solutions
06.2005 - 12.2006
- Assist in recruitment, hiring, training, and in-servicing of staff
- Assist with preparation and monitoring of annual budget
- Oversee the facility’s admissions process from beginning to end
- Audit policies and procedures for regulatory compliance and report findings to Quality Assurance meeting
Dietary Supervisor
Senior Health Care Solutions
09.1999 - 06.2005
- Prepared and served palatable meals to residents of the facility according to state and federal regulations
- Monitored food and food storage temperatures, and ensured the daily sanitary condition of the dietary department
- Trained and assisted dietary aides and cooks in performance of their job duties
- Supervised general operation of dietary department in the absence of Dietary Manager on nights and weekends
Education
BS - Media And Information Technology
University of Scranton
Scranton, PASkills
- Experienced in strategic leadership
- Process optimization
- Operational enhancements
Certification
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Also certified Personal Care Home Administrator. HSE certified.
Timeline
Senior Vice President
Allied Services Integrated Health System
05.2024 - Current
Vice President SNF Operations
Allied Services Integrated Health System
01.2018 - 04.2024
Assistant Vice President Transitional Care
Allied Services Integrated Health System
01.2017 - 01.2018
Executive Director / Administrator
Allied Services Integrated Health System
01.2014 - 01.2017
Administrator & Regional VP
Senior Health Care Solutions
03.2011 - 03.2014
Administrator
Senior Health Care Solutions
02.2011 - 03.2013
Regional Business Office Manager / Asst. Admin
Senior Health Care Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2011
Assistant Administrator
Senior Health Care Solutions
06.2005 - 12.2006
Dietary Supervisor
Senior Health Care Solutions
09.1999 - 06.2005
BS - Media And Information Technology
University of Scranton
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