Profile Summary
Dynamic healthcare executive with over 21 years of experience driving financial performance, operational growth, and strategic excellence across complex healthcare enterprises. Proven expertise in achieving multimillion-dollar cost savings and driving business production through innovative strategies. Successfully led teams to expand service lines, optimize operations, and foster robust physician relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and clinical excellence.
Notable accomplishments include securing a $200,000 annual cost reduction through strategic vendor partnerships, achieving a 25% year-over-year growth in procedures by optimizing scheduling and patient flow, and operationalizing six clinics within a single quarter. Recognized for enhancing staff retention by reducing turnover from 37% to 17% and cutting agency dependency by 70% through targeted workforce strategies.
Adept at developing and implementing high-impact programs, including the nation’s first Primary Heart Attack Center designation, which positioned the organization as a leader in cardiac care. Increased procedural capacity by 40%, scaled monthly TAVR procedures by 60%, and achieved a $1 million cost correction in under one quarter.
Known for cultivating high-performing teams and building physician relationships that drive business and clinical success. Demonstrates exceptional financial acumen and visionary leadership, consistently delivering transformative results in healthcare operations.
Richard Galich
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3 Year Tenure
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Operations
StrideCare
In my executive role, I am responsible for overseeing the overall operations of vascular services, which encompass: Operations, Surgical Services, Physician/APP Engagement, Strategic Opportunities, Financial Performance:
Chief Clinical Officer
Kindred Hospital
Responsible for all clinical departments within the hospital which included Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiology, Wound Care, Education, Dietitian, Respiratory, and Dialysis.
Director of Heart/Vascular Services
Texas Health Harris Ft. Worth
Responsible for oversight and direction of the Heart and vascular Service line at the flagship hospital. This service line includes over 20 direct reports and greater than 300 indirect reports encompassed within the 6 room Cath lab, 4 procedure room Interventional Radiology department, Non-Invasive cardiac, Cardiac Rehab, and 3 inpatient departments
Director of Cardiovascular Services
Texas Health HEB Hospital
Responsible for oversight and direction of the Cardiovascular Service line. This service line includes over 4 direct reports and greater than 100 indirect reports encompassed within the 3 room Cath lab, Interventional Radiology department, Non-Invasive cardiac, and Cardiac Rehab
Nurse Manager
Texas Health HEB Hospital
Responsible for oversight and direction of Endoscopy and Special Procedures department, Interventional Radiology, and Transfusion department. This role included responsibility for 30 plus direct reports along with an 8 room procedural area with a dedicated pre and post department .
Program Manager
Texas Health Physicians Group
Responsibility within this role was to create, monitor, and correct quality metrics within Texas Health Physicians groups. To aid in this mission I worked with 3 direct reports. I vacated this position once my presence was requested back at THHEB as a Nurse Manager
Registered Nurse
Texas Health HEB Hospital
Experience as a Registered Nurse ranges from Progressive care unit to being a Procedural Nurse in a special procedures department
Unlicensed Positions
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Roles during this time included Orderly, MRI transporter, and PCT in an ICU
EDUCATION
Graduated:2012
Dallas Baptist University
MBA, Healthcare Management
Graduated:2009
Texas Tech University
Bachelors in the Science of Nursing
Graduated:2007
El Centro Community College
Applied Science in Nursing
SKILLS
Strategic Leadership:
Visionary guidance in clinical operations, financial performance, and growth strategies across diverse healthcare settings.
Regulatory Compliance:
Experience ensuring operational and regulatory compliance, even under complex clinical environments.
Change Management:
Skilled in leading organizational change initiatives, enhancing team engagement, and implementing new systems for performance improvement.
Financial Acumen:
Strong background in budgeting, cost-containment, and achieving surplus, with a proven track record in expense reduction and revenue growth.
Team Building and Retention:
Effective at cultivating high-performance teams, with significant reductions in turnover and agency dependency.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Strong capabilities in cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder alignment, enhancing operational outcomes.
EXPERTISE
Operational Leadership:
Directed vascular service operations representing 65% of StrideCare’s revenue, optimizing service delivery and increasing procedural capacity by 40%.
Program Expansion:
Successfully operationalized six new clinics and expanded service lines like TAVR, ECMO, and Electrophysiology.
Financial Oversight:
Managed P&L for $100 million service line Increased revenue and operational surpluses, with a consistent record of exceeding budget goals.
New Program Development:
Developed innovative cardiac programs and enhanced service lines through strategic planning, contributing to recognition as a national leader.
Quality Improvement:
Led performance improvement projects using FOCUS-PDSA and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with a focus on operational and patient care enhancements.
Cost Reduction Initiatives:
Secured $200,000 in annual savings by implementing single-vendor partnerships and improving supply management practices.