David Nicholas
Healthcare Executive | Area CEO | Hospital Growth Architect | Operations & Quality Strategist | Expert in Post-Acute Expansion & AI-Enabled Care Models | Co-founder The NicheWriters
- Role
- Area Chief Executive Officer at Encompass Health
- Location
- Tulsa, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Nicholas
Two decades in healthcare leadership have taught me one thing above all: sustainable…
Experience
Area Chief Executive Officer
Jun 2022 — Present · OK, US
Directed operational scaling and financial oversight during rapid census growth, achieving sustained98%+ occupancy and exceeding EBITDA targets annually.Oversaw multi-million-dollar budgets across two hospitals, driving revenue growth and expensecontrol in collaboration with CFO and finance teams.Led enterprise-wide operations for a multi-campus system, aligning clinical excellence with strategicgrowth initiatives and robust financial performance.Collaborated with system leadership on strategic planning, market positioning, and service linedevelopment to enhance Encompass Health’s competitive advantage.Drove initiatives that improved patient throughput and reduced average length of stay by over 10%.Championed a culture of high reliability and clinical excellence, achieving four Joint Commissiondisease-specific certifications and five President’s Circle awards.Implemented innovative digital health solutions that improved patient engagement and operationalefficiency.Partnered with governing boards and community leaders to align hospital strategy with market needs.Served as executive liaison for joint venture partnerships and key system stakeholders.
Education
University of Southern Indiana
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Angelo State University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Clinical Nurse Specialist
2006 — 2008
Midland College
Nursing
1996 — 1998
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Science of Nursing - BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
2004 — 2006
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