Jim Devitt

About Jim Devitt

Jim has over thirty years experience in the healthcare industry, from clinical to administration. Having worked with Fortune 100 clients to single provider practices, Jim recently joined Emergency One Urgent Care and Occupational Health Centers. The twenty year-old company is expanding into Orange County, NY and has called on Jim to lead the expansion. The New Windsor facility will be the southern most reach in the Hudson Valley. With a solid reputation working alongside companies and organizations like Callanan Industries, Marist College, Culinary Institute of America, Ulster County, Kingston Fire Department and hundreds of more, Emergency One is poised to provide the same quality of care focusing on patient and client satisfaction. Most recently, Jim has become a bestselling author, with his debut novel reaching #1 in three separate categories on the Kindle Bestseller list. His writing has brought him to the international stage and he now serves as a staff writer for the critically acclaimed Indies Unlimited named among the six great blogs for Indie Authors by Publishers Weekly. In December of 2013, Jim published his second novel, So This is Christmas. For young and old alike, this magical tale of finding Christmas spirit is sure to become a new tradition for Christmases to come. ​

Experience

1. Vice President of Business Development

   Emergency One Urgent Care and Occupational Health

   Jul 2014 — Present

   EMERGENCY ONE is an Urgent Care and Occupational Health Center that serves Ulster County, NY and Dutchess County, NY. Established in 1995, the center was developed in response to an identified need for urgent care and occupational health services in the Hudson Valley Region. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of health care services in a patient-friendly environment. We know that the quality of caring for our patients, clients, employees, community and all that we serve and those who serve us, is just as important as the quality of care.We offer comprehensive programs including walk-in urgent care illness and injury care to the general community. We accept most major insurance plans and our providers will work directly with your primary care physician to coordinate your ongoing health care. Our occupational health programs offer employee physicals, workers compensation injury management, drug testing, DOT & OSHA medical screenings, injury prevention programs & ergonomics. Our staff is specifically trained to provide the highest quality medical care at the lowest possible cost. Our goal is to return employees to health…work…and play as soon as possible.Customize your program to include any combination of the following services: Walk-in Urgent Care Services Injury Treatment and Management Return to Work Programs Employment Evaluations DOT & 19A Physicals OSHA Preplacement/Surveillance Exams Respiratory Fit Testing/Exams Pulmonary Function Exams OSHA Hearing tests Drug Screenings:(DOT & NON-DOT) Medical Review Officer Services Management of Random Drug Screening Programs Mobile Medical Services

Education

• Washington State University

  BS, Zoology

  1984 — 1986

• University of Miami

  MS, Education

  1988 — 1990

Skills

• Freelance Writing
• Published Author
• Fiction Writing
• Social Media
• Editorial
• Short Stories
• Books
• Feature Articles
• Travel Writing
• Poetry
• Copywriting
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Magazine Articles
• Healthcare Management
• Storytelling
• Cash Flow
• Content Management
• Content Writing
• Publishing
• Content Development
• Web Content
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Management
• Creative Writer
• Social Media Coach
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Creative Writing
• SEO Copywriting
• Publications
• Writing
• Social Media Integration
• Account Management
• Social Media Education
• Non-Fiction
• Fiction
• Blogging
• Revenue Cycle
• Press Releases