Kimberly Rodriguez

Experience

1. Physician Liaison - Business Development

   Houston Methodist

   Jan 2019 — Present · Sugar Land, TX, US

   Collaborate with executive leadership to establish the hospital’s growth strategy for all service lines with a key focus on orthopedics, oncology, neurology and surgery.• Analyze and utilize data and trends to narrow focus of growth strategy including contribution margin, payer mix, etc.• Create solutions to improve operations, efficiency and quality in departments such as infusion therapy, imaging, surgery and breast imaging.• Responsible for increasing utilization of hospital services by educating physicians and office personnel about the services offered.• Establish and maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals, freestanding emergency centers, and other health care entities to increase admissions and influence referral patterns.• Produce monthly/quarterly reports to find opportunities and develop strategy to exceed KPI targets.• Research, analyze and monitor local market and healthcare industry trends to identify potential new business and better understand the customer experience and improvement opportunities.• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including hospital leadership, physicians, community partners, and external vendors.• Assist transferring individuals and entities in problem-solving and act as a liaison in assisting them with any necessary resolutions. •​Coordinate activities related to physician and community events, including new physician orientation, CME conferences, physician office education meetings, advisory groups, focus groups, luncheons and physician outreach introductions.

Education

• Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2020

• Texas State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  2007 — 2011