ELIZABETH STUKINS
Forsyth
Summary
Healthcare operations executive with extensive leadership experience in driving clinical value initiatives that enhance quality, patient safety, and operational performance. Recognized for leading multi-state physician practices, fostering physician engagement, and implementing effective governance structures to support enterprise-wide performance improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Operations, Clinical Value
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS
04.2023 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for enterprise clinical value initiatives supporting quality improvement, patient safety, physician engagement, research, education, and operational performance across a national physician organization.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for enterprise clinical quality and patient safety initiatives.
- Direct development and deployment of Best Practice Recommendation programs supporting physician performance and care standardization.
- Establish governance structures, operational processes, and performance metrics for enterprise clinical initiatives.
- Partner with executive leadership, physician leaders, and operational stakeholders to drive strategic priorities.
- Oversee implementation and adoption of technology-enabled solutions supporting physician workflow optimization and quality improvement.
Associate Vice President, Clinical Value
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided strategic oversight for clinical value programs focused on quality, education, research, physician engagement, and operational effectiveness.
- Designed and implemented physician-facing performance reporting programs supporting quality improvement initiatives.
- Built scalable operational processes to support enterprise growth and physician engagement.
- Collaborated with physician leadership to establish quality-focused performance metrics and governance processes.
- Led cross-functional teams supporting enterprise-wide clinical transformation initiatives.
Practice Director
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Directed operations for multiple radiology practices across Oklahoma, Texas, and surrounding markets, supporting significant physician and client growth.
- Managed physician recruitment, compensation negotiations, contracting, onboarding, credentialing, evaluations, and retention efforts.
- Managed operations and strategic relationships for a portfolio of 50+ hospital and health system clients.
- Onboarded and integrated 26 new client sites during a period of significant organizational growth and acquisition activity.
- Scaled physician workforce by more than 230%, supporting expansion from approximately 6 to 20+ radiologists across regional practices.
- Served as a key operational leader during rapid market growth, acquisition integration, and client portfolio expansion initiatives.
- Led budgeting, productivity analysis, operational reporting, and performance improvement initiatives.
Office Manager, Cardiology
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed operations for a hospital-based cardiology practice recognized as a three-time Truven Top 50 Cardiovascular Program.
- Oversaw daily operations for 10-provider cardiology practice, ensuring seamless workflow and service delivery.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, revenue cycle coordination, and patient experience initiatives to enhance operational performance.
- Supported physicians and staff in meeting organizational quality and service objectives through collaborative initiatives.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Robert Morris University
Springfield, ILSkills
- Healthcare Operations
- Healthcare Strategy
- Clinical Quality
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Practice management
- Physician Operations
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Stewardship
- Growth & Integration
- Strategic Planning
- Healthcare Analytics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Optimization
- Contract Negotiations
- Relationship management
- Client Relations
- Patient Engagement
Selected Career Achievements
- Advanced from Office Manager to Vice President-level leadership through a career defined by operational excellence and organizational growth.
- Supported expansion from approximately 24 radiologists to more than 170 physicians across multiple markets while serving in Practice Director leadership roles.
- Successfully onboarded 26 hospital and imaging center client sites while maintaining strong executive-level client relationships.
- Directed physician recruitment, onboarding, contracting, compensation negotiations, and performance management across multiple regional practices.
- Developed and implemented enterprise clinical quality, patient safety, education, and physician engagement initiatives supporting organizational performance.
- Led cross-functional teams through periods of significant organizational growth, acquisitions, and operational transformation.
- Earned MBA with a 4.0 GPA while maintaining progressive leadership responsibilities.
Core Leadership Competencies
- Healthcare Operations
- Physician Practice Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Change Management
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Physician Recruitment & Retention
- Financial Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Performance Improvement
- Executive Leadership
- Team Development
- Healthcare Analytics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Optimization
Timeline
Vice President, Operations, Clinical Value
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS
04.2023 - Current
Associate Vice President, Clinical Value
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS
09.2019 - 04.2023
Practice Director
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS
09.2014 - 09.2019
Office Manager, Cardiology
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2012 - 09.2014
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Robert Morris University