Profile Summary
Richard Galich is a healthcare operations executive with more than 20 years of experience leading clinical and operational transformation across cardiovascular and acute care environments. He currently serves as a Vice President of Operations, overseeing vascular service lines representing a significant portion of organizational revenue while driving enterprise-wide growth, efficiency, and clinical performance initiatives.
Throughout his career, Richard has built a reputation for aligning clinical excellence with operational strategy to deliver measurable results. He has led multi-site healthcare operations exceeding $100 million in annual revenue, managed teams of more than 300 professionals, and implemented scalable systems that improve access, quality, and financial performance.
His leadership has resulted in significant outcomes, including reducing staff turnover by 50%, increasing procedural capacity by 40%, and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings through operational optimization. He has also played a key role in expanding cardiovascular programs, improving patient throughput, and strengthening physician alignment across complex healthcare systems.
He has served in executive clinical leadership roles with full oversight of multidisciplinary hospital operations, including nursing and ancillary services, and has led large-scale process improvement initiatives across integrated healthcare systems.
Richard holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and is Lean Six Sigma certified.
Employers
18 Year Tenure
1 Year Tenure
3 Year Tenure
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Operations
StrideCare
Lead enterprise operations for vascular services representing a majority share of organizational revenue, with accountability for growth, clinical performance, and financial outcomes.
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Expanded procedural capacity by 40%, supporting 25% year-over-year growth
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Reduced staff turnover from 34% to 17%, while decreasing agency utilization by 70%
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Delivered $200K+ annual cost savings through supply chain optimization and resource alignment
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Integrated 6 clinics into enterprise operations within a single quarter
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Reduced patient access delays from weeks to same-week availability through workflow redesign
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Implemented enterprise technology and reporting systems to improve operational visibility and decision-making
Chief Clinical Officer
Kindred Hospital
Directed hospital-wide clinical operations across nursing and ancillary departments, ensuring alignment of care delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
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Led multidisciplinary departments including Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiology, Respiratory, and Dialysis
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Standardized clinical workflows and implemented structured communication models to improve care consistency
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Strengthened regulatory readiness through targeted performance improvement initiatives
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Developed and implemented centralized onboarding and education programs across departments
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Drove operational alignment between clinical teams and executive leadership
Director of Heart/Vascular Services
Texas Health Harris Ft. Worth
Directed a high-performing cardiovascular service line spanning inpatient and outpatient operations, driving growth, quality outcomes, and financial performance.
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Led operations across cath lab, interventional radiology, cardiac rehab, inpatient units, and specialty clinics
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Oversaw 300+ team members and coordinated across multidisciplinary leadership teams
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Reduced STEMI treatment times from 22 minutes to 11 minutes through EMS integration
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Increased TAVR volume by 60% while reducing readmissions by 10%
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Delivered $1M+ in cost savings through operational and process improvements
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Launched advanced cardiovascular programs including ECMO, MitraClip, Watchman, and Wavelinq
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Developed system-wide process improvements across multiple hospitals to reduce costs and length of stay
Director of Cardiovascular Services
Texas Health HEB Hospital
Led cardiovascular operations across invasive and non-invasive services, focusing on growth, financial performance, and physician alignment.
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Directed multiple departments including cath lab, IR, cardiac rehab, infusion, and cardiovascular surgery
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Achieved budget surplus performance across all service lines
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Reduced supply costs by $100K+ within six months through vendor negotiation and utilization management
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Identified market share gaps and implemented growth strategies through physician partnerships and external channels
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Led planning and operational design for new cath labs and interventional radiology suites
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Improved patient and physician satisfaction scores to top percentile rankings
Nurse Manager
Texas Health HEB Hospital
Managed multi-department procedural services with full accountability for operations, patient experience, and financial performance.
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Oversaw GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Infusion services across multiple cost centers
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Increased patient and physician satisfaction scores from mid-range to top percentile performance
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Achieved and sustained 90%+ patient satisfaction scores
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Delivered 80% profit margin through operational efficiency and service line optimization
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Implemented performance improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
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Developed reporting tools and dashboards to support quality and operational decision-making
Program Manager
Texas Health Physicians Group
Led implementation of value-based care initiatives across outpatient clinical settings, improving quality outcomes and operational performance.
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Managed rollout of evidence-based care models across physician practices
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Oversaw data reporting, analytics, and performance tracking for quality programs
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Led education and engagement initiatives with clinic leadership teams
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Applied PDSA methodologies to drive continuous improvement
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Supported compliance with NCQA, PCMH, and PQRS standards
Registered Nurse
Texas Health HEB Hospital
Progressed from bedside care to procedural nursing with increasing leadership responsibility in high-acuity environments.
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Served as charge nurse in procedural services, supporting daily operations and team coordination
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Acted as EMR super user, supporting system adoption and workflow optimization
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Partnered with physicians to improve procedural efficiency and scheduling
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Developed inventory tracking systems to reduce supply variation and cost
Unlicensed Positions
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Built foundational clinical and operational experience supporting patient care in acute care settings.
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Supported ICU and hospital operations in roles including patient care technician and transport
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Gained early exposure to clinical workflows, teamwork, and patient-centered care delivery
EDUCATION
MBA, Healthcare Management
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelors in the Science of Nursing
Texas Tech University
Applied Science in Nursing
El Centro Community College
SKILLS
Enterprise Operations Leadership
Leads complex healthcare operations across acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and specialty service lines, aligning clinical, operational, and financial performance across multi-site environments.
Ambulatory & Outpatient Strategy (ASC Focus)
Leads development and optimization of ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient platforms, improving throughput, access, and cost efficiency while supporting migration from inpatient to outpatient care models.
Clinical & Nursing Operations
Provides executive oversight of nursing and clinical operations, driving care standardization, workforce stability, and quality outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Quality, Regulatory & Patient Outcomes
Ensures compliance and regulatory readiness while improving patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical quality metrics across complex healthcare systems.
Specialty Service Line Growth & Expansion
Drives growth across specialty services through strategic program development, market expansion, and physician alignment, increasing access, procedural volume, and service line profitability.
Financial Performance & Operational Efficiency
Delivers measurable financial outcomes through cost optimization, resource alignment, and performance improvement, including multimillion-dollar savings and sustained margin growth.
Workforce Strategy & Labor Optimization
Builds scalable workforce models that improve retention, reduce turnover, and significantly decrease reliance on agency staffing while enhancing engagement and performance.
Physician Integration & Stakeholder Alignment
Partners with physicians and executive leadership to align clinical and operational priorities, strengthen program development, and drive system-wide performance.
EXPERTISE
Enterprise Operations & Growth:
Led multi-site specialty and procedural operations representing a majority share of organizational revenue, expanding capacity by 40% and supporting sustained double-digit growth.
Specialty Service Line Expansion:
Scaled specialty programs across acute and outpatient settings, including development and expansion of advanced procedural services and integration of new clinics into enterprise operations.
Financial Performance & Accountability:
Managed P&L for service lines exceeding $100M, consistently outperforming budget targets while improving operational efficiency and margin performance.
Ambulatory & Outpatient Expansion:
Advanced ambulatory strategy through development of outpatient services and care models, improving patient access and reducing time-to-treatment.
Quality & Operational Performance:
Led system-wide performance improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness across complex environments.
Cost Optimization & Resource Management:
Delivered $1M+ in cost savings through vendor alignment, supply chain optimization, and operational redesign.