This episode features Joe Schomburg, SVP at Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. Here, he discusses his transition from ICU nurse to executive leadership, his focus on access to care, patient experience, staffing shortages, and more.
Summary
Joe Schomburg: From ICU Nurse to Executive Leadership
Joe Schomburg, the Senior Vice President of the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, has had quite the journey in his healthcare career. Starting as an ICU nurse, Joe has since collected multiple master's degrees and worked in various roles in healthcare. In this episode, Joe discusses his transition and his focus on access to care, patient experience, staffing shortages, and more.
Transitioning to Executive Leadership
Joe's transition from an ICU nurse to executive leadership was not accidental. He worked tirelessly to acquire multiple master's degrees in healthcare and moved through various roles that gave him the necessary experience and skills required for executive leadership. Joe's journey is proof that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve your professional goals.
Focus on Access to Care and Patient Experience
Joe's priority this year is to promote timely access and quality care throughout the entire care continuum. This is particularly important in the current healthcare system, where the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant strain on already limited healthcare resources. Joe's focus on access to care and patient experience is ensuring that patients receive the care they need in a timely and efficient manner.
Excited to Integrate the CHS System into the Organization
Joe recently moved back to the Lehigh Valley from Northern California and is excited to help integrate the CHS system into their organization. The CHS system is a comprehensive healthcare management solution that is designed to streamline processes and workflows, making it easier for healthcare organizations to provide high-quality care to their patients. With Joe's expertise and experience, the integration process is likely to be seamless.
Life Outside of Healthcare
Joe is not all work and no play. He is a fan of Duke Blue Devils and Coach K, believes Jordan is the best player of all time, and enjoys playing golf in his free time. Joe also gives advice to young leaders about lateral moves and taking chances, urging them to take risks that could lead to fulfilling careers.
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This episode aired on 12/18/2022 and can be listened here.
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