Robert P. Theis, Jr.
About Robert P. Theis, Jr.
Robert P. Theis, Jr. serves as the National Director at CommonSpirit Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in healthcare management, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Inova Health System and United Healthcare.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Robert P. Theis, Jr. serves as the National Director at CommonSpirit Health since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the national strategy and relationships for the Health at Home division, which encompasses over 80 locations across 23 states. His leadership has contributed to significant operational improvements, including a 60% enhancement in employee engagement and patient experience. Theis has also overseen the opening of a new acute rehabilitation hospital and the expansion of an IDTF MRI center, incorporating additional COPN governed technology.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Robert P. Theis, Jr. held various managerial positions in prominent healthcare organizations. He worked at Inova Health System for 11 years, serving as Vice President of Operations and at the Inova Neuroscience Institute. His earlier roles included Senior Director of Network Management at United Healthcare and Manager of Managed Care Contracting at Children's National Medical Center. He also worked as Manager of Provider Services at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and as Regional Director of Payor Contracting and Relations at HealthSouth.
Education and Expertise
Robert P. Theis, Jr. has a solid educational background in business and health administration. He studied at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management. He furthered his education at the University of Scranton, obtaining a Master of Science in Health Administration. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Scranton Preparatory School, focusing on college preparatory studies.
Achievements in Healthcare Operations
Throughout his career, Robert P. Theis, Jr. has implemented Lean methodologies that resulted in $13 million in savings over two years. He has directed operations at a 1000-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center, focusing on enhancing clinical quality and patient satisfaction. His collaborative efforts with physicians and nurses led to the development of specialty programs in neuroscience, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and pain management, achieving specialty certifications in comprehensive stroke and orthopedics.