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Sara Bryan
Healthcare Operations Executive
Minneapolis, MN
sara@sarabryansolutions.com
612-964-3182
linkedin.com/in/sara-bryan
Healthcare operations leader with 20+ years translating clinical and financial data into measurable results — from stabilizing organizations in transition to scaling high-performing programs across health systems and physician networks.
Program Leadership Clinical Operations Strategy Execution Physician Alignment Change Management Healthcare SaaS
Experience
Operations Executive & Consultant
Sara Bryan Solutions
2024 – Present
Interim Executive Director
APTA – Minnesota
2022 – 2024
Director of Operations
CODE Technology
2020 – 2022
Program Manager, Co-Management
Twin Cities Orthopedics
2019 – 2020
Value-Based Care Manager Lead
Twin Cities Orthopedics
2015 – 2019
Director, Orthopedic Program
Kindred at Home
2011 – 2015
Core Skills
Cross-functional program leadership
Clinical & operational analytics
Strategic planning & governance
Physician engagement
Bundled payment programs
Client success & retention
Healthcare SaaS implementation
Budget & financial management
Education & Credentials
MPT · St. Catherine University
BA Natural Science · College of St. Benedict
CPPM · University of St. Thomas
AI in Healthcare · Stanford University
Licensed Physical Therapist · MN
Key Outcomes
30%
Opex reduction at APTA-MN
156%
Upsell target exceeded at CODE
100%
Client retention at CODE
100%
Co-mgmt metrics achieved
60%
Program growth, Kindred Yr 2
105%
Revenue target exceeded
Priorities & Strengths
Organizational Turnaround & Transition
  • Stepped into interim executive role at APTA-MN during leadership gap; led three-year strategic plan development and strengthened board governance
  • Reduced operating expenses by 30% through improved financial reporting, processes, and operational systems
Clinical-to-Operational Translation
  • Partnered with surgeons and hospital executives at Twin Cities Orthopedics to align clinical protocols with performance targets — achieving 100% of co-management metrics
  • Led physician-facing performance reviews using bundled payment dashboards to drive cost, quality, and compliance outcomes
  • Licensed PT background provides rare fluency bridging clinical and administrative priorities
Program & Operations Build-Out
  • Built client operations function at CODE Technology from the ground up — onboarding, implementation, and ongoing engagement infrastructure
  • Grew orthopedic home health program 60% in year two; built referral network with 12 surgeon practices
  • Managed bundled payment programs across multiple sites with 95%+ patient satisfaction
Data & Analytics-Driven Leadership
  • Advanced adoption of outcomes analytics platform at CODE Technology to strengthen reimbursement, research, and growth
  • Implemented Salesforce-based care management platform as clinical advisor, driving team-wide adoption
  • Developed clinical outcomes tracking database used in surgeon performance discussions at Kindred at Home