About Tim Johnsen
Have you ever wondered what it takes to revolutionize the healthcare industry? It’s a question and a journey that Tim Johnsen has spent his career exploring. As a luminary in healthcare leadership, his remarkable career embodies resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
For over 25 years, Tim’s bold and transparent leadership has propelled healthcare institutions to market-leading positions, harnessing his strategic, clinical, operational, and financial prowess. From a personal tragedy that ignited his passion for healthcare to leading through the complexities of modern healthcare dynamics, Tim’s journey is a testament to his visionary leadership and steadfast dedication.
A Journey of
Passion & Purpose
Healthcare became Tim’s passion in the late ’80s after the sudden loss of his father during Tim’s first year of college. This pivotal moment routed his path toward a career filled with empathy, resiliency, and a ceaseless quest for improvement. His academic pursuits—culminating in advanced degrees in Health Services Administration and Business Administration—laid a solid foundation, but it was the hands-on healing and frontline leadership roles that truly shaped his calling.
Executive Leadership
& Transformation
At the heart of Tim’s professional journey are experiences filled with strategic victories and innovation at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, where, as EVP & System COO, he spearheads operations across a diversified healthcare system. Experience firsthand his philosophy of “people first, things second” in action as he leads a team of over 9,000 employees within a system of over 13,000 towards excellence and compassionate care. A significant focus on revenue enhancement, volume surges, and robust service line development has resulted in marked achievements, including pivotal legislation expected to bring substantial federal funds into New Mexico’s healthcare system.
Leadership, for Tim, is about building trust and relationships. Building high-functioning teams around him, fostering teamwork, and driving collective success has been his modus operandi. Tim’s career trajectory—a series of unanticipated yet fortuitous advancements—echoes the very essence of healthcare’s unpredictability and the need for adaptive, resilient leadership.
Engaging the caregivers, frontline staff, and medical personnel is immensely rewarding for Tim, as he sees himself as a “chief convener” who honors and respects the vital roles these individuals play. He understands that the heartbeat of any healthcare system lies in the dedication and passion of its frontline workers. This belief underpins his commitment to creating an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. By ensuring that communication channels are open and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, Tim has been instrumental in driving both patient satisfaction and employee engagement to new heights.
Champion for
Healthcare Innovation
Why healthcare? The answer for Tim lies in a blend of personal loss and the allure of making tangible impacts—whether revamping patient safety protocols or leading statewide pandemic responses. His hands-on experience, coupled with a strategic mindset, has propelled him to the forefront of healthcare innovation, where he tirelessly works to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and operational leadership.
Speaking on the Future of Healthcare Leadership
Tim Johnsen takes his wealth of knowledge and experience onto the stage, addressing key challenges and opportunities within healthcare leadership and innovation. His speaking engagements are not just talks but powerful dialogues designed to ignite change and inspire action. Topics range from leading change, empathy in leadership, strategic alliances, and navigating the future of healthcare, all steeped in real-world applications and forward-thinking strategies.
Vision for Tomorrow
Looking ahead, Tim’s mission is to not only anticipate the future of healthcare but to actively shape it. The integration of AI, the shift towards value-based care, and enhancing patient experiences stand at the forefront of his objectives. With a keen focus on community engagement and leveraging technology for better health outcomes, his goal is to catalyze a healthcare ecosystem that is resilient, efficient, and patient centered.
Discover More
Tim Johnsen invites you to join him on this ongoing journey of discovery and leadership in healthcare. Download Tim's Executive Bio to explore his extensive background, accolades, and the profound impact of his work across the healthcare spectrum.
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