Brady Beitlich
Brady Beitlich
Brady D. Beitlich, MHA, is a healthcare leader with over a decade of experience in managing physician practices, developing hospital service lines, and driving operational excellence. As the Director of Marketing at Southeastern Spine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he focuses on building physician and patient referral networks, expanding market reach, and improving healthcare accessibility. A results-oriented professional, Brady Beitlich holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Florida and is certified as a Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, reflecting his commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Born in Sarasota, Florida, on April 26, 1988, Brady grew up surrounded by the coastal beauty of Siesta Key and Sarasota Bay. His early passion for fishing evolved from saltwater angling to freshwater bass fishing and later to fly fishing during a memorable trip to the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Brady’s academic journey began at Pine View School for the Gifted, where he served as Class President in 2004 and graduated in 2006. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior from the University of Florida in 2010. During his time there, he demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills, serving as Vice Chairman of Student Government Productions, Vice President of Membership for Florida Blue Key, and holding leadership roles within his fraternity.
Driven by a desire to improve healthcare systems, he pursued a Master of Health Administration at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions. As Treasurer of the Health Administration Student Association, he gained early exposure to healthcare leadership principles. He graduated in 2012, well-prepared for a career in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Brady began his professional journey with an administrative fellowship at a Tenet Healthcare facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. There, he contributed to executive-level initiatives and managed key functions of the Level I trauma center, including patient experience, customer service, and communication.
In 2013, he returned to Sarasota and earned Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Soon after, he led process improvement initiatives at HCA Sarasota Doctors’ Hospital, where his work enhanced efficiency and service quality. Later that year, he relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee, joining Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). At CHI, he worked on performance excellence projects that improved surgical services, charge capture, and patient flow, demonstrating his ability to translate analytical insight into measurable operational results.
In 2016, Brady Beitlich accepted a leadership position with HCA Physician Services Group in Snellville, Georgia, overseeing multiple medical practices in neurosurgery, pulmonology, endocrinology, and primary care. His responsibilities encompassed operations, finance, and strategic growth.
His leadership potential earned him a place in the HCA Leadership Institute Academy in 2019, where he further honed his skills in strategy, communication, and team development. Over his eight-year tenure with HCA, Brady achieved several milestones, including the complete remodel and operational launch of a neurosurgery outpatient practice at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. This project expanded the hospital’s specialty service lines and generated approximately $3.6 million in annual net charges while consistently surpassing EBITDA targets.
He also drove improvements in coding, billing, and documentation for pulmonology and endocrinology practices, boosting provider productivity and increasing annual revenue by about $2.9 million. Beyond financial gains, Brady’s commitment to team culture and engagement elevated employee satisfaction, raising engagement scores from the 76th to the 93rd percentile in one year and achieving zero voluntary turnover.
In November 2024, Brady began his role as Director of Marketing at Southeastern Spine. In this position, he designs and executes marketing strategies that strengthen referral networks, increase patient access, and enhance the organization’s visibility. Within his first year, his initiatives resulted in a 16% increase in new patient referrals and a 33% rise in patient visits.
His work spans strategic planning, content creation, community outreach, and digital marketing. By managing budgets effectively and developing targeted campaigns, Brady continues to expand Southeastern Spine’s reach while fostering strong partnerships within the medical community.
Brady remains active in professional and community service. From 2018 to 2021, he served as a founding member and Secretary of the Greater Gwinnett Medical Group Management Association, and was an active participant in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Committed to giving back, he has volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House and Paw Paw’s Homeless Ministry in Chattanooga, helping prepare and serve meals for individuals in need.
Outside of his professional commitments, Brady Beitlich enjoys connecting with nature through activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, and tennis. Chattanooga’s scenic beauty provides an ideal backdrop for these activities. He also enjoys gardening, interior design, and floral arrangement, which serve as creative outlets that balance his analytical and leadership-driven professional life.
From his early days as a student leader to his current role as a healthcare marketing executive, Brady D. Beitlich’s career reflects a consistent dedication to excellence, innovation, and compassion. His ability to unite strategy, operational insight, and human connection has made him a respected figure in the field of healthcare leadership. As Director of Marketing at Southeastern Spine, he continues to advance patient-centered care, operational growth, and community engagement, defining a career that bridges performance with purpose.