Email: rperreault1960@gmail.com roland.perreault@uconn.edu roland.perreault@hhchealth.org
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Roland J. Perreault, PT, DPT, MBA, ATC, MTC, BCHE
Board Certified Health Executive
165 Delay Road
Harwinton, CT 06795
(203) 217-5596
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
· Extensive managerial experience solving problems and innovating across the rehabilitation continuum.
· Managed 8 outpatient rehab sites with emphasis on improved outcomes, fiscal responsibility, and program development.
· Leading several educational programs including professional education and program/project management training across departments.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Team building and staff retention programs
Multi-unit operation management
Project and program development
Training and education
Technology integration
Compliance and safety training
WORK EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty 8/23 – present
University of Connecticut, Department of Kinesiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Storrs, CT
· Physical Therapy 5433 - Management for the Physical Therapist; Second Year DPT students, Fall Semester
· Operations Manager for PTCares (Pro Bono therapy clinic directed by 1st and 2nd year clinical students)
Clinical Faculty Adjunct for UCONN DPT 3rd Year affiliate and PT 5463 2nd Year clinical students
Physical Therapist (Outpatient) 7/24 – present
Hartford Healthcare, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT
Outpatient orthopedic care & manual therapy
H3W White Belt Certification – 3/27/2025
Instructor (LAMP School of Management) 2/22 - present
Academy of Leadership & Innovation, a component of the American Physical Therapy Association
· Curriculum Committee Member
· LAMP Management Committee Member
· Instructor for LAMP Management Essentials and Advanced Management Concepts Online Learning Programs
Rehabilitation Supervisor 8/22 – 7/24
University of Connecticut Health Center, Nayden Clinic, Storrs, CT
· Clinical supervision of therapy staff
· Providing high quality evidence-based physical therapy services to UCONN students, faculty, and staff, as well as area residents
· Liaison with on-campus resources to enhance and expand rehab services for the university community
Project Manager/Physical Therapist III 4/18 – 8/22
Outpatient Rehab Manager 5/11 – 4/18
Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
· Currently developing and implementing rehab program for McGivney Advanced Surgery Center including same-day joint replacements. Rehab representative of Total Joint Task Force to continually maintain Joint Commission Status.
· Safety Coach Training and department leader in quality and safety.
· Virtual Exercise Rehab Assistant (VERA) Program Team Leader – pilot telehealth program for patients receiving total joint replacements.
· Previously, manager for eight outpatient rehab sites including program development and oversight of a span of approximately 60 therapists and support staff.
· Occupational health rehab coordination and WorkWell certified to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations.
· Trainer for Institute for Excellence (IFE) including project and change management content, quality and safety, and data analytics.
Program Manager 10/10 – 5/11
Genesis Health Care, Torrington, CT
· Provided direct care to residents in an assisted living facility including oversight of 4 direct employees.
· Implemented programs to expand services including balance and fall prevention, wellness programs, care for patients with dementia, and a program for patients with dysphagia.
Physical Therapy Director 4/08 – 10/10
Concentra Medical Center, Torrington, CT
· Developed pre-employment screening tools for area employers and provided consultation services on worksite assessment and ergonomic recommendations.
· Center Coordinator for Clinical Education (CCCE) for Northeast Region (New England and NY).
Adjunct Faculty
Gibbs College, Farmington, CT
Adjunct Faculty math instructor including classes in Pre-Algebra and Algebra.
Science Teacher 2007-2008
Holy Cross High School, Waterbury, CT
· Teach 4 sections of Biology and 2 sections of Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Middle School Math & Science Teacher 2006-2007
Breakthrough Magnet School, Hartford, CT
· Middle school science and math teacher; (7th and 8th grade).
· Science and Technology Lead Teacher.
· Provided training in all areas of technology to staff including use of Polyvision Boards and technology integration in the classroom.
Middle School Science Teacher 2004-2006
West Side Middle School, Waterbury, CT
• 8th grade Earth Science teacher.
• Member of Principal’s Advisory Committee & School Improvement Team; Data Team Leader in Science; extensive training in Data Driven Decision Making.
Middle School Science Teacher 2002-2004
Wallace Middle School, Waterbury, CT
· 7th grade Life Science teacher.
· Member of School Improvement Team.
· BEST Portfolio on the Cardiovascular System.
Clinical and Managerial Consultation 1/02 – present
Self-Employed, Harwinton, CT
· Consultation services with several private practice rehab providers regarding practice valuation, marketing, and program development (1/02 – present).
· Per diem SNF rehab with Genesis Health Care (5/11- 12/22).
· Per diem outpatient services for Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers of Watertown and Naugatuck (1/05 – 6/12).
· Home care consultation with Gentiva Home Care, VNS of Connecticut, and Almost Family including training for orthopedic, fall prevention, and therapy only cases (12/08 - 10/10).
· SNF consultation with Enduracare for staff scheduling using Casamba RUGS scheduler (5/09 – 8/09).
· Per diem SNF rehab with Athena Healthcare facilities (3/02 – 8/05).
Group Director (Connecticut Market) 1/99-11/01
Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis, TN
· Managed all Connecticut clinics effectively achieving financial goals while facilitating optimal patient care.
· Increased net and gross revenues for all fiscal years with net revenue rising from 12% to 16% in 2001 for a total of $2.2 million.
· Exceeded all performance objectives and achieved or exceeded all financial goals for each quarter.
· Athletic Trainer – USTA, Senior Tennis Tour – 2000-2001.
President and Founder 2/88 – 12/98
Rebound Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation Associates, Watertown, CT
· Grew one clinic in 1988 with $280,000 in net revenue to three clinics in 1998 with $1.6 million in net revenue.
· Established and maintained strong professional relationships with primary care physicians and specialists.
· Expansion of clinical programs including aquatic therapy, sports rehabilitation, orthopedics, hand therapy, and geriatrics.
· Grew athletic training program with three high schools solidifying relationships with the school and associated orthopedic physicians.
· Head Athletic Trainer to Watertown High School (1984 and forward) and Athletic Trainer for Pan American Games, Indianapolis, IN (1987).
Senior Staff Physical Therapist 6/83 – 1/88
Physical Therapy Services of Waterbury, Waterbury, CT
· Established clinical program in pain management yielding average referral growth of 18% per year from new referral sources not previously realized.
· Established external athletic training program with area high school leading to improved relationships with orthopedic surgeons, resulting in annual increase of 100% for post-surgical cases.
Staff Physical Therapist – Acute Care 12/82-6/83
Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT
· Direct care to hospital in-patients and out-patients on all units.
· Established biofeedback component of pain management program with Medical Director
EDUCATION
University of the People Online
MBA, Master of Business Administration Degree, 12/18
Utica College Utica, NY
DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, 12/16
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
Certificate, Curriculum and Instruction Certificate, 5/10
MA, Exercise Physiology Degree, 5/89
BS, Physical Therapy Degree, 12/82
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Physical Therapy Association, member 12/82 – present
o Board Certified Healthcare Executive (BCHE) – Academy of Leadership and Innovation – 2024 – present.
o Publications Committee Chairperson – Academy of Leadership and Innovation – 2018 – present.
o Nominating Committee – Academy of Leadership and Innovation – 2018 – 2025
o Council on Chapters – 1992-1993.
o Member of Academy of Leadership and Innovation, Education, Orthopedic Section, and Sports Physical Therapy Section.
Connecticut Physical Therapy Association, member 12/82 – present
o Federal Affairs Liaison - 2025
o Key Legislative Contact most recently with Congressperson Hayes and Senators Blumenthal and Murphy.
o President – 1989-1992, 1999-2000.
o Chief Delegate – 1994-1998; Treasurer – 1985-1988; Finance Committee Chairperson – 1984.
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
· Lions Club of Harwinton (35 year member)
Immediate Past President and LCIF Chair - 2024 - present
President - 2018-2020, 2023 - 2024
Treasurer - 2014-2016
CT Lions Low Vision Center Board of Directors - Director 2019 - 2023, Vice President 2023 - 2025, President 2025 - present
All Pointe Home Care - Professional Advisory Committee Member - 2022 - present
Town of Harwinton - Planning Commission - 2018-2023, Justice of the Peace 2004 - present
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
· CT Physical Therapist License #3018
· CT Athletic Trainer License #440
· Certified Manual Therapist through Institute of Graduate Health Sciences