Barry D. Watkins Mba

Barry D. Watkins has extensive experience in healthcare management and operations. Barry D. Watkins currently serves as the Corporate Director of Plant Operations at Select Medical, where they oversee the plant operations programs in 200 hospitals across 48 states. In this role, they are responsible for developing and conducting hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring programs for local plant managers. Additionally, they provide subject matter expertise on environment of care, life safety, emergency management, and physical plant issues.

Prior to their current position, Watkins held key leadership roles in various healthcare organizations. Barry D. Watkins served as the Administrative Director of Facility Services at Wayne UNC Health Care, where they led eight operations support departments and managed an operations budget of $18 million. At Cape Fear Valley Health System, they worked as the Corporate Director of Engineering, leading engineering, design, construction, and architecture services across eight hospitals and 100+ off-campus clinics and offices.

Earlier in their career, Watkins worked at Mission Health as the Corporate Safety Officer, responsible for developing and managing corporate environmental, health, and safety programs. Barry D. Watkins also served as the Director of Corporate Operations at Carolinas Healthcare System, where they oversaw construction safety and compliance across 800+ facilities in North and South Carolina.

Prior to that, Watkins held the position of Director of Safety at Vidant Health, overseeing safety, health, and environmental programs for a Level 1 Trauma Center and its affiliated facilities. Barry D. Watkins also served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Maria Parham Medical Center, where they managed hospital operations and clinical support services.

Throughout their career, Watkins has demonstrated a strong track record of success, including implementing innovative programs, receiving awards for quality and patient safety, and achieving high survey scores. Barry D. Watkins holds multiple certifications and degrees, including an MBA and an MHA, and is a member of various professional and industry associations.

Barry D. Watkins holds a Master of Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Healthcare Administration from Pfeiffer University. Barry D. Watkins also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Occupations Education - Administration from North Carolina State University and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medicine from Guilford Technical Community College. In addition to their degrees, Barry D. Watkins has obtained several certifications including Associate in Risk Management from the Insurance Institute of America, Certified Healthcare Constructor from the American Hospital Association, Certified Healthcare Facility Manager from the American Hospital Association, Certified Healthcare Safety Professional and Certified Patient Safety Officer from the International Board of Certified Healthcare Safety Professionals, Certified Protection Professional from ASIS International, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.