Ozarks Healthcare Promotes Megan Thompson to Administrative Director of Ambulatory Operations

Ozarks Healthcare has promoted Megan Thompson to Administrative Director of Ambulatory Operations, recognizing her years of leadership and commitment to providing quality healthcare to the community.

Thompson has built her career at Ozarks Healthcare, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership throughout her time with the organization. She has progressed through roles as a supervisor, manager and director. This experience across multiple levels of the organization has given her a comprehensive understanding of ambulatory operations and the importance of supporting patients, providers and employees.

“Stepping into this role is both a personal and professional honor,” Thompson said. “Having been born and raised in this community, I have a deep connection to the people we serve. I am fully committed to the long-term success of this organization and the health of the community.”

“Megan’s career journey at Ozarks Healthcare is a great example of the talent and dedication we have within our organization,” Terence Farrell, Ozarks Healthcare President and CEO, said. “She understands our operations, but more importantly, she understands the people and communities we serve. Her experience, leadership and commitment to our mission make her an excellent choice to lead our ambulatory operations forward.”

In her new role, Thompson will focus on strengthening ambulatory operations while helping expand access to care, increase patient engagement and deliver an exceptional patient experience.

“I am excited to help the organization continue to grow while expanding access to high-quality care for our community,” she said.

For Thompson, continuing her career at Ozarks Healthcare is about more than professional growth.

“It is more than just a place where I work - it is an organization that cares for my community,” Thompson said. “I have chosen to continue growing my career at OZH because I believe in our mission and the impact we make every day.”

Ozarks Healthcare congratulates Thompson on her new role and looks forward to her continued leadership in supporting the organization’s ambulatory services and the communities it serves.

For more information about careers or services at Ozarks Healthcare, visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

Megan Thompson, Ozarks Healthcare Administrative Director of Ambulatory Operations