Jonathan Cohee

Executive Advisor

Ovation Healthcare

Jonathan Cohee, MHA, OT, is an Executive Advisor at Ovation Healthcare, where he supports community and rural hospitals across the Midwest in developing sustainable care delivery models, strengthening operational performance, and accessing federal and state funding opportunities. With more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice and executive leadership, Jonathan brings a rare combination of frontline clinical insight and enterprise-level strategic acumen to every engagement.

Jonathan has held progressive leadership roles across post-acute, acute, and ambulatory care settings, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of rural a hospital and as Division President  and Senior Executive Vice President of Ambulatory Services at PAM Health, where he was part of the team that scaled the division from 24 to more than 70 hospitals across 23 states. His expertise in rural health transformation, care coordination infrastructure, and value-based care strategy positions him as a trusted resource for hospital and health system leaders navigating complex operational and regulatory environments.

Areas of Expertise

  • Rural Hospital Operations & Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Strategy
  • Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Care Continuum Integration
  • Federal & State Grant Development (RHTP, HRSA, CMS Innovation Programs)
  • Value-Based Care Design & Implementation
  • Care Coordination Infrastructure & Continuity Architecture™
  • PE-Backed Platform Scaling & M&A Integration
  • Executive Strategy, Business Development & Market Positioning
  • Operational Turnaround & EBITDA Recovery

Previous Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer – Delta Health
  • Division President and Senior Executive Vice President of Ambulatory Services – PAM Health
  • Chief Executive Officer – Long Term Acute Care Hospitals (New Jersey & Chicago)

Education

  • Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) – Grand Canyon University
  • Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy – Saginaw Valley State University / Graceland University

Certifications

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)

Organizations

  • American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)