Jackson Crabtree, CPA, has been named chief financial officer of Parkridge East Hospital. In this role, Crabtree will oversee all financial aspects of Parkridge East. Crabtree brings nearly 10 years of accounting experience with more than five years spent in healthcare.
“Parkridge East is poised to continue growing and expanding to meet the needs of our community and Jackson’s background and depth of healthcare knowledge will be a key asset to helping us achieve our goals,” said Will Windham, CEO of Parkridge East Hospital. “Jackson brings a wealth of experience to Parkridge East and we are excited to welcome him to our team.”
Prior to joining Parkridge East, Crabtree served as assistant chief financial officer at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, a 510-bed acute-care facility in Gainesville, Florida, and internal audit senior manager for HCA Healthcare in Nashville.
Crabtree earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University and a Masters of Accountancy from University of Mississippi.
Crabtree enjoys being involved at his church, spending time with family and running. He and his wife Kathryn are expecting their second child in January.
About Parkridge Medical Center
Parkridge Health System includes Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Parkridge West Hospital, Parkridge North ER, Parkridge Valley Adult & Senior and Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent campuses. Parkridge Medical Center, in downtown Chattanooga, is an Accredited Chest Pain Center offering comprehensive healthcare services that include a 24-hour emergency department, cardiology, orthopedics, and surgical services in addition to oncology services at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. Parkridge East Hospital, also an Accredited Chest Pain Center in East Ridge, provides 24-hour emergency medical services, obstetrical care, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and advanced surgical services in robotics, orthopedics, and gynecology. Parkridge North ER is a 24/7, full-service emergency room staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and provides a broad scope of medical emergencies, ranging from illness and injury to life-threatening concerns. The four-campus Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health and addictive disorder treatment services for children, adolescents and adults. Parkridge West Hospital, in nearby Jasper, Tenn., provides 24-hour emergency medical services, outpatient laboratory, outpatient imaging, outpatient physical therapy and inpatient behavioral health services at Parkridge Valley West. Parkridge Health is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services. To learn more, visit www.ParkridgeHealth.com or contact MedLine at (423) 622-6848.