Susan Sender

Susan Sender is BrightSpring Health Services’ chief clinical officer. Sender has an esteemed career as a clinical leader in healthcare and is known for her expertise in establishing clinical standards and oversight of regulatory compliance, professional development, ensuring accurate reimbursement and policy development.

Sender joined BrightSpring in 2019 from Amedisys Home Health Care and Hospice, where she served as the senior vice president and chief clinical officer. Before that, she served in the same capacity for Kindred Health Care.

As chief clinical officer for BrightSpring, Sender plays a vital role in aligning care guidelines and objectives across the organization, as well as providing oversight for service line program support and strategic planning. She is responsible for the continued progress in client and patient outcomes, engaging staff members, championing quality and clinical innovation, fostering nursing and clinical effectiveness, and advancing the company’s culture of care.

Sender earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Adelphi University. She is also a certified home/hospice care executive.