Ernest Health Names Claudia Saiz as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

Ernest Health is pleased to announce Claudia Saiz as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. In her role, Saiz will join in leading the organization’s strategic sales and marketing efforts, fostering growth across the organization’s medical rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals.

With a career spanning more than two decades in direct patient care as well as healthcare leadership, Saiz has been responsible for driving market growth, operational improvements, and team development across various organizations.

“Claudia’s results-driven approach, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment to quality and innovation make her an invaluable asset to Ernest Health as we continue to expand our impact in providing exceptional rehabilitative care across the nation,” says Jake Socha, CEO of Ernest Health.

Prior to this role, Saiz served as Ernest Health’s Regional Director of Marketing and Business Development. She began her career as a registered nurse in critical care, and has held numerous positions in long-term acute and rehabilitative care, including clinical liaison, marketing director, and chief executive officer.

“Providing exceptional patient care has always been my greatest passion,” Saiz says. “There’s nothing more rewarding than helping patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life. I’m proud to be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes patients in every decision we make.”

Saiz earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from New Mexico State University and an associate’s degree in nursing from Dona Ana Community College, both located in Las Cruces, N.M. She is fluent in Spanish and maintains an active RN license and certifications in BLS and ACLS.