Michael brings more than 12 years of healthcare management expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs, formerly HealthSouth Altamonte. He has held various leadership positions throughout his career in areas including outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, home health and hospice as well as acute care. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, a master's degree in business administration through Aspen University and a doctorate degree from the University of St. Augustine Health Science Center.

Dr. Fuentes has worked at Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014. He earned his medical degree at Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, in Cleveland. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and serves as an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Fuentes provides comprehensive rehabilitative care for stroke, movement disorders, and neuromuscular pathologies, among other medical conditions. He has privileges at other hospitals in the community where he enjoys sharing the field of rehabilitation.

Dr. Fuentes is an independent private practice physician.

Sarah Burkhardt has been with Encompass Health, formally HealthSouth, Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014. She joined Encompass Health as the lead physical therapist and has also previously served as hospital educator and infection preventionist. Sarah holds her Bachelor of Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. Sarah was born and raised in Central Florida and enjoys being able to serve the community through her experience in rehabilitation.

Ashley is the director of health information management services and the hospital HIPAA officer at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. She has more than 10 years of experience in the health information management field including OB/GYN and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings. She joined Encompass Health in 2010 after having worked at Encompass Health Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla. and at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Martin Health in Stuart, Fla. Ashley is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a Bachelor of Science in health information management and a graduate of Louisiana State University Shreveport with a master’s degree in health administration. She is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and is a certified Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA). Her volunteer activities include being a Seminole State College School of Health Information Technology Advisory Committee member and a Remington College Health Information Management/Health Information Technology Program Advisory Committee member.

Matthew Dieter is the director of pharmacy for Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Altamonte Springs. He has been with HealthSouth since 2006 and has more than 20 years of experience in the hospital pharmacy setting; including inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care and small community hospitals in Orlando, Gainesville, and southwest Florida. His professional interests and specialties include the areas of infectious disease, anticoagulation and nutrition. Matt earned his doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. He is a member of FSHP (Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists). Matt's goal is to provide comprehensive, quality care to the patients he serves.

William joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs, in late March 2020. He has a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Education from the University of Florida and master degrees in Public Administration and in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University. He has 12 years of experience in Occupational Therapy which includes 10 years of management experience. Prior to joining Encompass Health, William worked in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina where during his last 4 years there he was a Director of Rehab who consistently lead his team near the top of his region in patient outcomes. William, also has prior training in Neuro-IFRAH.

Sarah brings more than 12 years of human resources experience to her position at Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Altamonte Springs. Prior to joining Encompass Health in October 2016, she served in various human resources leadership roles within the hospitality industry and department of defense contracting. Sarah oversees all areas of human resources, such as recruitment, retention, regulatory compliance, compensation and benefits. She is an active member of SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) and holds her Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.

Sam is the controller for Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial and business operations within the healthcare industry, most recently for the nation’s leader in retail healthcare services. Prior to that, he worked as a controller for Encompass Health Western Hills Rehabilitation Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va.

Stephanie is the chief nursing officer (CNO) at Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. Stephanie has 24 years of experience in healthcare; including an in-depth clinical background in cardiology, orthopedics, med-surg, and pediatrics. She has spent the past 16 years in hospital administration and served as the CNO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Southwest Virginia prior to moving to Florida. Stephanie has a certification in medical surgical nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing through East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, and Master of Science in nursing with a management leadership focus from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Candy is the administrative supervisor and medical staff coordinator at Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. Candy joined Encompass Health in April, 2014. Her background consists of over 26 years experience in office management, events planning and fundraising. Candy has been a notary republic for over 20 years and was an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Her volunteer activities include serving as president of the Lilac TWIG Association.

Tom Schoenle, director of plant operations, joined Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth in April of 2013, opening the new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Martin Health in Stuart, Fla. He transferred in May 2014 to Altamonte Springs to open this hospital. Tom has more than 24 years’ experience in plant operations in an acute care hospital as well as seven years experience working in a geriatric psychological hospital in New York. Tom graduated from Erie Community College in Buffalo N.Y. with an Associate of Science in building management and maintenance. Tom is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers as well as a member of the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association.