April 1, 2026 — Amir Meshreky has been appointed chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, an 86-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 5001 Commerce Drive.
“Having spent more than a decade at Encompass Health Bakersfield, I've seen the life-changing impact of high-quality rehabilitative care,” said Meshreky. “I look forward to building on our strong clinical foundation and ensuring our patients receive the care they deserve.”
Meshreky, a pharmacist by training, brings more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience spanning pharmacy administration, business development and hospital operations. Meshreky previously served as associate administrator and business development director for the hospital and joined Encompass Health in 2013 as director of pharmacy.
“Amir is a mission-driven leader whose operational expertise and commitment to quality make him an outstanding fit for this role,” said Kimberly Steward, regional president of Encompass Health's West region. “His tenure has been instrumental to our hospital's success. We are confident he will continue to elevate the standard of rehabilitative care for patients in Bakersfield.”
Meshreky earned a master's degree in health care management from the University of Arizona, a doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Florida, a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Alexandria and a diploma in business administration from Arab Academy for Science and Technology. He is board-certified in pharmacotherapy and geriatric pharmacy, a licensed pharmacist in the state of California and holds a basic life support certification through the American Heart Association. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt through the American Society for Quality.
Encompass Health Bakersfield provides essential rehabilitative services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain function and independence. Patients will receive a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy five days each week, frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.