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Welcome to Encompass Health Colorado Springs

We know that choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Colorado Springs, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists; and case managers who work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.

At our hospital you will receive:

  • Three hours of therapy, five days per week
  • 24/7 nursing care, including nurses who specialize in rehabilitation
  • Frequent visits from a physician*

*We provide access to independent physicians.

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Better Rehabilitation Starts Here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies, real-world simulations and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you. Our specialties include but are not limited to:

 

 

Superior Amenities at Our Hospitals

64 Beds

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Cafeteria

ADA approved service animals allowed

Courtyard

Nonsmoking

Volunteers

Student observation hours

Spanish translators available

Interpreter services

Support groups

Tours available

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We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.

Leadership and Staff

Nathanael Kliniske
NATHANAEL KLINISKE

Chief Executive Officer

Nate is an experienced executive leader with 15 years of extensive experience in the management and delivery of quality healthcare.

Nate is an experienced executive leader with 15 years of extensive experience in the management and delivery of quality healthcare. Nate has served in a variety of leadership roles including director of emergency services, senior director of hospital operations, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer and CEO. Prior to joining our Colorado Springs team, Nate served as CEO at ScionHealth - Kindred Hospital of Denver. He has a master’s degree in business administration and healthcare management and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from University of Phoenix. Nate has a strong clinical background in nursing and a passion for clinical excellence and process improvement.

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Nathaniel Miller
Nathaniel Miller D.O.

Medical Director

Dr. Nathaniel Miller is the medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Colorado Springs.

Dr. Nathaniel Miller is the medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs and serves as the associate medical director of Encompass Health Littleton. He received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Denver and a master’s degree in organic chemistry from CU Denver. He furthered his medical education by receiving his medical doctorate at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and by completing his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Marianjoy in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Miller is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation through the ABPMR and AOA as well as traumatic brain injury. His interests include traumatic brain injury, stroke and spasticity management.

Dr. Miller is an independent private practice physician.

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Eric Hardy
ERIC HARDY

Director of Quality and Risk Management

Eric joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs in February of 2019.

Eric joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs in February of 2019, excited to be part of a team that helps people directly, and rehabilitation patients in particular, because they have often endured major trauma, and experience incredible gains in a short recovery period.  He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in geo-demographic research from Oklahoma State University, which included a fellowship with The New York Times that led to 5 years of employment in New York City, and 25 years of research work for some of the largest fitness, sport and healthcare companies in the world.

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Cora McKenzie
CORA MCKENZIE

Pharmacy Director

Cora joined the Encompass Health Colorado Springs team in 2017.

Cora joined the Encompass Health Colorado Springs team in 2017 and brings 20 years of pharmacy experience and 11 years in leadership roles to her role as director of pharmacy. She graduated from the Chicago College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University and has since received additional experience and training in leadership and management skills, anticoagulation medication therapy management, palliative medication therapy, and sterile and non-sterile medication compounding. She has a passion for helping patients achieve their optimal health by providing individualized medication therapy recommendations and education as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

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Patrick Quirk
PATRICK QUIRK, PT

Director of Therapy Operations

Patrick is the director of therapy operations for Encompass Health Colorado Springs.

Patrick is the director of therapy operations for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs. He joined the HealthSouth team in 2001; it was then he realized his true passion and talent for rehabilitation. He has more than 13 years of clinical experience. Patrick’s physical therapy career began at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California in 1998. He was born and raised in California where he went on to get his physical therapy degree from the California State University of Sacramento.

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Marcia Sasiak
MARCIA SASIAK

Business Development Director

Marcia brings more than 25 years experience to Encompass Health Colorado Springs.

Marcia brings more than 25 years in healthcare operations, business development and marketing management to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs. She is also a licensed practical nurse in the state of Colorado since 1997. She is passionate about building relationships with patients and their families, and providing support, education and advocacy during difficult times and is committed to assisting patients in returning to the highest level of independence possible.

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Angela Vaughn
ANGELA VAUGHN

Human Resources Director

Angela joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs in February 2022.

Angela joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs in February 2022. She is a dedicated human resources professional with 20 years of experience and is committed to creating a positive and engaged employee environment. During her tenure, Angela has focused on reducing the reliance on contracted staff and replacing them with Encompass Health employees. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs.

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Art Vigil
ART VIGIL

Facilities Management Director

Art joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs in August 2001.

Art joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs in August 2001. He has over thirty years in healthcare and has been in management since 2005 then became director in 2019. He attended courses at Pikes Peak Community College in the areas of electricity and motors.

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