Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan, formerly HealthSouth, welcomed Ashli Alexander, M.D., MPH, as medical director in January of 2018. Dr. Alexander is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and specializes in the management and treatment of complex rehabilitation patients.  Dr. Alexander has medical expertise in caring for patients with occupational injuries, neurological disorders, spinal disorders, stroke, amputations, sports-related injuries and pain disorders.

* The hospital provides access to independent physicians.

David brings 26 years of healthcare facility maintenance to Encompass Health Newnan, formerly HealthSouth. David has advanced and learned by working with several different healthcare organizations, including Tanner Health System, Piedmont Downtown Campus and Community Health Systems. David has also been involved in numerous Joint Commission surveys as well as day to day survey readiness. 

Kent brings more than 20 years of healthcare management and leadership experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan, formerly HealthSouth. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and has a master's degree in business administration from the University of West Georgia. He also completed a doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Montana. He has been active in the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia serving as a former president and a member of the board of directors.

Dana been in healthcare for more than 20 years, working primarily in emergency medicine. She has been with Encompass Health Newnan since the hospital opened in 2014 and has held several different roles including nurse manager, nurse educator and employee health nurse. Dana is currently in the RN to Master’s degree program at Western’s Governors University, where she plans to expand her leadership and education to continue her career with Encompass Health Newnan.

Akela is the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan, formerly HealthSouth. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. To continue her education, she completed a pharmacy practice residency at Columbus Regional Hospital. Akela has worked at institutions including Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, GA, West Central Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA and Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Phenix City, AL.

Erin has worked in human resources for more than 20 years at companies in the financial services, hospitality and telecommunications industries. She earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and her master's degree of business administration from University of Central Florida. Erin is Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) and a DDI certified trainer/facilitator. Additionally, she holds certifications in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Birkman Method and DiSC Personality.

Nancy is the chief nursing officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan, formerly HealthSouth. Nancy has more than 20 years of experience in the nursing field with 12 years in various leadership positions. Nancy is involved in several professional organizations including the American Organization of Nurses Executives, Georgia Organization of Nurse Leaders and Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.

Nancy earned her master’s degree in nursing at Troy State University School of Nursing and her undergraduate degree in nursing from Georgia Southwestern State University. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau honor society for nursing. 

Tricia currently serves as controller at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan, formerly HealthSouth. Tricia’s career spans over 25 years of progressive and accomplished home health and hospital CFO experience. She received her master’s degree in business administration from North Greenville University in her hometown of Greenville, SC.

Jenny brings more than 15 years of financial management experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan. In 1993, she earned a bachelor’s degree in international economic affairs from the University of West Georgia and became a Certified Public Accountant in 2001. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of West Georgia. She is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.

Michelle started her career in healthcare in 2002 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She brings more than 15 years of nursing experience including nine of those years in case management. Michelle received her associate degree in nursing at Tennessee State University then subsequently obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of West Georgia. She has practiced case management in the acute care, long term acute care and now the inpatient rehabilitation settings. Michelle is a member of the Case Management Society of America and the Academy of Certified Case Managers.

Latesha joins Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan with more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, including serving in various hospital leadership positions. Latesha earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Lake-Sumter Community College and her master’s degree in nursing with Clinical Nurse Leader credentials at University of West Georgia. In addition, she holds a master's degree in business administration in healthcare administration from South University.