MONTGOMERY, Ala. September 9, 2020– James Bills has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery. In his position as CEO, Bills oversees all of the day-to-day operations as well as patient care and quality at the 70-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. He assumed the position on July 13, 2020.

Bills brings more than 18 years of healthcare experience in the areas of administration, financial leadership and business acumen in both acute and post-acute hospital settings. In his most recent position, Bills served as executive director at Compassus Hospice. Bills received his bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting from the University of Memphis and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi.

“Jim has a fantastic track record of strong leadership, and we’re so excited to have him on the Encompass Health team,” said Brad Kennedy, regional vice president of Encompass Health’s south central region. “He brings an extensive level of healthcare experience, and we’re excited to see him lead our Encompass Health Montgomery team as they continue to provide the highest level of rehabilitative care to their community.”

About Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery is a 70-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Serving patients throughout Montgomery and surrounding counties, the hospital is located at 4465 Narrow Lane Road in Montgomery and on the web at Web at www.encompasshealth.com/montgomeryrehab.

About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility-based and home-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 136 hospitals, 245 home health locations, and 83 hospice locations in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, integrated care across the healthcare continuum. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter and Facebook.