May 15, 2026 — Modern Healthcare has named Encompass Health among its Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2026, a national recognition honoring organizations that foster positive, people-first workplace cultures and empower employees to deliver high-quality care and services.
Now in its 19th year, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare program recognizes hospitals, health systems and companies that demonstrate excellence in employee engagement, benefits, training and professional development. Honorees are selected based on extensive employee feedback and an employer assessment evaluating workplace practices and policies that shape the employee experience.
“This recognition reflects what makes Encompass Health special — our people,” said Mark Tarr, president and chief executive officer of Encompass Health. “Every day, our employees demonstrate compassion, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to helping patients regain independence. When we take care of our people, they are empowered to take exceptional care of those we serve.”
According to Modern Healthcare, the Best Places to Work in Healthcare list celebrates organizations that create environments where employees feel supported, valued and connected to a meaningful mission, ultimately benefiting patients, partners and communities. The ranked order of 2026 honorees will be announced later this year at the Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala in Houston, Texas.
Encompass Health remains focused on fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth and inclusion across its nationwide network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama. The Company continues to invest in its workforce through career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits and programs that support employee well being.
This latest recognition from Modern Healthcare adds to a growing list of honors for Encompass Health, which has also been recognized by Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, Becker's Hospital Review and regional business publications for its employee experience and culture of excellence.