Monica Boyd, vice president of human resources for Encompass Health’s South Central region, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40 award list.
Feb. 10, 2025 - Monica Boyd, vice president of human resources for Encompass Health’s South Central region, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40 award list. The 40 Under 40 program highlights individuals who contribute to a culture of innovation and help their organizations achieve and exceed financial, operational and clinical goals.
Boyd has 16 years of human resources experience in health care. She has been with the Company for four years, starting with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Tampa in 2020. Boyd moved into her current role in 2022 and has made a significant impact by reducing overall employee turnover and the region’s contract labor spend. Boyd has also played an important role in successfully opening four new hospitals within 15 months.
“It is an honor to receive this recognition from Modern Healthcare,” said Boyd. “I’m grateful for the people I serve with every day. Encompass Health employees are the foundation of our company, and the South Central region’s more than 6,700 employees inspire me to lead well.”
Boyd holds a master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology from Valdosta State University. She has also earned several human resources certifications, including Senior Certified Professional with the Society of Human Resources Management.
Encompass Health’s South Central region is the Company’s largest region, covering eight states and 28 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. The region includes the larger cities of Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery, Alabama; Dallas and Plano, Texas; Shreveport, Louisiana; Fayetteville and Fort Smith, Arkansas; Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the February 10, 2025 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/40Under40.