This hospital has
Joint Commission Accreditation
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Brooksville, we are a leading provider of inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.
Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
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80 Beds
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
Interpreter services
Spanish translators available
Tours available
Support groups
Volunteers
Student observation hours
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in hip fracture rehabilitation.
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Chief Executive Officer
Tim Jones was named the chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill and brings more than 20 years of executive experience in acute care hospitals both as president and CEO as well as chief operating officer in New England. Tim began his career caring for patients as a radiation therapist. He earned a bachelor's degree in science and his master's degree in business administration from California State University.
Medical Director
Dr. Michael Ahuja joined as medical director in November 2017. He is board certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation, and is a member of American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his medical doctorate residency training at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Mo. Prior to medical school, he completed his MBA in healthcare management from Davenport University in Michigan. Dr. Ahuja has a special focus to improve performance indicators and quality metrics among patients with stroke and brain injury. He strives to make patient care an individualized experience. Prior to his position as medical director, he worked at Halifax Health/Brooks in Daytona Beach. When not working Dr. Ahuja enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
Dr. Ahuja is an independent private practice physician.
Chief Nursing Officer
Michelle has been the director of nursing for Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth for 10 years. She has been a registered nurse for nearly 30 years and has been working in acute physical rehabilitation for the past 23 years. She has held various nursing leadership positions throughout her time in rehabilitation. Michelle has worked in a variety of clinical settings including critical care, medical surgical and rehabilitation nursing. Michelle graduated from the Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing in Pennsylvania and is currently working on completing her bachelor’s degree in nursing through Old Dominion University.
Controller
Deirdre Baksh was named controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill. Deirdre comes to us from Tampa Community Hospital with 13 years of experience as a controller and more than 25 years in finance. She received her degree in business management from D’Youville College in New York.
Director of Plant Operations
Originally from Pennsylvania, Jack brings more than 24 years of healthcare-based plant operations experience with 15 years in a management role. He assisted in opening the hospital in 2003. Jack graduated from CHI Institute in 1992 with his diploma in HVAC technology.He holds his Certified Healthcare Engineer Certification from Florida Healthcare Engineers Associations and his Florida State Security Officers license.
Director of Quality/Risk
Amy brings more than 20 years of diverse healthcare experience in clinical staffing and scheduling, education, quality management and both practical and registered nursing to the Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, Spring Hill. She is dedicated to a culture of excellence, professionalism and quality outcomes through collaborative practice with patient and family centered care.
Amy previously worked at Encompass Health a nursing scheduler from 2003 to 2005 before leaving to pursue other interests and become a licensed practical nurse. She returned in 2014 as the quality and risk coordinator before being promoted to the director of risk and quality management in May 2018. Amy graduated from Pasco-Hernando State College with an Associate in Science in registered nursing and plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Director of Human Resources
Mary brings more than 10 years of prior human resources experience to the Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth team. Mary’s experience includes multi-unit human resources management with a focus on organizational development. In 2002, she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a master's degree in management, specializing in human resources and change management.
Director of Case Management
Michael brings more than 10 years of case management experience to the Encompass Health Spring Hill, formerly HealthSouth Spring Hill team. He holds a certification in case management from the CCMC®, and has a background in intensive case management with special focus on dual diagnosis populations. Michael joined HealthSouth in 2007, and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hawaii Pacific University, and a dual master's Degree in mental health & rehabilitation counseling from the University of South Florida.
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