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Welcome to Encompass Health Wichita Falls

We know that choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Wichita Falls, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists; and case managers who work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.

At our hospital you will receive:

  • Three hours of therapy, five days per week
  • 24/7 nursing care, including nurses who specialize in rehabilitation
  • Frequent visits from a physician*

*We provide access to independent physicians.

Learn what to expect during inpatient rehabilitation

Better Rehabilitation Starts Here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies, real-world simulations and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you. Our specialties include but are not limited to:

 

 

Superior Amenities at Our Hospitals

63 Semi-private rooms

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Cafeteria

Pet friendly

Interpreter services

Courtyard

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Careers

We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.

Hip Fracture Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in hip fracture rehabilitation.

Advanced Inpatient Diabetes

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in advanced inpatient diabetes.

Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in Parkinson's disease.

Leadership and Staff

Jody Gregory
Jody Gregory, MBA, BSN, RN, PCCN

Chief Executive Officer

Jody serves as the chief executive officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls since August of 2022.

Jody serves as the chief executive officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls since August 2022. He began his career with Encompass Health in 2015 as the chief nursing officer. With more than 15 years of healthcare experience, he also has over a decade of experience in leadership. A Wichita Falls native, he graduated from Midwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Jody then obtained his master’s degree of business administration from the University of Phoenix. Prior to joining Encompass Health, he served in various roles in the acute care setting.

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Ashvin Patel M.D.
Ashvin Patel, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Patel received his medical degree in 1982 in India before completing a residency in internal medicine at New York Medical College in 1995.

Dr. Patel received his medical degree in 1982 in India. He moved to the United States and completed a residency in internal medicine at New York Medical College in 1995. Dr. Patel has been affiliated with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls since 1999 and served as an attending physician for more than 10 years.

Dr. Patel is an independent private practice physician.

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Lauren Aponte
Lauren Aponte

Director of Quality & Risk

Lauren has been employed by Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Wichita Falls since 2007.

Lauren is the director of quality/risk management and has been employed by Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Wichita Falls since 2007. She began her Encompass Health career as an LVN, later became an RN and then served as the nurse manager from 2014 to 2017. She transferred to the role of director of case management from 2017 until 2018. A native of Wichita Falls, Lauren brings great diversity to the team with her broad knowledge of the hospital and her focus on patient-centered outcomes. She is a strong patient advocate, constantly looking for ways to ensure our patients receive a high-quality experience.

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Christi Cook
Christi Cook

Director of Case Management

Christi began her career with Encompass Health in August 2018 as a certified director of case management.

Christi began her career with Encompass Health in August 2018 as a certified director of case management. Prior to joining Encompass Health Wichita Falls, she served in various healthcare roles including, chief operating officer, director of case management, and as a nurse in mother-baby and emergency room. She brings more than 26 years of healthcare experience and has clinical and leadership healthcare background. Christi received his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Texas, Arlington and earned her master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. Christi’s passion is case management. She strives to ensure there is effective communication and the facilitation of care along a continuum through effective resource coordination. Her goal for the patient is the achievement of optimal health, and access to care after discharge.

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LeAndra Madsen
LeAndra Madsen, PHARMD, RPH

Director of Pharmacy

LeAndra was named director of pharmacy of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls in October of 2020.

LeAndra was named director of pharmacy of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls in October of 2020, after serving as a staff pharmacist since early 2018. Her diverse healthcare experience includes extensive roles in hospital and community retail pharmacy. LeAndra received a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. While overseeing all functions at the hospital’s pharmacy to ensure the safe, effective and accurate use of medications for our patients, she is committed to a team-approach focused on improving patient’s lives.

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Paul McShan
Paul McShan

Facilities Management Director

Paul joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls team in 2016.

Paul joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls team in 2016. He has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree from West Texas State University and is a Wichita Falls native.

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Cassie Neece
Cassie Neece

Director of Therapy Operations

Cassie began her career with Encompass Health in September 2011.

Cassie began her career with Encompass Health in September 2011. She graduated from Butler University with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders then obtained her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Wichita Falls, Texas. Cassie has worked as a speech pathologist, therapy team leader and therapy manager prior to becoming the directory of therapy operations in 2019, for which she oversees the wonderfully skilled therapy department. With a focus on ensuring all patients receive functional, meaningful therapy during their stay, her goal is that all patients are fully prepared to return to the home and community setting.

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Kathleen Pirtle
Kathleen Pirtle

Human Resources Director

Kathleen joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls in 1992 and has worked in human resources for over 20 years.

Kathleen joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls in 1992 and has worked in human resources for over 20 years. Originally from Canada, Kathleen migrated in Texas in 1991.

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Britany Rhoden
Britany Rhoden

Business Development Director

Britany began her career with Encompass Health in July 2017 as a marketing liaison.

Britany began her career with Encompass Health in July 2017 as a marketing liaison and was quickly promoted to business development director. She graduated from Midwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work and spent six years at United Regional Healthcare System specializing in patient and family care. Prior to joining Encompass Health Wichita Falls, she served in a director of business development role and has a passion for sales and marketing. Britany is a native of Wichita Falls and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and son.

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Jacob Truelove
JACOB TRUELOVE

Chief Nursing Officer

Jacob has served as the chief nursing officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls since February 2023.

Jacob has served as the chief nursing officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls since February 2023. He began his career with Encompass Health in 2020 as the nurse manager in San Angelo, Texas. Jacob has nine years of nursing experience, including six in nursing leadership. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Angelo State University and his master’s degree of healthcare administration from Midwestern State University.

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Mary Walker
Mary Walker

Controller

Mary has worked for Encompass Health for 17 years and has a total of 22 years of healthcare finance experience.

Mary has worked for Encompass Health for 17 years and has a total of 22 years of healthcare finance experience. She began her HealthSouth career in 1998 as the business office manager in Wichita Falls, then moved into the role of senior IT application support specialist with Encompass Health Corporation. She has now assumed the controller role with the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls and brings with her extensive accounting as well as IT experience.

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