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Welcome to Encompass Health Austin

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 Austin, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Austin, 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 Austin 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 Austin, 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

60 Private Rooms

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Interpreter Services

Tours Available

Pet Friendly

Cafeteria

Parking

Courtyard

Service Animals Allowed

Support Groups

Onsite Dialysis

Bariatric Rooms

Therapy Animals

Student Observation Hours

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Our Hospital's Accredited Programs Ensuring High-Quality Patient Care

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our stroke rehabilitation program has earned Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission.

Hip Fracture Rehabilitation

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

Leadership and Staff

Lauren Suarez, CEO
Lauren Suarez

Chief Executive Officer

Lauren is a healthcare executive with 10 years of experience in leading teams to achieve operational excellence and superior patient outcomes.

Lauren Suarez, chief executive officer, is a healthcare executive with 10 years of experience in leading teams to achieve operational excellence and superior patient outcomes. She previously held hospital CEO roles for several national post-acute care companies. Lauren earned her MPH in healthcare management from Emory University as well as a bachelor’s degree in health science from the University of Florida. Lauren’s commitment is to continue to have Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin be the best place for patients to be cared for and employees to work.

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Laura Gray
LAURA GRAY, M.D

Medical Director

Laura Gray, M.D., board certified physiatrist and medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin since 2015.

Laura Gray, M.D., board certified physiatrist and medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin since 2015, has been serving the rehabilitation community for more than 30 years. Dr. Gray received her undergraduate training at the University of Texas at Austin, medical school in Galveston Texas at the University and completed her residency training at Stanford University Medical Center.

Dr. Gray is an independent private practice physician.

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Kathy Bozeman
KATHY BOZEMAN

Controller

Kathy has more than 20 years of accounting and management experience.

Kathy has more than 20 years of accounting and management experience. She has spent the past 12 years in healthcare, having worked in hospice, home health and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She joined Encompass Health in 2015 at the Central Business Office in Brooksville, Fla. and transferred to the South Austin rehabilitation hospital in May 2016. Kathy holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Saint Leo University in Fla.

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Rabih Chahine
RABIH CHAHINE

Director of Pharmacy

Rabih is the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin.

Rabih is the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin. He is the medication therapy expert responsible for the overall clinical, operational, staffing and inventory functions of the pharmacy department and its professional growth within the hospital. Rabih received his Bachelor of Science in health sciences from the American University of Beirut. He attended the pharmacy school at the Lebanese American University where he received his Bachelor of Science in pharmacy, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2002. Rabih is a licensed pharmacist registered in multiple states and his experience spans across hospital, community and corporate pharmacy operation settings. For most of his career he has held pharmacy leadership roles and has extensive experience as a clinical, compounding, immunizing and administrative pharmacist. He is passionate about patient care, as well as the rise of technology in healthcare and its application to pharmacy.

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Derrick Fegan
DERRICK FEGAN

Director of Facilities Management

Derrick has more than 15 years of construction and facilities management experience.

Derrick has more than 15 years of construction and facilities management experience. He joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin in April 2021. Prior to this, he worked in acute care hospitals, assisted living and behavioral health facilities. Derrick is a former fire fighter and has a strong understanding of all life safety systems. Derrick is passionate about maintaining the safest and cleanest environment for everyone that comes into our building.

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Clarlin Harshbarger
CLARLIN HARSHBARGER

Chief Nursing Officer

Clarlin is the chief nursing officer at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin.

Clarlin is the chief nursing officer at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin. She is a strong nurse leader with almost 10 years of nursing experience. Her diverse background ranges from acute care, infection prevention, employee health, quality and rehabilitation. Clarlin holds two bachelor’s degrees-- a bachelor’s degree in biology from the Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain University. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in nursing with a focus on executive leadership from Chamberlain University. Clarlin’s passion for rehabilitation began in 2014 as a bedside nurse. Through the years Clarlin has grown her career and leadership abilities as house supervisor then nurse manager and ultimately chief nursing officer. Her passion for the nursing profession grew during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clarlin strives to maintain quality patient outcomes, employee engagement and patient satisfaction.

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Marci Julian
MARCI JULIAN

Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator

Marci began her career in healthcare in 2012 as a certified occupational therapy assistant.

Marci began her career in healthcare in 2012 as a certified occupational therapy assistant working in inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing settings. She brings her clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills gained as a working therapist to the role of PASC. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in management from Texas A&M University and associate degree in occupational therapy assistant from Austin Community College. She holds Neuro-IFRAH and LSVT Big certifications and has a passion for working with neurological patients.

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Liz Markland
LIZ MARKLAND

Director of Therapy Operations

Liz has worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin since 2009 as a speech therapist and team lead.

Liz has worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin since 2009 as a speech therapist and team lead. She is passionate about therapy, ensuring the highest outcomes in our patients and promoting growth in her therapists. Liz oversees many of the disease-specific specialty programs, including stroke and oncology. She is a preceptor for new directors and a member of the National Therapy Leadership Board. Liz received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist.

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Amelia Miller
AMELIA MILLER

Director of Quality & Risk

Amelia began her career in healthcare in 2008 as a speech-language pathologist.

Amelia began her career in healthcare in 2008 as a speech-language pathologist. For more than a decade, Amelia provided therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a wide variety of settings, including skilled nursing, assisted living and post-acute brain injury rehabilitation before transitioning to a career in quality improvement. She joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin in 2022 as the director of quality & risk management. Amelia graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders. She also earned a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Born and raised in Austin, Amelia is thrilled to be able to serve the rehabilitative needs of her fellow Austinites and to give back to the community she loves so dearly.

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Lauren Sinnott
Lauren Sinnott

Director of Case Management

Lauren began her healthcare career 10 years ago as a certified occupational therapy assistant.

Lauren began her healthcare career 10 years ago as a certified occupational therapy assistant. She has worked in multiple states across the country, in various settings including inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term acute care hospitals and home health. Lauren started with Encompass Health in 2015 and transitioned to case management in 2017. She received her certification in case management in 2019. Lauren’s background in therapy allows her to bring an unique perspective to the discharge process which cultivates a successful interdisciplinary approach.

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