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Welcome to Encompass Health Altamonte Springs

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

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Better Rehabilitation Starts Here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs, 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

70 Beds

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Courtyard

Interpreter services

Tours available

Cafeteria

Nonsmoking

Private rooms

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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.

Leadership and Staff

Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas

Area Chief Executive Officer

Michael brings more than 15 years of healthcare leadership expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs.

Michael brings more than 15 years of healthcare leadership expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has held various leadership positions throughout his career in areas including acute care, inpatient and outpatient physical medicine, as well as home health and hospice. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, a master's degree in business administration through Aspen University and a doctorate degree from the University of St. Augustine Health Science Center. He also holds certifications in bioethics from Harvard University, strategic negotiation from the University of Michigan, green belt in Lean Six Sigma from the Global Institute and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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Eliam Fuentes
Eliam Fuentes-Tirado, M.D., DABPMR

Medical Director

Dr. Fuentes has worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014.

Dr. Fuentes has worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014. He earned his medical degree at Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, in Cleveland. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and serves as an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Fuentes provides comprehensive rehabilitative care for stroke, movement disorders, and neuromuscular pathologies, among other medical conditions. He has privileges at other hospitals in the community where he enjoys sharing the field of rehabilitation.

Dr. Fuentes is an independent private practice physician.

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Sarah Burkhardt
Sarah Burkhardt

Director of Quality & Risk

Sarah, the director of quality and risk management, has been with Encompass Health Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014.

Sarah has been with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014. She joined Encompass Health as the lead physical therapist and has also previously served as hospital educator and infection preventionist. Sarah holds her Bachelor of Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. Sarah was born and raised in Central Florida and enjoys being able to serve the community through her experience in rehabilitation.

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Ashley Collier
Ashley Collier, MHA, RHIA

Director of Health Information Management

Ashley is the director of health information management services and the hospital HIPAA officer.

Ashley is the director of health information management services and the hospital HIPAA officer at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. She has more than 10 years of experience in the health information management field including OB/GYN and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings. She joined Encompass Health in 2010 after having worked at Encompass Health Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla. and at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Martin Health in Stuart, Fla. Ashley is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a Bachelor of Science in health information management and a graduate of Louisiana State University Shreveport with a master’s degree in health administration. She is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and is a certified Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA). Her volunteer activities include being a Seminole State College School of Health Information Technology Advisory Committee member and a Remington College Health Information Management/Health Information Technology Program Advisory Committee member.

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Matthew Dieter
Matthew Dieter, PHARM.D

Director of Pharmacy

Matthew is the director of pharmacy for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs.

Matthew is the director of pharmacy for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has been with Encompass Health since 2006 and has more than 20 years of experience in the hospital pharmacy setting; including inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care and small community hospitals in Orlando, Gainesville, and southwest Florida. His professional interests and specialties include the areas of infectious disease, anticoagulation and nutrition. Matt earned his doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. He is a member of FSHP (Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists). Matt's goal is to provide comprehensive, quality care to the patients he serves.

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William Garcia
William Garcia

Director of Therapy Operations

William joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs, in late March 2020

William joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs, in late March 2020. He has a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Education from the University of Florida and master degrees in Public Administration and in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University. He has 12 years of experience in Occupational Therapy which includes 10 years of management experience. Prior to joining Encompass Health, William worked in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina where during his last 4 years there he was a Director of Rehab who consistently lead his team near the top of his region in patient outcomes. William, also has prior training in Neuro-IFRAH.

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Michael Hahn
MICHAEL HAHN

Facilities Management Director

Michael is the director of facilities management and the safety officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs.

Michael is the director of facilities management and the safety officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has more than 12 years of healthcare experience in plant operations in a variety of settings including 120 bed skilled nursing facility, 120-room assisted living as well as 11 years in fire service. Michael graduated from vocational school and Central Florida Fire Academy and holds certifications in automotive, general maintenance, fire and EMS. He also is a member of the American Society Florida Healthcare Engineering Association and Florida Life Safety. His professional passion and contribution to healthcare is to help support the front-line staff and patients by ensuring a strong and diverse compliance program in addition to holding a high standard for servant leadership.

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Samuel Minehart
SAMUEL MINEHART

Controller

Sam is the controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs.

Sam is the controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial and business operations within the healthcare industry, most recently for the nation’s leader in retail healthcare services. Prior to that, he worked as a controller for Encompass Health Western Hills Rehabilitation Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va.

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Donna Ogilvie
DONNA OGILVIE

Chief Nursing Officer

Donna has been in the healthcare industry for 17 years.

Donna has been in the healthcare industry for 17 years. After graduating with her associate’s degree from Eastern Florida State College, Donna received her bachelor's degree in nursing from AdventHealth University. She has also received a master’s degree in business administration from Western Governors University with a focus on healthcare administration. Additionally, Donna is certified in medical-surgical nursing. Prior to joining Encompass Health, Donna has experience with both acute care and outpatient settings, most recently as a director in an inpatient setting caring for stroke patients and their families.

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Diana Patton
DIANA PATTON

Human Resources Director

Diana is the human resources director for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs.

Diana is the human resources director for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. She brings 15 years of human resources expertise, ten of those being in the acute care setting. Diana has worked in a variety or HR roles including specialist, consultant and manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management administration. Her professional passion and contribution to Encompass is supporting those that take care of our patients each day and cultivating a culture where all employees can thrive while feeling respected, included and valued.

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Michael Poli
MICHAEL POLI

Associate Administrator

Michael brings more than 14 years of healthcare leadership experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs.

Michael brings more than 14 years of healthcare leadership experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has held various operational senior leadership roles in acute care hospitals which include chief administrative officer, interim chief executive officer and chief operating officer. Michael earned a bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology from Johns Hopkins University and a master's degree in health finance and management, health policy and management from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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David Rosenstein
DAVID ROSENSTEIN

Business Development Director

David has been the business development director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since 2017.

David has been the business development director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since 2017. He joined the team holding more than 15 years of marketing experience, with the last 10 years being in the medical industry. David prides himself on helping the team educate the community about the level of care and personal touch provided for patients at Encompass Health of Altamonte Springs.

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Kelly Zuppke
KELLY ZUPPKE, BSN, RN, CCM

Director of Case Management

Kelly has been a registered nurse for more than 35 years and is a certified case manager.

Kelly has been a registered nurse for more than 35 years and is a certified case manager. She has specialized in case management for the last 25 years. She has worked in many care settings and brings her multi-faceted experience to Encompass Health Altamonte Springs. Kelly earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Hudson Valley State College in upstate New York and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University.

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