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This hospital is accredited by The
Joint Commission
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 Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Columbus, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus 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:
*We provide access to independent physicians.
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus, 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:
40 Private Rooms
Televisions
Telephones
Cafeteria
Free WiFi
Parking
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Service Animals Allowed
Interpreter Services
Support Groups
Student Observation Hours
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Day Room
Tours Available
Therapy Animals
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Area Chief Executive Officer
Lora was named chief executive officer of Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in July 2018.
Lora was named chief executive officer of Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in July 2018 bringing more than 20 years’ healthcare leadership experience in long term acute care and non-profit acute care settings to the role. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in business administration from Georgia College and State University. In addition, she is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Chief Executive Officer
Kendra is the chief executive officer for the Piedmont Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital.
Kendra is the chief executive officer for the Piedmont Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Sermarini brings more than thirteen years of clinical and leadership experience to her new role. She started her career with Piedmont in 2010 as a physical therapist before being promoted in 2013 to manager at Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. In 2019, she was promoted to administrator, rehabilitation services. In 2022 she was named CEO of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus. Sermarini obtained a bachelor's degree in exercise science from the University of Georgia and holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical College of Georgia.
Medical Director
Dr. Savoie is a native of Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in cellular biology.
Dr. Savoie is a native of Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in cellular biology. He later attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus, where he was inducted into the Osteopathic Honors Society, Sigma Sigma Phi and received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Savoie moved to Lexington, KY for residency at the University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. During his years in Kentucky, he developed an outpatient Oncology PM&R program and served as an assistant professor, educator and mentor within the UK PM&R department.
Dr. Savoie is an independent private practice physician.
Director of Case Management
Jamie brings more than 15 years of clinical and leadership experience to Encompass. She started her career in 2008 as a labor and delivery nurse before being promoted to nurse manager in 2012. She then transitioned to case management in 2015 as a well-rounded discharge planner. In 2018 she joined Piedmont Northside Inpatient Rehabilitation as the admissions coordinator. Jamie graduated from Jacksonville State University with her bachelor's degree in nursing.
Area Business Development Director
Ivy has a passion for healthcare and brings to Regional Rehabilitation Hospital 20 years of sales and marketing experience.
Ivy has a passion for healthcare and brings to Regional Rehabilitation Hospital 20 years of sales and marketing experience. She was a rehab liaison for 10 years before she became a hospice care coordinator with Kindred Hospice. She recently returned to Regional Rehabilitation Hospital as the business development director. Ivy graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's degree in health science.
Director of Therapy Operations
Melanie brings 16 years of physical therapy experience to Piedmont Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus. A Tennessee native, she graduated from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a doctorate degree in physical therapy. She has 13 years of experience in a supervisory role with 3 years in a management role with experience managing inpatient rehab, acute care and outpatient therapy services.