This hospital has
Joint Commission Accreditation
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Huntington, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, hip fracture 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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66 Beds
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
No pets allowed
Interpreter services
Spanish translators available
Tours available
Support groups
Student observation hours
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.
Chief Executive Officer
Medical Director
Dr. Saxe was named medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington in February 2011 and has been on the medical staff at Encompass Health since 1994. He is a graduate of West Virginia University Medical School and is board certified from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saxe is also a member of the American College of Physicians and West Virginia State Medical Association.
Dr. Saxe is an independent private practice physician.
Director of Human Resources
Director of Therapy Operations
Eric joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington as the director of therapy operations in July 2022. A northeast Ohio native, he brings with him a passion for patient care and a diverse clinical background in a variety of physical rehabilitation settings. Prior to joining Encompass Health Huntington, Eric served in therapy leadership roles with inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and home health. He received his bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from Kent State University and his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine. In 2022, Eric received his master’s degree in health administration from Ohio University.
Senior Chief Nursing Officer
Facilities Management Director
Shane joined the Encompass Health team in 2002. He has worked in the healthcare industry for 25 years and throughout his career has been involved many successful Joint Commission surveys. His responsibilities as facilities management director include facility maintenance, safety, emergency preparedness, security and project management.
Director of Quality & Risk
Jim joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington in July 2022. He has healthcare management experience in both clinical and non-clinical departments. For nearly 20 years, he has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in developing specialty service lines in bariatrics, orthopedics and pain management. An Ohio native, he graduated from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, with a bachelor’s in forensic accounting. He attended Ohio University’s College of Business and graduated with a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management. He holds credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Controller
Christopher joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington and has more than five years of experience in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation healthcare finance. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marshall University, specializing in finance and economics. He earned his MBA in finance from Louisiana State University - Shreveport.
Business Development Director
Director of Case Management
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