Glenda Carius has been appointed as chief executive officer of MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital.
March 27, 2025 – Glenda Carius has been appointed as chief executive officer of MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health. The 49-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at 9181 Medcom St. in North Charleston, South Carolina. The hospital holds The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Certification in Stroke and Hip Fracture Rehabilitation.
“MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital has been part of the Charleston community for more than 30 years,” said Carius. “It is an honor to serve as the hospital’s CEO and continue the legacy of providing high-quality rehabilitative care for Charleston residents.”
Carius has held various roles with Encompass Health over her 14 years of service. She has been a staff nurse, charge nurse, nursing supervisor, nurse manager and chief nursing officer. For the past three years, Carius served as CEO for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clermont in Florida. Carius was responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the new hospital, including the licensure procurement, recruitment of physicians and internal staff, and implementation of the hospital’s strategic plan.
“Glenda is a proven leader in the acute care rehabilitation hospital setting,” said Ronnie Wagley, president of Encompass Health’s South Atlantic region. “She is skilled in developing strategic plans and creating a dynamic culture that results in effective patient care and successful patient outcomes.”
“MUSC Health’s mission is to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina and beyond,” said Saj Joy, M.D., MBA, M.S., CPE, CEO of MUSC Health-Charleston Division. “Providing high-quality care in a rehabilitation hospital is a key component of this mission, and we look forward to partnering with Carius in her role as CEO of MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, to ensure our patients continue receiving the best care.”
Carius holds a Master of Nursing and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Xavier University.