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Welcome to our hospital

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

Better rehabilitation starts here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral, 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

40 Beds

Telephones

Televisions

Free WiFi

Nonsmoking

Cafeteria

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Our Hospital

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Leadership and staff

Michelle Fitzgerald CEO
MICHELLE FITZGERALD, PT, MHA

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle leads the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral team as CEO.

Michelle leads the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral team as CEO. She most recently served as CEO at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, for nearly three years. Prior to joining Encompass Health, Michelle served in numerous leadership roles at UMASS Memorial Health Alliance Hospital for more than 24 years. A licensed physical therapist with almost three decades of healthcare and leadership experience, Michelle completed her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at Simmons College in Boston and her master’s degree in healthcare administration at Worcester State College. She is certified in Yellow Belt LEAN management and by FEMA in National Incident Management System for Health Care.

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Gaston Gonzalez
GASTON GONZALEZ, PT, DPT, MBM

Director of Therapy Operations

Gaston serves as the director of therapy operations at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral.

Gaston serves as the director of therapy operations at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral. A licensed physical therapist for almost two decades with seven years of leadership experience, he joined Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital in Evansville, Indiana in April 2014. He obtained his bachelor's degree from Universidad Andres Bello, a master's degree in physical therapy from Universidad Andres Bello and a master's degree in business management from Universidad Adolfo Ibanez. Most recently, Gaston earned a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Shenandoah University in 2020.

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Chea Hale
CHEA HALE, RN-BSN, CPHRM

Director of Quality & Risk

Chea serves as director of quality and risk at Encompass Health Cape Coral.

Chea serves as director of quality and risk at Encompass Health Cape Coral. She brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to the team including over five years of risk management. An Indiana native, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ball State University. Chea is also certified as a professional in healthcare risk management with the American Hospital Association.

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Mary Hendrickson
MARY HENDRICKSON

Human Resources Director

Mary brings 15 years of Healthcare human resources experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral.

Mary brings 15 years of Healthcare human resources experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral. She relocated to Southwest Florida from St. Louis MO, where she earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri – St Louis. Mary’s passion in human resources is growing and cultivating an engaged team of patient-care providers and believes in taking care of employees so they can take care of patients.

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Dana Kocsis
DANA KOCSIS, RN, MSN

Chief Nursing Officer

Dana joins Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral as chief nursing officer.

Dana joins Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral as chief nursing officer. She has more than 30 years of nursing experience with 15 years of healthcare leadership experience in a variety of clinical settings. She earned her master’s degree in nursing administration from the University of Akron.

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Sophia Kuma
SOPHIA KUMA, PharmD

Director of Pharmacy

Sophia serves as director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Cape Coral.

Sophia serves as director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Cape Coral. Sophia brings more than 10 years of pharmacy experience to the team with time spent at ShorePoint Health in Port Charlotte and Physicians Regional Medical Center. She completed her pharmacy residency in infectious diseases from Stoney Brook University Medical Center in Stoney Brook, New York and her clinical pharmacy residency from Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Sophia earned her doctor of pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University.

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Marc McNeil
Marc McNeil

Facilities Management Director

Marc joins Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral as facilities management director.

Marc joins Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral as facilities management director. He previously held the same role at our Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of York in York, Pennsylvania. Marc brings more than 20 years combined experience in residential and commercial construction management to his role. In addition, Marc has management experience in research and development and logistics operations.

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Glenn Piche
GLENN PICHE, MBA

Business Development Director

Glenn joins our Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral team as business development director.

Glenn joins our Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral team as business development director. Previously, Glenn gained experience in long-term acute care, skilled nursing facilities, and home health industries for over 10 years. Glenn has a strong record of accomplishment for successful startup rehabilitation hospitals and building high performing teams. Glenn earned his master’s degree in business administration from Suffolk University in Boston.

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Larry Press
LARRY PRESS, CPA

Controller

Larry brings more than 40 years of accounting experience to our Encompass Health Cape Coral team.

Larry brings more than 40 years of accounting experience to our Encompass Health Cape Coral team with over 20 years of healthcare finance experience. Most recently, Larry served as controller for one of Florida’s largest physician practice and surgery center. Larry earned his master’s degree in accounting from St. Thomas University and bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida International University. He is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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