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Welcome to Encompass Health Columbus

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:

  • 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 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:

 

 

Superior Amenities at Our Hospitals

40 Private rooms

Televisions

Free WiFi

Telephones

Support groups

Nonsmoking

Cafeteria

Student observation hours

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Leadership and staff

Lora Davis
LORA DAVIS

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.

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Kendra Sermarini
KENDRA SERMARINI, PT, DPT

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.

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Andrew Savoie
ANDREW SAVOIE

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.

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Laura Curran
LAURA CURRAN

Area Controller

Laura joined Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in February 2022.

Laura joined Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in February 2022. She began her career with Encompass Health in 2018 in Sunrise, Florida and transferred to Phenix City four years later. She is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 15 years of progressive financial and accounting experience in pharmaceutical and acute care financial leadership. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from Florida Atlantic University.

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Jamie Evans
JAMIE EVANS

Director of Case Management

Jamie brings more than 15 years of clinical and leadership experience to Encompass.

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.

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Emily Hailstone
EMILY HAILSTONE

Director of Pharmacy

Dr. Hailstone is the Director of Pharmacy for Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus.

Dr. Hailstone is the Director of Pharmacy for Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus. She received her bachelor's degree in physical science from Auburn University at Montgomery and her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. After graduating, she went on to complete a pharmacy practice residency at the Medical Center of Trinity in Trinity, FL followed by a specialty residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at the Ralph H. Johnson VA in Charleston, SC. Emily brings more than five years of experience in institutional pharmacy practice and management.

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Stacey Hicks
STACEY HICKS

Area Director of Quality & Risk

Stacey joined Regional Rehabilitation Hospital when it opened in 2003.

Stacey joined Regional Rehabilitation Hospital when it opened in 2003 and became the director of quality and risk management in 2006. She brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience to Regional Rehabilitation Hospital. Stacey is from the Columbus/Phenix City area where she graduated from Columbus State University with a bachelor's degree in management and an associate degree in respiratory therapy.

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Sendreka Lakes
SENDREKA LAKES

Human Resources Director

Sendreka, a native of Columbus, holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in organizational leadership.

Sendreka, a native of Columbus, holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in organizational leadership, both from Columbus State University. She worked in workforce development and human resources for 13 years prior to joining Encompass Health. Sendreka enjoys working to connect individuals with careers they love. Through this work, she hopes to develop a talented, educated workforce, retain the best and brightest workers, and attract talented individuals to Encompass. Sendreka is a champion for diverse and equitable workplaces and hopes to foster and environment of inclusion everywhere she goes. Sendreka loves all aspects of human resources but is especially passionate about employee relations and experience. In addition to human resources, Sendreka loves teaching and facilitating classes and workshops and has done so on an array of topics.

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Ivy Nash
IVY NASH

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.

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Shanise Thomas
SHANISE THOMAS

Chief Nursing Officer

Shanise joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery in 2011 as a staff nurse.

Shanise joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery in 2011 as a staff nurse. She has since held multiple positions after transferring to the Lakeshore facility including positions in nursing leadership. As a registered nurse, Shanise has experience in cardiac intensive care unit from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Stillman College. She is a member of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and is also a certified rehabilitation registered nurse (CRRN®).

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Melanie Williamson
MELANIE WILLIAMSON

Director of Therapy Operations

Melanie brings 16 years of physical therapy experience to Piedmont Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus.

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.

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