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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 Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Topeka, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health 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 Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health, 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

54 Beds

Televisions

Telephones

Cafeteria

Free WiFi

Parking

Nonsmoking

Courtyard

Service Animals Allowed

Interpreter Services

Spanish Translators Available

Support Groups

Volunteers

Student Observation Hours

Onsite Dialysis

Bariatric Rooms

Family Lounge

Tours Available

Therapy Animals

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Our Hospital's Accredited Programs Ensuring High-Quality Patient Care

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our stroke rehabilitation program has earned Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission.

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in brain injury rehabilitation.

Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in Parkinson's disease.

Leadership and Staff

Barry Muninger, CEO
BARRY MUNINGER

Chief Executive Officer

Barry has been with the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital since May of 2013.

Barry has been with the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital since May of 2013, working within the nursing and marketing departments. Most recently he served as our hospital’s director of quality & risk, prior to his recent promotion. He also served as the hospital’s director of marketing operations. Barry holds a master'a degree in healthcare administration, as well as dual bachelor's degrees, one in health promotion from Emporia State University and the other in nursing from Washburn University. He is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse® (CRRN) and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society.

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Jay Jani
Dr. Jay Jani

Medical Director

Dr. Jay Jani was announced as medical director of Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital in August 2023.

Dr. Jay Jani was announced as medical director of Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health, in August 2023 after spending most of the last decade overseeing our brain injury rehabilitation program. He graduated from Government Medical College, Surat and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Medicine of New Jersey.

Dr. Jani is an independent private practice physician.

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Randy Carrier
RANDY CARRIER

Director of Facilities Management

Randy has worked in the maintenance department at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital since 2008

Randy has worked in the maintenance department at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital since 2008. His experience includes new construction, remodeling, auto mechanics, sales, service, supervision, manufacturing, distribution and maintenance. He has trade school education in mechanics and electronics. Randy enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, playing racquetball, softball and volleyball. Randy also has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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Katie Doyle
KATIE DOYLE

Human Resources Director

Katie joined the leadership team at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital as our human resources director in March 2024.

Katie joined the leadership team at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital as our human resources director in March 2024. She has over a decade of human resources experience, primarily in the healthcare environment. Katie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human resources with an emphasis on healthcare administration from Ottawa University.

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Lori Finney
LORI FINNEY

Controller

Lori is the controller at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital and has more than 20 years of accounting and financial experience

Lori is the controller at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital and has more than 20 years of accounting and financial experience. Prior to joining Encompass Health, she served as president of communications at Westar Energy. Lori graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kansas State University. She also possesses a master’s degree in business administration from Washburn University.

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Ulrike Leonardi
ULRIKE LEONARDI

Director of Case Management

Ulrike Leonardi joined the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital as the director of case management in 2014.

Ulrike Leonardi joined the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital as the director of case management in 2014. She has a master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed by the State of Kansas. She also has a master’s degree in health care administration and leadership. She started her career working as a neuropsychologist in a neurological rehabilitation hospital in Germany. After moving to Topeka and spending some time at home with four young children, she worked for the local Battered Women Shelter where she then became director of the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment. She has also worked with Valeo as a crisis clinician.

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Jeffrey Lewis
JEFF LEWIS

Director of Pharmacy

Jeff joined our pharmacy team in September 2019 having completed one of pharmacy program’s clinical rotations at our hospital.

Jeff joined our pharmacy team in September 2019 after completing one of the pharmacy program’s clinical rotations at our hospital. In February 2024, Jeff was promoted to the role of director of pharmacy at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital. He has a proven track record of implementing multiple effective processes within the department while also working to facilitate ongoing pharmacy residents completing their degrees. When Jeff is away from work, he’s an avid Kansas Jayhawks fan that enjoys spending time with his family.

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Lisa Rundell
LISA RUNDELL

Director of Therapy Operations

Lisa began her career with Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital as a pre-physical therapy student in 1998.

Lisa began her career with Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital as a pre-physical therapy student in 1998. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in pre-physical therapy from the University of Kansas, she worked as a nursing and therapy tech and was then accepted into the physical therapy program at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Lisa returned to Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital in 2001 with her master’s in physical therapy where she worked as a physical therapist for eight years before being named the director of therapy operations in 2010.

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Myla Weakland
MYLA WEAKLAND

Director of Quality & Risk

Myla joined the senior team at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital in June of 2023 as our director of quality and risk.

Myla joined the senior team at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health, in June of 2023 as our director of quality and risk. She brings over a decade of nursing experience in various healthcare leadership roles with her. In addition to her nursing education, Myla recently completed her master's degree in business administration.

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Randy Williams
RANDY WILLIAMS

Director of Business Development

Randy began working within the marketing department at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital in January 2012.

Randy began working within the marketing department at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital in January 2012. Before being named director of marketing operations in May 2017, he had served as senior marketing liaison since May 2016. Randy earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s of business administration from Baker University. He is excited to continue advocating for patients and their families, as well as providing education to the community regarding the programs and services our hospital offers. Randy enjoys spending time with his wife and children, being outdoors and cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks.

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Claire Zaboktrsky
CLARE ZABOKRTSKY

Chief Nursing Officer

Clare has been with Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital since July 2013.

Clare has been with Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital since July 2013, working within the nursing and quality departments. Clare holds a master’s degree in business with an emphasis on healthcare administration, as well as a bachelor's degree in nursing from Washburn University. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse® (CRRN) and member of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN).

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