This hospital has
Joint Commission Accreditation
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Petersburg and serving the greater Richmond area, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, cardio-pulmonary conditions 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.
64 Beds
Nonsmoking
Telephones
Televisions
Pet friendly
Cafeteria
Free WiFi
Interpreter services
Student observation hours
Tours available
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in cardiac rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.
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Medical Director
Dr. Jenkins joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg in February 2021. He earned his undergraduate degree at Davidson College, and received his medical degree from the Wake Forest School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Director of Pharmacy
With eight years of experience as an acute care and rehabilitation pharmacy practice experience, Dickson was promoted to director of pharmacy in December 2018. He has a passion for infectious disease pharmacy and medication safety. Dickson holds a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management from the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, and obtained pre-professional pharmacy education from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia from 2005 to 2007. Dickson graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy in Erie, Pennsylvania, with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
Facilities Management Director
Robert started with Encompass August 2021 as facilities management director.
Robert started with Encompass August 2021 as facilities management director bringing more than 40 years of building maintenance experience to include life safety, environment of care, joint commission project coordination and management and many other trade skills.
Business Development Director
Phonya brings more than 15 years of sales and marketing expertise to Encompass Health. A Virginia native, she graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Phonya received her master’s degree in healthcare administration from Walden University.
Director of Human Resources
Tonya came to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg in August 2021 as director of human resources having transferred from UVA Encompass Health.
Tonya came to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg in August 2021 as director of human resources having transferred from UVA Encompass Health where she held the same title since 2007. Her career spans 28 years of experience in the field of human resources, with 16 years in the healthcare industry. Tonya graduated from Strayer University of Manassas, Virginia with a master’s degree in business administration in 2006 and a master’s degree of health services administration in 2009. Tonya feels that in keeping employee relations a top priority you can create the best possible environment to achieve overall hospital goals and objectives.
Director of Therapy Operations
Kristin’s career as a physical therapist has been focused in the inpatient rehabilitation setting and she has been with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg since 2008. She began her career as a physical therapist at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill, SC and joined the Encompass Health Petersburg team as lead physical therapist in 2013. Kristin was then promoted to director of therapy operations in 2014. She received her undergraduate degree and a Master of Science in exercise sports science in 2005 and her doctorate in physical therapy in 2008 from Elon University. Kristin is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as, the Virginia Physical Therapy Association and she resides in Richmond, VA.
Chief Nursing Officer
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Marsha began her career with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg in June 2009 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Serving as charge nurse and supervisor she was then promoted to nurse manager in 2011. Marsha graduated from Missouri Southern State University with her ADN and earned her BSN from American Sentinel University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She also holds certification as a registered rehabilitation nurse. Marsha joined the team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg as chief nursing officer in October 2020.
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