Wayne is an accomplished hospital operator who has served in healthcare for 24 years. He has served in multiple hospital environments including for-profit systems and not-for-profit systems, as well as short term acute care and post-acute care. Wayne most recently served as the CEO of ContinueCARE Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to relocating to South Carolina, Wayne served as the CEO of Regency Hospital in Macon, Georgia. Wayne's other prior roles include serving 12 years with Tenet Healthcare where he served as an associate administrator and later as chief operating officer at Atlanta Medical Center, a two-campus, 762 bed, level 1 trauma center. Wayne holds a master's degree in business administration from Mercer University, and a bachelor's degree in management from the University of Phoenix. He is also a fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Dr. Novack serves as the director of rehabilitation medicine at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation having completed his residency at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital in New York City in 1989. Additionally, he is a member of the medical staff at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.

Dr. Novack is an independent private practice physician.

Laura is a nurse with over 18 years of experience in the healthcare field. She joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah team in March 2020 as a senior rehab liaison and worked to help grow the team and market. Her previous background includes area vice president of business development with a home health agency, clinical management, nurse case manager and bedside nursing experience.

Greg has more than 25 years of experience with positions in healthcare management and the sales industry. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Brewton Parker College.  He is an Eagle Scout and a recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Medal. When not at work, he enjoys the outdoors and is an avid sports fan. 

Marlon has more than 25 years of experience in managing and directing facility operations. Having worked in city government, healthcare and the airline industry, Marlon brings a wealth of experience managing significant spaces and equipment to ensure continuous operations. Marlon has a background in engineering and construction management. A local Savannah native, Marlon is a fan of restoring classic cars, rehabilitation old houses and enjoys all things outdoors.

Jennifer joined the team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton in 2021 with 15 years of combined accounting and finance experience. She has had held various positions in the healthcare setting including controller of a 173-bed hospital and CFO of a critical access hospital. Jennifer received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a native of the San Francisco bay area and is excited to now call South Carolina home.

Molly graduated with a master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. She is a certified trainer in dealing with patients with dementia behaviors. With over ten years of healthcare case management experience, Molly joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah in 2017. She remains an active member in several community and national groups including the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly, Greater Savannah Coalition on Aging, Community Healthcare Connections, the NASW and the CSWA.

Carla has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare providing excellence and efficiency in hospital outcomes and quality evidence-based patient care. She joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah team in 2020 as the chief nursing officer bringing many years of progressive leadership experience with her. Carla earned a bachelor's degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She earned master's degrees in science nursing and business administration and a doctorate in nursing practice from Georgia Southern University. Carla is a native of Savannah and remains an active member in several community and national groups including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Beta Gamma Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau and the American Organization of Nursing Leadership.

Susan graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1995 with her degree in physical therapy. She attended the University of Georgia for her undergraduate studies in exercise science and worked as a student athletic trainer with the UGA Women’s Gymnastics team for three years. She began her professional career as a physical therapists/manager in an inpatient rehab and acute care hospital in Savannah, GA in 1995. She served as a regional rehab director and divisional director of rehabilitation serving seniors from 2006 -2021. Susan is passionate for providing all patients with excellent interdisciplinary rehab services and supporting the patients & families’ therapy goals. Susan is very excited to join the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah team to contribute to the patients’ journey to recover and regain their quality of life.