This hospital has
Joint Commission Accreditation
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 Shreveport, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Shreveport, 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 Shreveport 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:
*We provide access to independent physicians.
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport, 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:
40 Beds
Private rooms
Bariatric rooms
Courtyard
Free WiFi
Televisions
Telephones
Cafeteria
Pets, approval required
Student observation hours
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We deliver connected care and superior outcomes through our state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Chief Executive Officer
Erin serves as the CEO for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport since June 2022.
Erin serves as the CEO for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport since June 2022. Prior to that she served as the associate administrator at Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Phoenix City. Erin began her career with Encompass Health in 2004. She served as a case manager and a rehabilitation liaison prior to becoming the business development director for 14 years. She has a passion for patient care as well as leading teams. She brings experience from a range of post-acute settings, skilled nursing, acute and ancillary services.
Medical Director
Dr. Reynolds serves as medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport.
Dr. Reynolds serves as medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in neurology and comes to Encompass Health Shreveport after serving as a neurohospitalist in a local acute care setting. Effective Sept. 1, 2021, she will concurrently serve as a clinical assistant professor in LSU-Shreveport’s department of neurology, supporting the medical needs of patients and educating residents and medical students. After completing her bachelor’s degree in biology, Dr. Reynolds earned her medical doctorate at Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine in Shreveport then subsequently finished an internal medicine internship and a neurology residency at University Health/Louisiana State University’s Health Sciences Center. Dr. Reynolds is excited about the opportunity to help improve the quality of life of individuals in the region with debilitating illnesses and injuries.
Business Development Director
Sam, a native to the Shreveport, Louisiana area, serves as the business development director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport.
Sam, a native to the Shreveport, Louisiana area, serves as the business development director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the healthcare industry with 10 years in business development. Sam originally started his career as a respiratory therapist at local trauma center and was later promoted to director of cardiopulmonary, radiology and lab services. After a few years in this role, he became very interested in marketing and became the business development director for a local healthcare hospital that consisted of three campuses. In 2016, he graduated from Louisiana Tech University with his Executive MBA degree. He is excited to use his role to help others recover from a life-altering illness or injury.
Director of Quality & Risk Management
Suzanne serves as the Director of Quality and Risk Management for the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport.
Suzanne serves as the Director of Quality and Risk Management for the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport. She has more than 30 years of experience in hospital healthcare leadership roles, including the fields of health information management, quality, risk management, infection control, patient and environmental safety, regulatory compliance and medical staff services. She earned her master’s degree in healthcare administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport and her bachelor’s degree in health information management from Louisiana Tech University. She strives to continually improve patient outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction through her role by collaborating with the entire healthcare team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport.
Director of Case Management
Sheryl has been a member of the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport team since it opened in August 2021.
Sheryl has been a member of the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport team since it opened in August 2021. She has more than 20 years of experience as a case manager working in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation environments. She has worked in healthcare for 30 years. Sheryl has a master’s degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. She especially enjoys working with the elderly population.
Chief Nursing Officer
Brandi serves as the chief nursing officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport.
Brandi serves as the chief nursing officer for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport. She has more than 16 years of experience in hospital healthcare roles, including the fields of nursing leadership, infection control, wound and ostomy care, patient and environmental safety, regulatory compliance and employee health. Brandi earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northwestern State University and became a wound, ostomy and continence nurse at Emory University School of Medicine. She strives to continually improve patient outcomes, support nursing/clinical staff and ensure patient satisfaction through her role by collaborating with the healthcare team at Encompass Health Shreveport. She brings experience from acute and post-acute setting with a passion to create and maintain a positive culture for patients and families as well as staff.
Pharmacy Director
Danny Patel, PharmD is the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Danny Patel, PharmD is the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health in Shreveport, Louisiana. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in 2017. Since graduating, Danny has held multiple roles within Walgreens Pharmacy as a staff pharmacist, area MTM manager, and Rite Aid project liaison. In addition, he also held a position as an inpatient pharmacist at an intensive specialty hospital. His professional interests include implementing strategic programs to improve patient and medication safety and patient adherence.
Director of Therapy Operations
Christopher joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport in April 2021 as the director of therapy operations.
Christopher joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport in April 2021 as the director of therapy operations. Prior to his current role, he spent three years as a director of therapy services at a local inpatient rehabilitation hospital. A native of Shreveport, Christopher earned his doctorate degree in physical therapy in 2010 from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport and a master’s in business administration from LSU - Shreveport in 2017. Christopher brings a wealth of therapy knowledge to the Encompass Health Shreveport team and has a passion for creating a positive workplace culture and bringing out the best in others.
Controller
Michelle joined Encompass Health’s rehabilitation hospital in Shreveport in April 2021.
Michelle joined Encompass Health’s rehabilitation hospital in Shreveport in April 2021. She is a Shreveport native and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in business administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She holds an active Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license, and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Michelle has worked in healthcare in Shreveport for more than 15 years and looks forward to providing leadership and support to the staff and patients of the Encompass Health system.
Director of Facilities Management
Curtis joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport in March of 2021 as the director of facilities management.
Curtis joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shreveport in March of 2021 as the director of facilities management. He has more than 15 years of maintenance management and safety experience, with the last eight years being devoted to healthcare. Curtis earned an associate degree in fire science and emergency management from Purdue Global University and is currently enrolled in South Eastern Oklahoma State University for a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety. He strives to maintain a safe and positive environment for all patients, visitors and staff during their visits and stays at the hospital.