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 Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health , we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Little River, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass 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:
*We provide access to independent physicians.
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass 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:
46 Beds
Free WiFi
Interpreter Services
Telephones
Televisions
Tours Available
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Service Animals Allowed
Parking
Translation Services Available
Student Observation Hours
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Support Groups
Day Room
Private Rooms
Therapy Animals
Pet Friendly in Designated Areas
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Chief Executive Officer
Carey was named CEO of Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital in May 2018, bringing more than 18 years of experience as a physical therapist and healthcare leader to the role. Before assuming the CEO title, she served as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital’s director since 2014 and as a senior physical therapist at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital from 2004-2014. She received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of New England. Ms. Swanson is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds membership with American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Medical Director
Dr. Huber received his medical degree from Rowan University School of osteopathic medicine in 2014. Following graduation, he completed a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. His first four years of practicing medicine out of residency was primarily focused on outpatient musculoskeletal medicine, regenerative medicine and spasticity management in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Director of Therapy Operations
Lisa has been with Encompass Health since 2017. Her clinical expertise is in vestibular rehabilitation and Parkinson’s rehabilitation. She was appointed to the Colorado State Board of Physical Therapy in 2000 by the governor of Colorado in which she served for almost two years before transitioning with Encompass Health to South Carolina along with her husband, daughter and four legged friends in late 2021. Lisa was awarded her master’s degree in physical therapy in 2001 from Ohio University. She has extensive knowledge in subacute, post-acute and home health and has operated in leadership positions at both the local and regional levels since 2004.
Controller
Andreau has more than 22 years of experience with a variety of hospital accounting functions such as payroll, budgeting, productivity, accounts payable, month-end processes and benchmarking. Andreau graduated from the SC Hospital Association Management Academy year-long leadership program. She has achieved her associate degree in pre-business administration from Southeastern Community College; a bachelor’s degree in accounting from UNC-Wilmington; and a master’s degree in science accountancy from Liberty University.
Director of Quality & Risk
Michael is the director of quality and risk for Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital an affiliate of Encompass Health. He earned his master’s degree in nursing in 2016 from the University of Arizona. Mike has more than 23 years of nursing experience, including 11 years in leadership positions. In 2017, he and his family relocated to the North Myrtle Beach area from Michigan. He is currently a member of the South Carolina DHEC Medical Reserve Corp as well as the South Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders.
Facilities Management Director
Dallas is the facilities maintenance director for Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health. He has 23 years of hospital construction and maintenance experience in California and Oregon. He is a licensed electrician in those states and is a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) and Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) by the American Hospital Associations (AHA). Dallas moved to the Little River area from Oregon in November 2023.
Director of Pharmacy
Evan is the director of pharmacy for the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals in Little River and Murrell’s Inlet. He moved to the Myrtle Beach area in 2022 to join Encompass Health as pharmacy supervisor and moved into his current role in 2024. Evan has over 18 years of pharmacy experience in different settings of acute hospital, oncology, teaching, home health and sterile/nonsterile compounding. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Erie, Pennsylvania in 2006. Along with his investment in his team’s day to day pharmacy operations, Evan shows a strong personal interest in medication management, medication reconciliation and clinical outcomes such as antibiotic therapies. He currently serves as chairperson of the pharmacy & therapeutics and antimicrobial stewardship committees.
Chief Nursing Officer
Catherine is a registered nurse with more than 30 years of experience, serving in nursing leadership roles in the acute care setting since 2007. Catherine recently relocated from Long Island, New York, where her most recent role was serving as chief nursing officer for St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Catholic Health. She received her master's degree in health care management from St Joseph’s University New York and was credentialed with her Nurse Executive Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Area Business Development Director
Ashley joined Encompass Health Florence in 2017 with 10 years’ experience in healthcare marketing. Having worked with nurses, case managers, administrators, physicians and patients across the continuum of care, Ashley recognizes the significance of helping patients access the appropriate level of care, at the right time, for the best possible patient outcome and low hospital readmission rates. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration marketing, and she is also a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. As director of marketing operations, Ashley leads a dynamic team of healthcare professionals responsible for marketing, business development, patient education and community outreach in the Pee Dee and surrounding areas of South Carolina.