ROCKHILL, S.C., June 3, 2022 – Scott A. Butler has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill. In his position as CEO, Butler oversees all of the day-to-day operations, as well as patient care and quality, at the 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 1795 Dr. Frank Gaston Blvd. He assumed the position in February 2022.

“Scott is a transformational leader with a proven track record for developing advanced strategies to improve outcomes, reduce expenses and yield positive change within the healthcare industry,” said Ronnie Wagley, President of Encompass Health’s South Atlantic region. “Scott’s extensive experience in healthcare leadership makes him a perfect fit to lead our hospital in Rock Hill, and I am confident that his vision will elevate the high-quality rehabilitative care and patient experience at the hospital.”

Butler began his career in the marketing and community relations department at Schuyler Hospital in 2004. Over time, he transitioned from taking on roles that were primarily focused on marketing to more operational and administrative positions including vice president of strategy and market development at Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York and chief operating officer at TLC Health Network. Butler then served as chief executive officer at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville and most recently as chief executive officer at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Myers. During his five year tenure at Select Medical, he managed more than 200 employees and an operating budget of $25 million. He was responsible for establishing quality and safety measures, managing business and community partnerships, developing and implementing quality improvement guidelines, and securing and maintaining hospital licenses. In these CEO roles, Butler exceeded benchmark indicators for infection rates and patient injuries, led a digital transformation strategy to move away from paper record keeping, and achieved the hospital’s highest employee satisfaction scores while reducing voluntary turnover.

Butler earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the State University of New York College at Geneseo and a master’s degree in business administration from Rochester Institute of Technology. Butler is also a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility‑based and home‑based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 149 hospitals, 252 home health locations, and 99 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high‑quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.