PETERSBURG, Va., July 19, 2022 – John Laurenzana has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg. In his position as CEO, Laurenzana oversees all day-to-day operations, as well as patient care and quality, at the 64-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 95 Medical Park Boulevard. He assumed the position in March 2022.

“John brings years of clinical and healthcare leadership experience to his new role, and I am confident he will make outstanding contributions to Encompass Health of Petersburg,” said Abe Sims, President of Encompass Health’s MidAtlantic region. “John shares our values and commitment to exceptional patient care and will continue to elevate the high-quality inpatient rehabilitative care our hospital provides to patients in the Petersburg community and beyond.”

Laurenzana began his career in healthcare leadership at Platinum Healthcare in Springfield, Illinois, where he served as administrator of two skilled nursing facilities totaling more than 300 beds. He was responsible for daily operational oversight at both facilities, as well as development of all marketing, strategic development, budgeting, progress of construction operations, and brand creation for a new short-term rehabilitation facility. He developed policies that increased general hospital, health inspection, and quality measure ratings, and he propelled the healthcare facility to become a market leader by implementing a strategic marketing plan that led to increased referrals and market share. Following this role, Laurenzana transitioned to PruittHealth and became administrator of Union Pointe, a 90-bed short-term skilled rehabilitation facility in Monroe, North Carolina. From 2015 to 2021, Laurenzana served at Atrium Health as an executive director of a 70-bed skilled nursing facility, where his focus on patient quality outcomes led to the facility being ranked #1 nationally for three consecutive years through Medicare’s Value-Based program, and then assistant vice president of Atrium Health Medical Group. Under his leadership, there were improved quality outcomes, operational efficiency, productivity, and financial outcomes. His leadership efforts resulted in five-star ratings, decreased readmission rates, and an additional $12M revenue, in addition to yearly quality recognition by US News & World Report.

Laurenzana served in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2002 and has received many awards and recognitions for his service. Laurenzana earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in healthcare management from Liberty University. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the Marine Corps League and American Legion. He previously served as a board member for several organizations, including Union County Consolidated Human Services Board, Union Academy Charter School Board, and The Literacy Council of Union County.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 150 hospitals in 35 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.