LUTZ, Fla., Jan. 15, 2024- Tarif “TC” Chowdhury has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Tampa. In his position as CEO, Chowdhury oversees the day-to-day operations as well as patient care and quality at the 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, located at 3840 Atmore Grove Drive. He assumed the position in December.

“TC brings a wealth of leadership and patient care experience that make him a great fit as CEO,” said Lori Bedard, president of Encompass Health’s Southeast region. “TC has a passion for developing dynamic leadership teams, and I am confident he will continue to foster the best rehabilitative care experience for patients in the North Tampa community.”

With more than 15 years of experience in various healthcare settings, Chowdhury most recently served as CEO at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami. During his time at Encompass Health of Miami, Chowdhury made significant improvements to quality, patient satisfaction and employee engagement at the hospital. He first joined Encompass Health in December of 2021 as an associate administrator at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Martin Health in Stuart, Florida. In this role, he participated in the Developing Future CEO’s program and oversaw Marketing, Quality and various other departments. Prior to his time with Encompass Health, Chowdhury worked as an interim market chief nursing officer/market assistant chief nursing officer for Bayfront Health of Brooksville and Bayfront Health Spring Hill in Florida.

Chowdhury earned both his bachelor’s in nursing and master’s degree in business administration from Western Governors University, as well as two associate degrees from St. Petersburg College in Nursing and Arts.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Tampa plans to add 21 new private rooms to treat patients in need of a hospital-level of care for rehabilitation services this month. Upon competition of the project, the hospital plans to host an open house in spring 2024.

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