MIDDLETOWN, Del., August 11, 2024 – Dustin McFarland has been appointed CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown. McFarland oversees daily operations of the 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, located at 250 East Hampton Road.

McFarland joined Encompass Health of Middletown in 2018 as a nursing manager. He transitioned to the role of director of quality and risk management in 2022 prior to assuming the CEO role in August. Prior to joining Encompass Health of Middletown, he served as a registered nurse and assistant nurse manager at ChristianaCare.

McFarland earned his associate’s degree in nursing from Delaware Technical Community College, bachelor’s degree in nursing from Immaculata University and master degree in nursing leadership at Wilmington University.

“Dustin’s background in nursing and quality management makes him uniquely qualified to lead our Middletown hospital,” said Pat Tuer, president of Encompass Health’s Northeast region. “Throughout his career, his commitment to providing high-quality patient care has been evident. I am confident in his vision for the hospital and look forward to seeing it flourish under his leadership.”

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Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 165 hospitals in 38 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 World’s Most Admired Companies and Becker’s Hospital Review’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.