KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Nov. 12, 2024- Cody Murdock has been appointed as chief executive officer of Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport. The 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at 113 Cassel Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee. Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport is a joint venture between Ballad Health and Encompass Health.

“For 33 years, Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport has been setting the standard for inpatient rehabilitation care in the Tri-Cities area,” said Murdock. “I am honored to lead this hospital’s incredible staff to help patients return to what matters most.”

Murdock brings 14 years of healthcare experience to Encompass Health. Most recently, he was the associate administrator at Johnson City Medical Center, where he managed clinical and non-clinical departments. Murdock was also instrumental in budget development, overseeing facility renovation projects and supporting hospital leaders during critical staffing challenges.

“Cody is a strategic and effective healthcare executive with a proven track record of operational excellence,” said Abe Sims, president of Encompass Health’s MidAtlantic region. “His demonstrated ability to align teams to better meet patients’ needs is outstanding. I know Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport will continue providing high-quality patient care under his leadership.”

Murdock holds a master’s degree in public health and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from East Tennessee State University. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Murdock has previously served as a board member for the Tennessee Society for Organizational Improvement, an affiliate group of the Tennessee Hospital Association.

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 166 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.