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Joint Commission Accreditation
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Pelham and serving the greater Birmingham area, we are an inpatient rehabilitation hospital that provides inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for stroke and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.
Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
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34 Private rooms
Televisions
Telephones
Nonsmoking
Free WiFi
Interpreter services
Courtyard
Pet friendly
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.
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Meet the leadership and staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County
Area Chief Executive Officer
In 2021, Michael was named area CEO of Encompass Health Lakeshore and Encompass Health of Shelby County. He has served as Encompass Health Lakeshore’s CEO since July 2018. He previously served as CEO of Encompass Health’s hospital in Phenix City, Alabama, and as the associate administrator at the Company’s hospital in Sarasota, Florida. He also has experience serving as a director of a product line and a vice president of marketing and business development in acute care hospitals in California. Michael received a master’s degree in public health specializing in health administration from Loma Linda University and a bachelor’s degree in health science from Fresno Pacific University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Medical Director
Dr. Kirksey is a graduate of the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.
Dr. Kirksey is a graduate of the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. She completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Carolinas Rehabilitation in Charlotte, NC where she served as chief resident. Prior to joining Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County, Dr. Kirksey was a member of the physical medicine and rehabilitation department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she held the position of residency program director and medical director of the spinal cord injury inpatient program. She is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Kirksey is an independent private practice physician.
Director of Quality & Risk
Heather joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County in July 2022 as director of quality & risk. Prior to joining the Encompass Health team, she served as the quality and risk coordinator at Encompass Health Lakeshore. Heather brings more than 15 years of inpatient rehabilitation experience as an occupational therapist and patient assessment standards coordinator with Encompass Health to her new role. Heather attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi for her undergraduate degree and received her degree in occupational therapy from the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Heather is passionate about teamwork and collaborative practice to provide the safest, most effective and best quality of care for patients.
Area Director of Pharmacy
Director of Therapy Operations
Michael began his career with Encompass Health in 2018 as a physical therapist at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County. He served in the therapy department as a senior physical therapist for more than three years before being promoted to director of therapy operations. Michael obtained his doctorate degree in physical therapy at the University of South Alabama and has also received a certification in neuro-developmental treatment.
Human Resources Director
Leslie began her career with Encompass Health in 2021 with more than 20 years of human resources experience. Prior to joining Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County, she served as the human resource manager for Noland Health Services. Leslie earned her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Director of Case Management
Director of Facilities
Danny began his career in residential maintenance and facilities in 1990. In 2009, Danny joined Encompass Health as a maintenance mechanic at the Rehab Institute of St. Louis. Danny served as a maintenance supervisor prior to his transition to the Shelby County location in 2020.
Chief Nursing Officer
Ryan joined Encompass Health in March 2021. He earned his MSN from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2016 and his master’s degree in healthcare administration in 2019. Ryan’s clinical experience includes surgical intensive care, neurological intensive care and PACU. He served as the assistant nurse manager in UAB’s Abdominal Transplant Unit and as the advanced nursing coordinator for perioperative services before being promoted to the director of ambulatory services at The Kirklin Clinic. Ryan has served on the junior board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and has consistently assisted the organization for nine years. He also holds a green belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.
Area Business Development Director
Tamika became the area business development director for Encompass Health in 2022. She has 20 years of healthcare experience including nursing and marketing. Her nursing experience includes trauma and burn intensive care, nurse coordinator for otolaryngology and care management for critically-ill ventilated population while also serving in a leadership role. Tamika earned her master’s degree in business administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing.
Area Controller
Kim re-joined the Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital team in 2011. She has over 20 years of experience in acute and rehabilitation healthcare settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Kim is also a Certified Public Accountant.
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