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Welcome to Encompass Health Shelby County

We know that choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Pelham, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists; and case managers who work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.

At our hospital you will receive:

  • Three hours of therapy, five days per week
  • 24/7 nursing care, including nurses who specialize in rehabilitation
  • Frequent visits from a physician*

*We provide access to independent physicians.

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Better Rehabilitation Starts Here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies, real-world simulations and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you. Our specialties include but are not limited to:

 

 

Superior Amenities at Our Hospitals

34 Private Rooms

Televisions

Telephones

Nonsmoking

Free WiFi

Interpreter Services

Courtyard

Pet Friendly

Support Groups

Onsite Dialysis

Bariatric Rooms

Family Lounge

Day Room

Transportation Services

Tours Available

Cafeteria

Parking

Service Animals Allowed

Spanish Translators Available

Volunteers

Therapy Animals

Student Observation Hours

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What to Expect

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Our Hospital's Accredited Programs Ensuring High-Quality Patient Care

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our stroke rehabilitation program has earned Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission.

Hip Fracture Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in hip fracture rehabilitation.

Leadership at our Hospital

Meet the leadership and staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County

Zachary Kirby
Zach Kirby

Chief Executive Officer

Zach has been appointed CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County.

Zach has been appointed CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County. Kirby began his career as a physical therapist and program coordinator at East Alabama Medical Center. In this role, he oversaw staff and students' training, placement and management. He also developed and coordinated services for patients receiving cancer treatment. Kirby then became the director of rehabilitation services in Durham, North Carolina for four years managing all daily operations of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation within the post-acute care center. Following this role, Kirby joined Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee, where he served as director of rehabilitative services, executive champion of environmental services and senior director of professional and support services. In this role, he led new business development plans that provided a capital growth of $12M and positive oversight that resulted in all departments scoring at the top quartile in associate loyalty and engagement. Kirby then joined Encompass Health as associate administrator at Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, where he managed daily operations and the hospital budget and improved the hospital’s position in company clinical ratings. While serving in this role at Encompass Health, Kirby also engaged in the developing future CEO program and exceeded all performance goals. A licensed physical therapist, Kirby earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Auburn University, his master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of North Carolina and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Physical Therapy Association.

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Keneshia Kirksey
Keneshia Kirksey

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.

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Heather Alexander
HEATHER ALEXANDER

Director of Quality & Risk

Heather joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County in July 2022 as 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.

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Stephanie Cocherell
Stephanie Cocherell

Area Director of Pharmacy

Stephanie began her career with Encompass Health in 2016.
Stephanie began her career with Encompass Health in 2016. She has served in the role of director of pharmacy since February of 2020. She has over 12 years of pharmacy experience, starting as pharmacy technician before earning her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Auburn University. She has practiced for 5 years as a licensed pharmacist with 4 of those in a hospital setting.
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Michael Cowan
MICHAEL COWAN

Director of Therapy Operations

Michael began his career with Encompass Health in 2018 as a physical therapist at Encompass Health Shelby County.

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.

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Leslie Garrett
LESLIE GARRETT

Human Resources Director

Leslie began her career with Encompass Health in 2021 with more than 20 years of human resources experience.

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.

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Sumer Herald
Sumer Herald

Director of Case Management

Sumer has been employed a Encompass Health since 2014 and was named director of case management in 2018.
Sumer has been employed a Encompass Health since 2014 and was named director of case management in 2018. She brings more than six years of clinical social work experience to Encompass Health of Shelby County. Sumer is a certified case manager and earned her master’s degree in social work at the University of Alabama.
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Danny Ivicsics
Daniel Ivicsics

Director of Facilities

Danny began his career in residential maintenance and facilities in 1990.

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.

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Tamika Moody
TAMIKA MOODY

Area Business Development Director

Tamika re-joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation as the area business development director in 2022.

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.

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Kim Thees
Kim Thees

Area Controller

Kim re-joined the Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital team in 2011.

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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