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Joint Commission Accreditation
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Sunrise, we are a leading provider of inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury 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.
126 Beds
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
Pet friendly
Interpreter services
Spanish translators available
Tours available
Support groups
Volunteers
Student observation hours
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in hip fracture rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in brain injury rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in spinal cord.
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Chief Executive Officer
Mike was appointed CEO at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise in May 2017. He has more than 25 years of senior level management experience in healthcare operations and sales with numerous healthcare organizations. Mike received his Bachelor of Arts in communications from Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin, and his MSM in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana.
Medical Director
Dr. Tannenbaum has served as the hospital’s medical director since 1995. He maintains a private practice within the hospital and is an attending physician at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise. Dr. Tannenbaum received an undergraduate degree in biology from Brandeis University and graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Tannenbaum is an independent private practice physician.
Chief Nursing Officer
Denise joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, formerly HealthSouth, in May 2015. Denise has more than 30 years of nursing leadership experience in the acute care environment. She is a well-accomplished and highly respected chief nursing officer. Denise received her bachelor's degree in Nursing from Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. Denise furthered her education with a master's degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. In addition, Denise completed the Wharton Nursing Leadership Program through the University of Pennsylvania.
Business Development Director
Sean joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, formerly HealthSouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital in November 2015. Sean brought with him more than 20 years of healthcare marketing and business development experience; 15 of which were in the Tri-County area. Sean received his education in business administration from Broward College.
Facilities Management Director
Peter joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, formerly HealthSouth, in April 2018. Peter has more than 23 years of plant operations experience in health care. He is an Army veteran and a helicopter mechanic. He has many health care certifications and an associate’s degree in criminal justice.
Director of Case Management
Darryl joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, formerly HealthSouth, in January 2018. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership roles in both inpatient acute and post-acute rehabilitation settings. He has worked in several Encompass Health rehabilitation hospitals and brings with him a variety of experience in the post-acute care continuum. Darryl obtained his education in psychology from the University of Tennessee at Martin. His diverse background includes hospital case management, utilization management, Six Sigma, quality management, disease management, managed care and discharge planning.
Director of Quality/Risk
Susan joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, formerly HealthSouth, in August 2018. She brings more than 35 years of nursing and healthcare experience with 12 years specializing in quality and risk management in the acute care and long-term acute care settings. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master’s degree in nursing science and a minor in education in 2007. Her diverse background includes nursing, sales, and quality/risk.
Human Resources Director
Deven joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, formerly HealthSouth, team in July 2015. Deven joined the team with more than 10 years of human resources experience in the healthcare field. She received her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Florida Atlantic University.
Director of Therapy Operations
Stacy joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, formerly HealthSouth, in September 2005. Stacy has more than 16 years of experience as a licensed speech language pathologist and more than 10 years of clinical leadership experience. Stacy is a graduate from the University of Central Florida, with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts d in communicative disorders. Stacy is a Board-Certified Swallowing Specialist (BCS-S) and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). She is a national educator on many clinical specialty topics. Additionally, Stacy has numerous clinical publications.
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