Boyd joined Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson (RIT) in 2010 and joins us at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls as the CEO. He is originally from Ohio where he and his family were raised. He has served in various leadership roles in home health, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Prior to joining the RIT team, Boyd worked at Encompass Health Home Health.  Boyd holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Movement and Development from Bowling Green State University, a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay, and another master’s degree in Health Administration from Ohio University. He loves spending time with his wife and three kids along with weightlifting, singing, and being active in his many church responsibilities.

Dr. Patel received his medical degree in 1982 in India. He moved to the United States and completed a residency in internal medicine at New York Medical College in 1995. Dr. Patel has been affiliated with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls since 1999 and served as an attending physician for more than 10 years.

* The hospital provides access to independent physicians.

Christi began her career with Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, in August 2018 as a certified director of case management. Prior to joining Encompass Health Wichita Falls, she served in various healthcare roles including, chief operating officer, director of case management, and as a nurse in mother-baby and emergency room. She brings more than 26 years of healthcare experience and has clinical and leadership healthcare background. Christi received his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Texas, Arlington and earned her master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. Christi’s passion is case management. She strives to ensure there is effective communication and the facilitation of care along a continuum through effective resource coordination. Her goal for the patient is the achievement of optimal health, and access to care after discharge.

Jody joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls as chief nursing officer in 2015. His background includes critical care, trauma and orthopedic nursing. With more than 15 years of healthcare experience, he also has over 20 years of experience in leadership. A Wichita Falls native, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at Midwestern State University. Additionally, Jody earned his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. His oversight of responsibilities includes nursing, respiratory, dietician, radiology, education, infection control and wound care. He provides a strong emphasis on patient-centered care along with patient perception.

Paul joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls, formerly HealthSouth hospital of Wichita Falls team in 2016. He has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree from West Texas State University and is a Wichita Falls native.

Cassie began her career with Encompass Health in September 2011. She graduated from Butler University with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders then obtained her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Wichita Falls, Texas. Cassie has worked as a speech pathologist, therapy team leader and therapy manager prior to becoming the directory of therapy operations in 2019, for which she oversees the wonderfully skilled therapy department. With a focus on ensuring all patients receive functional, meaningful therapy during their stay, her goal is that all patients are fully prepared to return to the home and community setting.

Dr. Patel has served as the hospital’s associate medical director for almost 15 years. With 30 years of healthcare experience, she graduated from M.P. Shah Medical College in Jamnagar, India in 1982.  Thereafter, in 1984 she completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency and became board certified by the India Board of OBS/GYN.   She moved to the United States and completed a residency in internal medicine in 1995, at the New York Medical College, where she was appointed chief resident. She has been board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996.

* All physicians are independent and are not employees of this hospital.

Kathleen joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls in 1992 and has worked in human resources for over 20 years. Originally from Canada, Kathleen migrated in Texas in 1991.

Britany began her career with Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth in July 2017 as a marketing liaison and was quickly promoted to business development director. She graduated from Midwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work and spent six years at United Regional Healthcare System specializing in patient and family care. Prior to joining Encompass Health Wichita Falls, she served in a director of business development role and has a passion for sales and marketing. Britany is a native of Wichita Falls and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and son.

Mary has worked for Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth for 17 years and has a total of 22 years of healthcare finance experience. She began her HealthSouth career in 1998 as the business office manager in Wichita Falls, then moved into the role of senior IT application support specialist with Encompass Health Corporation. She has now assumed the controller role with the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wichita Falls and brings with her extensive accounting as well as IT experience.