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Welcome to Our Hospital

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 Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass Health , we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Johnson City, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass Health 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 Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass Health , 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

36 beds

Telephones

Free WiFi

Courtyard

Pet friendly

Nonsmoking

Interpreter services

Spanish translators available

Tours available

Support groups

Student observation hours

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We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

Stroke Rehabilitation

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

2023 Stroke Center of Excellence Winner

The Stroke Center of Excellence award is part of Encompass Health’s internal recognition program to highlight accomplishments within our rehabilitation hospitals. It is achieved through a dedication, hard work and superior patient outcomes. To meet strict certification criteria, hospitals must provide high quality services, and the program must meet The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and hold The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation to qualify. 

Leadership and Staff

Rob Adams
Rob Adams

Chief Executive Officer

Rob is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and earned his master’s in business at Milligan College.

Rob Adams joined Encompass Health in January 2020. Rob is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and earned his master’s in business at Milligan College. Rob is a veteran of the United Sates Marine Corps and has 14 years’ experience in health care. Prior to joining Encompass Health, Rob worked at Ballad Health where he served in a wide range of administrative and operational roles in the areas of diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, security services, emergency department services, quality and performance improvement processes, plant operations and emergency management.

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Neha Barakam
Neha Barakam, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Barakam was appointed to the medical director position at Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital in October of 2020.

Dr. Barakam was appointed to the medical director position at Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital in October of 2020. Dr. Barakam graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in the Netherlands and went on to complete her residency at ETSU Quillen College of Medicine in family medicine. Prior to becoming medical director, she spent the last 6 years working in emergency medicine and managing medical school residents in the acute setting.

Dr. Barakam is an independent private practice physician.

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Taylor Gaby
TAYLOR GABY

Director of Quality & Risk

Taylor joined Encompass Health in 2016 after graduating with her bachelor's degree in public health.

Taylor joined Encompass Health in 2016 after graduating with her bachelor's degree in public health from East Tennessee State University. Prior to accepting the role of director of quality and risk in 2022, she served in a wide range of administrative capacities including physician credentialing, medical records, central supply and admissions.

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Lynn Langan
Lynn Langan

Chief Nursing Officer

Lynn has been employed with Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital since 2011. 

Lynn has been employed with Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital since 2011. She has 29 years nursing experience in emergency medicine, surgery, acute care and skilled nursing. She graduated from the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, KY with an associate’s degree in nursing and from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s degree in the same field. She also obtained a master’s in business administration from Milligan College. In November 2014, Lynn accepted the role as chief nursing officer of Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital. 

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Penny Lawson
Penny Lawson

Human Resources Director

Penny Lawson began her career in healthcare over 26 years ago at Indian Path Medical Center. 

Penny Lawson began her career in healthcare over 26 years ago at Indian Path Medical Center. In 1998, Penny began her career in human resources at Indian Path and provided services to employees of the 261-bed acute care hospital. In November 2014, Penny accepted the role of director of human resources for Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital.  She is currently pursuing her PHR certification and plans to be completed by Fall 2015. 

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Jeff Robinette
Jeff Robinette

Director of Therapy

Jeff graduated from Tennessee State University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and began his clinical career at Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital immediately following graduation in 1996. 

Jeff graduated from Tennessee State University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and began his clinical career at Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital immediately following graduation in 1996. In addition to inpatient rehabilitation, Jeff has worked in acute care, as well as, a dedicated wound care unit where he specialized in contact casting for diabetic foot ulcers. In 2006, Jeff returned to Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital in a clinical role and in November 2014, he accepted the role of director of therapy operations.

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Ken Runion
Ken Runion

Director Plant Operations

Ken Runion started his career in facility maintenance while working for a local textile company.

Ken Runion started his career in facility maintenance while working for a local textile company. He progressed through an electro/mechanical apprenticeship program while there and spent four years working as a maintenance mechanic. In 2001, he joined Mountain States Health Alliance and assumed responsibility for Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital as the facilities engineer. He accepted the position as director of plant operations in November of 2014 as part of the joint venture between Encompass Health and Mountain States Health Alliance. 

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Kristen Schober
Kristen Schober

Director of Case Management

Kristen has been a social worker since 2009 and started with the Encompass Health network at its Bristol hospital in 2013. 

Kristen has been a social worker since 2009 and started with the Encompass Health network at its Bristol hospital in 2013. She was promoted to director of case management at the Kingsport hospital in 2015 then joined the Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital in 2018.

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Donna Weinman
Donna Weinman, R.P.H.

Pharmacy Director

Donna has been a pharmacist for more than 25 years.

Donna has been a pharmacist for more than 25 years. Graduating pharmacy school from the University of Kentucky in 1986, she has gained experience working in a hospital setting for 15 years and 10 years in a home infusion setting as pharmacy manager/director of pharmacy. She started with Encompass Health in January of 2014.

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Debbie Wyse
Debbie Wyse

Controller

Debbie joined Encompass Health as controller of Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital in October 2014.

Debbie joined Encompass Health as controller of Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital in October 2014. She received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Mississippi State University and her master’s in business administration from Loyola University in New Orleans. Debbie received her certification as a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) in 2013. She began her career has an accountant and financial analyst in the oil and gas industry and transitioned into healthcare after moving to the Johnson City area in 1994. Debbie has over 15 years experience in the healthcare industry including three and a half years as the financial analyst for Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital while it was owned by Mountain States Health Alliance.

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