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Kirk Cordray

Select Specialty Hospital, Akron, OH

Kirkland Cordray is a typical, adventurous teenager. If his face wasn’t buried in a book, he was riding his skateboard. A freak accident while on his skateboard left 17-year-old Kirk, as he likes to be called, with multiple... View more
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Janice Cooks

Regency Hospital-Columbus, Ohio

Janice Cooks thought she was having an asthma attack. It turned out to be something much more serious, necrotizing pneumonia. She was admitted to ICU in respiratory failure and was put on a ventilator. Her family was told... View more
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Janice Cooks

Regency Hospital-Columbus, Ohio

Janice Cooks thought she was having an asthma attack. It turned out to be something much more serious, necrotizing pneumonia. She was admitted to ICU in respiratory failure and was put on a ventilator. Her family was told... View more
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Charles Loftis

Regency Hospital of Meridian, Mississippi

Charles Loftis prides himself on his family, especially his grandchildren. He's grateful to be back in Butler, Alabama, where he lives with his wife and two Jack Russell terriers. It wasn't long ago Charles and his family... View more
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Charles Loftis

Regency Hospital of Meridian, Mississippi

Charles Loftis prides himself on his family, especially his grandchildren. He's grateful to be back in Butler, Alabama, where he lives with his wife and two Jack Russell terriers. It wasn't long ago Charles and his family... View more

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From some of the most critically ill individuals in our nation’s healthcare system to some of the most fit athletes, our patients benefit from the combined knowledge and expertise of over 42,000 employees. No matter what the setting, our people are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience. This is the Select Medical Way.

As part of our commitment to a great patient experience, at least three million hours each year are devoted to tracking, reporting and analyzing quality metrics.

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As one of the nation's largest providers of specialized hospital, rehabilitative and outpatient care, Select Medical offers our patients a supportive and nurturing environment -- no matter where they are on their healthcare journey.

We operate nearly 100 critical illness recovery hospitals, specializing in medically complex cases. Our 25 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals offer targeted therapeutic services under the direction of a physician specializing in physical medicine.

At nearly 1,500 outpatient centers, we offer physical and occupational therapy, as well as occupational medicine. Our outpatient team also provides physical therapy and athletic training to approximately 300 high schools, colleges and professional sports teams.

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Chief Operating Officer-Administrator-in-Training | Newark and Columbus, OH

Select Specialty Hospital specializes in the care of medically complex and critically ill patients and offers a range of programs including pulmonary/vent, neuro/trauma, wound care, and telemetry. Some of our hospitals are free standing, while others are unique "hospital-within-a-hospital" models combining the personalized attention of a small hospital with the best therapeutic and diagnostic services of a large medical center. This is an exciting position and offers excellent potential for career growth in a diversified and dynamic, nationally recognized healthcare company. Qualified candidates will have 3 to 5 years management experience in acute care or specialty hospital operations. The ideal candidate will also have a strong commitment to authentic leadership, outstanding customer service and continuing program development in a dynamic and highly competitive healthcare market. Requires MHA or equivalent Master's degree and ability to relocate for CEO post upon successful completion of training. Select Medical offers excellent potential for career growth in a leading, nationally recognized healthcare company.

What People are Saying

Charles Loftis

Regency Hospital of Meridian, Mississippi

Charles Loftis prides himself on his family, especially his grandchildren. He's grateful to be back in Butler, Alabama, where he lives with his wife and two Jack Russell... View more

Stacy Simon

Select Specialty Hospital, Grosse Pointe, MI

Every day at the local mental health counseling and advocacy center, Stacy Simon’s mission is to offer hope. “I believe in spreading love and love will come back in return,” he said. Stacy developed pneumonia and was admitted to our hospital in January 2015. He was ventilator dependent and unable to talk. View more

Jet Aviation

WorkStrategies

"Over the last two years, Jet Aviation and SSM Physical Therapy have been able to achieve the main goal of reducing muscle strain injuries over 60% and reduce cost associated with these types of injuries." View more

Kramer Beverage Company

New Jersey

...DJ Nork once again delivered a terrific injury prevention program to our delivery drivers. View more

Courtney King Dye

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, New Jersey

To be an Olympic athlete takes great skill, determination and perseverance. Rehabilitation requires the same qualities. For Courtney King Dye, an equestrian who... View more

Drew Daniel

Select Specialty Hospital, Tallahassee, FL

The day after Thanksgiving 2014, William “Drew” Daniel was admitted to a hospital with an electrolyte imbalance so drastic, the doctors, nurses and therapists were not confident he would survive. View more

Patricia Aughtry

Select Specialty Hospital, Erie, PA

When Patricia Aughtry was admitted to our hospital in January 2015, she was in respiratory failure and significant medical issues. As if her complex medical condition wasn’t stressful enough, her family’s choice to send her to our hospital meant she would be a 90-minute drive away. View more

Alexandra Crawford

Select Specialty Hospital, Memphis, TN

Alexandra Crawford had just met the love of her life. At 28, she was healthy and looking forward to her happily ever after. But in July 2014, problems with her tonsils, neck pain and associated swelling sent her to the emergency room. A third ER visit revealed a tonsillar abscess. She was placed on a ventilator. View more

Barbara Saunders

Regency Hospital-Northwest Indiana, Indiana

Barbara Saunders taught social studies to junior high students for 32 years and loved it. She was preparing lesson plans one January when she grew weak and her legs gave... View more

Windham Weaponry

Maine

...early intervention program has helped us to enjoy yet another annual drop in our workers' compensation insurance premiums. View more

Lamar Baker

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, New Jersey

When he walked, Lamar Baker felt like there was a golf ball stuck under his foot. His doctors initially thought it might be a strain, but further testing led to a... View more

Mary Boston

Select Specialty Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

Mary Boston thought she had the flu. She felt out of sorts, feverish and tired. But she had no idea how sick she really was. View more

Melinda Minton

Select Specialty Hospital-Denver, Colorado

Melinda Minton was healthy and adventurous, raising two girls and having fun traveling overseas. In July 2010, while visiting a friend in Denver, Melinda fell ill with... View more

Nell Jenkins

Select Specialty Hospital-Augusta, Georgia

Summer of 2010, Nell and Sammy Jenkins, both in their 80s, lost their Waynesboro, Georgia home to a house fire. They moved in with their kids until the house could be... View more

Linda and David Kubert

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, New Jersey

Most married couples share interests and enjoy spending time together. But Linda and David Kubert have taken togetherness to a new level. They were out for a ride... View more

Jean Altomari

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, New Jersey

“I’m not sure what the future holds, but I know the best is still ahead of me.” Jean Altomari and a group of friends were enjoying a terrific Caribbean cruise.... View more

Janice Cooks

Regency Hospital-Columbus, Ohio

Janice Cooks thought she was having an asthma attack. It turned out to be something much more serious, necrotizing pneumonia. She was admitted to ICU in respiratory... View more

Kirk Cordray

Select Specialty Hospital, Akron, OH

Kirkland Cordray is a typical, adventurous teenager. If his face wasn’t buried in a book, he was riding his skateboard. A freak accident while on his skateboard left 17-year-old Kirk with multiple fractures, a chest tube and ventilator dependent. View more

Joshua Speidel

Select Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

An honor student. A talented basketball player with a full-ride scholarship to Vermont State. At 18, Joshua Speidel was ready to tackle the world. But in February 2015, tragedy struck. View more

Caitlyn Cota

Select Specialty Hospital-Augusta, Georgia

Caitlyn Cota is a dancer. During her high school years, she was injured during a performance. The resulting pain grew worse over time and eventually she was treated with... View more

Judy Barth

Select Specialty Hospital-North Knoxville, Tennessee

Judy Barth was working in her yard when she experienced what she thought was heartburn. The pain increased to the point that she called for help. The last thing she... View more

Joel Zito

Select Specialty Hospital-Macomb, Michigan

Nineteen-year-old Joel Zito was attending Oakland University with a focus in pre-med. On March 27, 2010, he was helping some friends move a large soccer net when it fell... View more

Brad Henry

Select Specialty Hospital-Springfield, Missouri

Brad Henry, a 45-year-old international customer service representative, had just celebrated his youngest son's birthday. During the next few days, Brad found himself... View more

Ann Thomas

Select Specialty Hospital, Erie, PA

Ann Thomas had a full calendar. She worked in a physician’s office and taught a medical terminology class at a local technical school. When she wasn’t at work or teaching, she could be found on snowboard runs and horseback riding trails. In the midst of her active life, Ann was diagnosed with a brain tumor. View more

George Plummer

Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill, PA

George Plummer woke up in our hospital on a ventilator and with a tracheotomy from an unexpected complication during his cancer surgery. He would later learn that his chances for recovery were very grim. View more

Eric LeGrand

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, New Jersey

The first thing you notice about Eric LeGrand is his smile. It’s a warm, engaging smile that reflects a quiet maturity and deep inner strength. It also belies a... View more

Carolyn Abeyta

Regency Hospital of Central Georgia, Georgia

Carolyn Abeyta considers herself a "can do" girl. The physicians and staff at Regency Hospital of Central Georgia call her a miracle. Carolyn's story began with a simple... View more

Gary Liddy

Select Specialty Hospital, Akron, OH

While playing with his grandchildren, Gary Liddy felt a tingling sensation in his fingers. By the next day, the tingling spread. Within 24 hours, he was on a ventilator and unconscious. View more