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Welcome to Encompass Health Tustin

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 Tustin, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Tustin, 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 Tustin 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 Tustin, 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

65 Beds

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Courtyard

Pet friendly

Tours available

Support groups

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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.

Leadership and Staff

Paula Redmond
PAULA REDMOND

Chief Executive Officer

Paula joined the Encompass Health Tustin team in 2006.

Paula joined the Encompass Health Tustin team in 2006. Paula brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare finance, leadership and management. Prior to joining Encompass, Paula held finance leadership positions in acute care settings and physician groups. She also has experience in public accounting, tax and audit, as well as non-profit organizations. Paula is passionate about performance improvement and ensuring the patient experience is nothing short of excellent. Paula earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Cal Poly Pomona.

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Ann Vasile
ANN VASILE, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Ann Vasile began her clinical practice in 1993 and is currently serving as medical director* of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin.

Dr. Ann Vasile began her clinical practice in 1993 and is currently serving as medical director* of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin. In addition, she serves as medical director at Paradigm Medical Director and a partner at Rehabilitation Associates Medical Group. Throughout her career, she has been involved in multiple leadership roles in spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. She received her medical doctorate from Albany Medical College in New York, then completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York University’s Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Vasile has held board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation since 1994, and has held a second specialty board certification in spinal cord Injury medicine since 1999. She remains actively involved in rehabilitation, research, advocacy and innovative interventions to improve function and quality of life for disabled persons throughout the continuum.

Dr. Vasile is an independent private practice physician.

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David Bauer
DAVID BAUER, PT, MHA

Director of Quality/Risk

David has more than 24 years of experience in healthcare leadership specifically in the field of rehabilitation.

David has more than 24 years of experience in healthcare leadership specifically in the field of rehabilitation. His roles have included administrative operations director, program director and therapy services director in hospital, outpatient, acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing settings. He is a physical therapist licensed in California since 1995. David received his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from California State University of Long Beach in 1994 and his master's degree of health administration from the University of Providence in 2019. He sits on program advisory boards for a number of colleges in southern California and is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. David’s vision is focused on the advocacy for all patients and to ensure quality care and a positive patient experience.

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Gretchen Bitner
GRETCHIN BITNER, MPT

Director of Therapy Operations

In her role as DTO, Gretchin brings a wealth of experience that includes more than 16 years in the acute rehabilitation level of care.

In her role as DTO, Gretchin brings a wealth of experience that includes more than 16 years in the acute rehabilitation level of care. After joining the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin team as a staff physical therapist in June 2003, Gretchin was eventually promoted to director of Therapy Operations in February 2008. She currently serves as an active member in both the Orange County Stroke Rehabilitation Network and on the Program Advisory Committee for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Concorde College. Gretchin earned both her bachelor’s degree in Biology and master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University.

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Ladonna Butler
LADONNA BUTLER, BSN, MSHCA,

Chief Nursing Officer

LaDonna is a respected healthcare executive with over 30 years of progressive leadership experience in various parts of the healthcare continuum.

LaDonna is a healthcare and operations executive with greater than thirty one years of progressive leadership experience. She has held Sr. Executive positions in adult, women’s and children’s hospitals including home health, hospice and currently acute rehabilitation services. Her expertise includes operations management, clinical outcomes improvement, program development, cultural change and leadership. LaDonna is a proactive leader who is a creative problem- solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills aligning the values of the organization with operational effectiveness. In the role of the chief nursing officer at Encompass Health, she is responsible to ensure that patients receive excellent care, with genuine concern and compassion. LaDonna received her master's degree in healthcare administration from California State University Los Angeles and her bachelor's degree in nursing from California State University Fullerton. Past administrative positions include chief operating office, VP of operations - ancillary services and chief nursing officer. In addition, she was an adjunct professor at the University of Laverne, University of Phoenix and a clinical examiner for the School of Nursing, New York Regents University. She also has an intermediate coaching certificate through the college of executive coaching, Santa Barbara, California.

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Tiffanie Hylland
TIFFANIE HYLLAND

Business Development Director

Tiffanie brings valuable experience and a passion for marketing to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin.

In her role as director of business development, Tiffanie brings valuable experience and a passion for marketing to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin. With over 15 years working with patients and their families through home-care, she furthered her experience as nurse/liaison for the RTH Stroke Foundation where she built many relationships with case managers and doctors. In 2016, Tiffanie joined the Encompass Health Tustin team as clinical rehab liaison, then was promoted to senior clinical rehab liaison, and in 2020 was promoted to her current role. She currently serves as co-facilitator of the stroke support group held at Encompass Health Tustin.

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Maryam Jouharzadeh
MARYAM JOUHARZADEH, PHARM.D.

Director of Pharmacy

Maryam graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of California at Irvine in 2001.

Maryam graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of California at Irvine in 2001. She earned her doctorate of pharmacy in 2008 from Loma Linda University, where she also completed all of her clinical rotations. Maryam started her pharmacy career in Louisiana, working in both direct patient care and in retail as a director of pharmacy for CVS. A preceptor for pharmacy students since 2009, she also received her immunization certification from American Pharmacists Association in 2010. Throughout her career endeavors, Maryam's philosophy has been to adhere to the core value of emphasizing customer satisfaction as the center of any successful operation. Maryam currently holds an active pharmacist license in the states of Louisiana and California.

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Joann Roiz
JOANN ROIZ

Human Resources Director

JoAnn is certified as a professional in human resources (PHR) and as a society for human resource management (SHRM) certified professional.

JoAnn is certified as a professional in human resources (PHR) and as a society for human resource management (SHRM) certified professional. She brings more than 25 years of human resource management expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin. Having worked in several business environments including small business, retail and manufacturing, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as director of human resources. JoAnn has been with the hospital since 2007.

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Ben Zavala
BEN ZAVALA

Director of Plant Operations

Ben has been the head of facilities management at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin.

Ben has been the head of facilities management at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin. Before joining the hospital, Ben’s extensive experience including 18 years of supervisory service in several long term care facilities including Alzheimer’s units. In addition to the invaluable expertise Ben has acquired through his many years of Healthcare experience, he’s also earned certification in HVAC plumbing and electrical systems. Ben also serves as the hospital’s Safety and security officer.

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