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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 CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital, A partner of Encompass Health, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Tyler, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital, A partner of 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.

Learn what to expect during inpatient rehabilitation

Better Rehabilitation Starts Here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital, A partner of 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

94 Beds

Cafeteria

Courtyard

Free WiFi

Telephones

Televisions

Support groups

Pet friendly

Tours available

Volunteers

Student observation hours

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Careers

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.

Hip Fracture Rehabilitation

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

Amputee Rehabilitation

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

Cardiac Rehabilitation

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

Sharla Anderson, CEO
Sharla Anderson, MPH:HA

Chief Executive Officer

Sharla has more than 30 years of healthcare experience and has served as CEO of CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since 1998.

Sharla has more than 30 years of healthcare experience and has served as CEO of CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since 1998. She promotes an environment of clinical excellence and her inspiration comes from working with a dynamic team that centers their attention on getting every patient back to their greatest level of independence. Sharla has improved performance in patient outcomes, employee engagement and patient experience. Sharla holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from The University of Oklahoma. She also earned a master’s degree in public health administration with an emphasis in healthcare administration from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

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Bradley Merritt
Dr. Bradley Merritt, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Merritt received his medical degree in 1993 from the University of California at Irvine.

Dr. Merritt received his medical degree in 1993 from the University of California at Irvine. He completed an internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California and his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Merritt is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Texas Medical Association and Smith County Medical Association.

Dr. Merritt is an independent private practice physician.

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Becky Barr
Becky Barr, PharmD

Director of Pharmacy

Becky Barr serves as director of pharmacy for Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital.

Becky Barr serves as director of pharmacy for Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, then a Doctorate of Pharmacy from University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Becky has a strong interest in pharmacy education. She has spoken to students of all ages as well as precepted PharmD students in early practice experiences and fourth year rotations. With more than 25 years’ experience in pharmacy settings ranging from retail and remote pharmacy to hospital pharmacies small and large, she enjoys leading a strong pharmacy staff that is united in focus on excellent care tailored to the needs of inpatient rehabilitation hospital patients.

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Joel Carson
JOEL CARLSON

Human Resources Director

Joel serves as the human resources director for Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital.

Joel serves as the human resources director for Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital. Joel joined the team in late 2022 after gaining six years of human resources experience in the behavioral healthcare setting. Joel is a leader in cultivating a positive workplace culture through celebrating diversity, encouraging healthy communication, and ensuring that all staff are welcome and feel heard and cared for. Joel has a passion for people fueled by supporting the many efforts that our staff make to provide the best patient care available.

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Vicki Crozier
Vicki Crozier, MSN, RN, CRRN

Chief Nursing Officer

Vicki currently serves as the chief nursing officer.

Vicki joined CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital in 2006. She has held leadership positions in our home health and care management departments and has been the CNO since 2013. A graduate of Ball State University, Vicki has more than 25 years of nursing experience in areas of acute care, critical care, home health care and case management. She earned a master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing and holds certifications in rehabilitation nursing and case management. Vicki and her team strive to deliver exceptional patient care to promote optimal outcomes and an overall, excellent patient experience.

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Larissa Dews
Larissa Dews, RHIA

Hospital HIPAA Officer

Larissa has been with Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since 1995.

Larissa has been with Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since 1995. She has more than 30 years of healthcare experience, serving in various capacities from medical transcriptionist to regional leadership. In addition to her current role as health information management services director, she also serves as the hospital HIPPA officer. Larissa and her team work behind the scenes to provide data coordination and accuracy for billing, reporting and support of patient outcomes while also ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of each patient’s health information. Larissa holds a bachelor’s degree in life sciences with an emphasis in medical records administration from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.

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Crystal Hatton
Crystal Hatton, BSN, RN, CCM

Director of Case Management

Crystal serves as the director of case management and has more than 10 years’ experience as a registered nurse case manager.

Crystal serves as the director of case management and has more than 10 years’ experience as a registered nurse case manager. She graduated with honors from University of Texas at Tyler with a bachelor's degree in nursing degree in 2009 and has held an advanced certification in case management since 2013. Crystal leads a team of highly educated case managers who are passionate about collaborating with our patients, their caregivers, and the entire healthcare team to ensure our patients are successful at meeting their rehabilitation goals and patients and their families feel prepared for discharge home.

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Bonnie Maywhort
Bonnie Maywhort, PT, MA

Director of Therapy Operations

Bonnie has been the director of therapy operations at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since its opening in 1993.

Bonnie has been the director of therapy operations at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since its opening in 1993 and has helped lead her team to national recognition as a leader in positive patient outcomes through the use of state-of-the-art technology and a highly educated group of therapists. After serving as a physical therapist in the United States Navy, Bonnie worked in home health and acute care until 1986 when she started working in inpatient rehabilitation. Bonnie graduated with a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Long Beach and earned a master’s degree in human resources management from Pepperdine University.

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Marianna Mebane
Marianna Mebane, MPA:HCA

Business Development Director

Marianna joined the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital team in December of 2013 as the business development director.

Marianna joined the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital team in December of 2013 as the business development director. She has over sixteen years of experience in sales, operations and leadership specific to healthcare. In her current role, she is responsible for the rehab liaison marketing team, as well as admissions and transportation. Her team is devoted to educating the community about the benefits of inpatient rehabilitation and is passionate about helping patients reach their full potential. Marianna holds a master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in healthcare administration from the University of Texas at Tyler.

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April Murphy
April Murphy

Director of Quality and Risk Management

April joined Encompass Health in May 2017 as director of quality and risk management.

April joined Encompass Health in May 2017 as director of quality and risk management. She has 26 years of healthcare experience with leadership roles in emergency management, trauma and quality/risk. April promotes a culture that is positive, values individual strengths, and is committed to optimal patient care through the compliance of quality standards.

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Nelda Petri
Nelda Petri

Facilities Management Director

Nelda joined Encompass Health in June 2019 as the director of facilities management and is a certified life safety specialist for healthcare.

Nelda joined Encompass Health in June 2019 as the director of facilities management and is a certified life safety specialist for healthcare. She has 20 years of experience in healthcare facilities management, safety, emergency management and environment of care compliance. Nelda’s team consists of maintenance, environmental services, nutrition services and biomedical. Nelda and her team are committed to ensuring a clean, comfortable environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

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Mike Treadway
Mike Treadway

Controller

Mike has served as CFO at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration.

Mike has served as CFO at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital since 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration. Mike and his team are responsible for budgeting, accounts payable, capital acquisitions, reimbursement and payroll, as well as equipment and supply management to assure the hospital meets the needs for treating our patients. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in business administration from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

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