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Welcome to Encompass Health Littleton

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 Littleton, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Littleton, 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 Littleton 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 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton, 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

60 Beds

Nonsmoking

Telephones

Televisions

Cafeteria

Interpreter services

Free WiFi

Service and pet visitors allowed with up-to-date shot record

Student observation hours

Tours available

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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.

Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation

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

Leadership and Staff

Noomi Hirsch
NOOMI HIRSCH

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 15 years’ experience in healthcare management, Noomi brings a unique people and processed focused leadership style to the Encompass Health.

With more than 15 years’ experience in healthcare management, Noomi brings a unique people and processed focused leadership style to Encompass Health. Her passion for process improvement and efficiency derives from her educational background where she obtained both her master’s degree and bachelor’s degree from the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark where she was born and raised. Noomi's healthcare experience spans a wide range from the acute care hospital setting to the pharmaceutical industry where she has served in several different leadership roles. She is a results driven leader who is passionate about understanding the reason behind everything we do and gets energized by working with her team to remove barriers in day-to-day operations.

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Brian Miller
Brian A. Miller, D.O

Medical Director

Dr. Miller is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation through the ABPMR.

Dr. Miller is the medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton. He received his doctorate in 2011 from the Midwestern University in Glendale, Ariz. having more than six years of diverse experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital affiliated with Chicago Medical School and the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Wheaton, Ill. Dr. Miller is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation through the ABPMR. He is married with a son and a Colorado native.

Dr. Miller is an independent private practice physician.

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Lenore Christensen
LENORE CHRISTENSEN

Business Development Director

Lenore has been in sales and marketing for over 20 years and has led teams in healthcare for over a decade growing patient volume.

Lenore has been in sales and marketing for over 20 years and has led teams in healthcare for over a decade growing patient volume. She has a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and an executive sales leadership certification from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is originally from Chicago, Illinois and now lives in Highlands Ranch.

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Stephanie Franszczak
Stephanie Franszczak, MED

Senior Human Resources Director

Stephanie joined the Encompass Health Littleton team in 2015.

Stephanie joined the Encompass Health Littleton team in 2015. She has more than two decades of diverse, progressive and multi-state human resources experience. Stephanie serves in a senior capacity in the West region along with training leadership on management skills and functioning as a preceptor for new HR directors. She earned an undergraduate degree in human rehabilitative services with a minor in community health from the University of Northern Colorado and a master’s degree in education from Colorado State University.

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Britanie Graybeal
Britanie Graybeal

Director of Quality & Risk Management

Britanie joined the Encompass Health Littleton team in 2015.

Britanie joined the Encompass Health Littleton team in 2015. She obtained her master's degree in healthcare administration from Colorado State University with a focus on project management. While pursuing her undergraduate degree in public health at the University of Colorado Denver, she worked as a research assistant in the department of health and behavioral sciences, concentrating on gerontology and building social capital. Britanie serves on the national quality leadership board for Encompass Health and as a preceptor for new directors in the West region.

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Katherine Nash
Katherine Nash

Director of Pharmacy

Katie joined Encompass in 2019 and has 20 years of experience in pharmacy.

Katie joined Encompass in 2019 and has 20 years of experience in pharmacy. She received her pharmacy doctorate in 2017 from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She is a Colorado native, born and raised in Boulder.

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John Parras
John Parras

Chief Nursing Officer

John joined Encompass Health in 2017 as part of the Developing Future Chief Nursing Officer program.

John joined Encompass Health in 2017 as part of the Developing Future Chief Nursing Officer program. Originally from Carlsbad, New Mexico, John obtained a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of New Mexico. In 2004 he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and obtained his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Arizona State University. John’s nursing experience includes several major components of the healthcare continuum including critical care, acute care and post-acute care. He has a passion for post-acute services, specifically acute rehabilitation; and enjoys sharing his background in business, nursing and leadership as a contribution to positive patient outcomes.

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Brodie Philpott
BRODIE PHILPOTT

Controller

Brodie brings more than 20 years' experience in business administration, revenue management and accounting to Encompass Health.

Brodie brings more than 20 years' experience in business administration, revenue management and accounting to Encompass Health. He is passionate about developing both people and processes and strives to make his corner of the world a better place for everyone he meets. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Regis University, with an emphasis in finance and accounting, as well as a bachelor's degree in accounting from Union College. While he is not a Colorado native, he has lived in the Denver area for most of his life.

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Brendan Polun
Brendan J. Polun, D.O.

Associate Medical Director

Dr. Polun is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation through the ABPMR.

Dr. Brendan Polun is an associate medical director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton. He received his doctorate from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology in 2011 having over 6 years of diverse experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital affiliated with Chicago Medical School and the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Wheaton, Ill. Dr. Polun is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation through the ABPMR. He is married with a son and is originally from Baltimore, Md. Dr. Polun has a passion for healthy living with the ability to help patients gain their independence.

Dr. Polun is an independent private practice physician.

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Chelsea Rench
CHELSEA RENCH

Case Management Director

Chelsea joined the Encompass Health Littleton team in 2023.

Chelsea joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton team in 2023. She obtained her master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Grand Canyon University. Her undergraduate degree is in psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Chelsea has a decade of experience and is a native of Alaska. She has resided in multiple states and now calls Colorado home.

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