New Acute Rehab Program Director Named at Hanover Hospital

Officials at Hanover Hospital announced that Randall “Randy” Thompson was recently named Program Director of the hospital’s Center for Acute Rehabilitative Medicine (CARM).

As Director, Thompson’s main responsibilities are to assure that the CARM unit is compliant with all regulations, and manage day-to-day staffing, issues and marketing duties.  His responsibilities also include continuing the financial viability of the CARM unit through continued growth of the program.

Thompson has worked in Rehabilitation for over 10 years, beginning as a physical therapy assistant.  He was most recently employed as Program Director at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA.

Born in Portland, Oregon, Thompson grew up in Madison, Wisconsin.  He joined the U.S. Navy where he has served six years on active duty and ten years in reserve duty, with four years remaining until he can retire from military service.  Thompson received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Healthcare Management from Park University in Beaufort, SC; and an Associate Applied Science degree for Physical Therapist Assistant from Davenport College in Lansing, Michigan.  He is currently nearing completion of his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University.        

He said his decision to come to Hanover Hospital was the right one.  In his 10 years of healthcare experience, Thompson said he has never experienced such community support.  “People want to come to Hanover Hospital,” he said, noting the he has never seen a hospital the size of Hanover put so much into their rehab and physical therapy service line. 

Thompson also appreciates the welcome he has received from staff, and he is very impressed with the work ethic here.  “Everyone is totally focused on serving the patient.  The staff of Hanover Hospital truly reciprocates the community support.”

It is Thompson’s goal as Program Director to eventually lead the team to CARF (Certified Acute Rehab Facility) accreditation as a stroke specialty program.  “I would love to see Hanover achieve this gold standard of distinction,” he said.