Amy Hansen has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale. The 30-bed medical rehabilitation hospital provides specialized rehabilitative care to patients with disabling injuries or illnesses caused by strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex conditions like COVID-19.
A physical therapist, Hansen brings nearly 14 years of clinical and operational experience to her role. Prior to joining ClearSky Avondale, Hansen served as the chief operating officer for a medical rehabilitation hospital and a long-term acute care hospital in Colorado. She also has held various direct patient care and clinical leadership roles throughout her career, with proven expertise in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and healthcare administration.
“I’m looking forward to leading the team at ClearSky Avondale as we continue to advance patient care, foster innovation, and ensure the hospital’s long-term organizational success,” Hansen says. “As a physical therapist, I’ve always had a passion for rehabilitation, so it’s rewarding to be able to work with a highly trained group of healthcare professionals to provide specialized rehabilitative care to the community.”
Hansen earned a bachelor’s degree in science education from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., and a doctorate in physical therapy from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.
