LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has named Brook Spenner as its new Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, Spenner will lead the medical rehabilitation hospital, which provides specialized rehabilitative care to individuals recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, and chronic medical conditions.

“We are very excited to welcome Spenner to the team and looks forward to the leadership, experience, and commitment to patient-centered care she will bring to Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital and the wonderful Lafayette community, “ says Jake Socha, CEO of Ernest Health.

Spenner brings more than 20 years of clinical and healthcare leadership experience to the position. Most recently, she served as Director of Therapy Services, Language Services, Sports Medicine, and the Mobility Program for a regional division of a nonprofit healthcare system. In that role, she led operations across 21 cost centers and supported system-wide initiatives focused on documentation optimization, digital tools, and improving patient access.

Throughout her career, Spenner has worked across both inpatient and outpatient therapy settings, with a focus on clinical excellence, operational performance, and innovation. She has led strategic growth initiatives, spearheaded the development of a remote therapy team, and advanced digital transformation efforts designed to enhance patient engagement and streamline care delivery. She began her career as a licensed occupational therapist.

“As an occupational therapist, providing high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitative services has always been, and continues to be, deeply meaningful to me,” Spenner said. “I’m committed to ensuring that every patient we serve has access to innovative, compassionate care that supports recovery and independence. I look forward to working alongside our talented team to continue advancing rehabilitation services in the Lafayette community.”

Spenner earned a master’s degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the University of Indianapolis.