Leo Garza, OTR, MOT
Regional VP of South Texas
Leo serves as CEO of South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital and oversees three additional hospitals in the South Texas region in his RVP role. He works closely with hospital leadership teams to drive operational excellence, advance patient care initiatives, and foster strong community partnerships.
A licensed occupational therapist, Leo brings diverse clinical and leadership experience to his role. He joined Ernest Health in 2005 and has held progressively responsible leadership positions within the organization, including Director of Therapy, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO of the Brownsville, Texas, hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health science and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
I chose a career in physical rehabilitation to help people. I’m grateful that Ernest Health has given me the opportunity to make a difference as a clinician while also allowing me to grow professionally.
When not at work, Leo enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports like golf or basketball, and cooking. Most of all, he values time with his wife and daughters.
Top 10%
Recognized in the Nation’s Top 10%
Ernest Health’s rehabilitation hospitals have been ranked by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR), a non-for-profit corporation that was developed with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation research, a component of the U.S. Department of Education. It ranks rehabilitation facilities based upon care that is patient-centered, effective, efficient, and timely.
Through UDSMR, our hospitals collaborate with our peers throughout the United States to share information and establish best practices for patients. This helps us elevate rehabilitative care for everyone across the United States.
