GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Florida (June 16, 2026) – Specialty hospital and nursing leader Katie Gibbs, MSN, BSN, RN, was recently named Chief Executive Officer of Kindred Hospital North Florida, a 58-bed specialty hospital that provides long-term acute care and rehabilitation to medically complex patients.

Gibbs, who started last month, oversees all strategic and business planning, finances, operations, and personnel for Kindred Hospital North Florida. She brings more than a decade of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including in long-term acute care and in-patient rehabilitation, with a strong background in clinical operations, quality improvement, nurse management, and direct patient care.

She most recently served as Director of Operations at VasCare in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she led multi-site clinical operations, driving operational excellence, financial performance, and high-quality patient outcomes.  

Prior to that role, Gibbs held several senior leadership positions with PAM Health, including Corporate Director of Clinical Services, where she oversaw clinical performance and regulatory compliance across multiple long-term acute care and rehabilitation hospitals nationwide. She also served as Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Quality Management for PAM Heath Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi.  

“I am proud to join the talented, dedicated team at Kindred Hospital North Florida and to serve the patients and families in this community,” Gibbs said. “Kindred North Florida plays a vital role in the recovery journey for patients with complex medical conditions. I look forward to supporting our compassionate, highly skilled caregivers to further enhance quality, improve patient outcomes, and create an exceptional patient experience.”

At Kindred Hospital North Florida, Gibbs leads a facility that specializes in the treatment of medically complex patients who require extended hospitalization and advanced care, including respiratory therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation services. In addition to providing long-term acute care, Kindred Hospital North Florida operates a 14-room acute rehabilitation unit, which offers inpatient rehabilitation therapy for patients recovering from serious injury or illness, including many who transfer directly from the LTACH.

“Katie brings a deep understanding of patient-centered care and the operational expertise needed to lead our high-performing team at Kindred Hospital North Florida,” said Colin O’Sullivan, Senior VP of Specialty Hospital Operations for ScionHealth, which owns and operates Kindred Hospital North Florida and eight other hospitals across Florida. “Her executive and hospital operations experience and commitment to clinical excellence make her a perfect fit as the CEO of Kindred Hospital North Florida.”

Gibbs holds the degrees of Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Joseph’s College.

About Kindred Hospital North Florida

Kindred Hospital North Florida, located at 801 Oak St. in Green Cove Springs, is a 58-bed long-term acute care hospital offering specialized, compassionate care to help patients with complex conditions recover, heal, and regain independence after a serious injury or illness. Kindred Hospital North Florida also operates a 14-room acute rehabilitation unit. Learn more at www.KHNorthFlorida.com.

About Kindred Hospitals

With more than 50 locations across 16 states, Kindred Hospitals are leading providers of specialized long-term acute care and rehabilitation for medically complex patients. Part of ScionHealth’s nationwide network of 63 long-term acute care hospitals, Kindred Hospitals provide physician-led care to critically ill patients facing lengthy recoveries from respiratory failure, complex wounds, traumatic brain injuries and strokes, infectious diseases, serious heart conditions, serious kidney conditions, and more. Learn more at www.KindredHospitals.com.