Select Medical, founded in 1996, operates as one of the largest providers of specialized acute and post-acute care in the United States. The company serves over 1.2 million patients daily through a network of facilities staffed by more than 45,000 healthcare professionals.
Its operations span four distinct care settings: critical illness recovery hospitals for patients recovering from serious medical conditions, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers. This breadth allows the organization to support patients across a continuum of care needs.
Based entirely within the United States, Select Medical operates across the healthcare, acute care, and post-acute care sectors. The scale of its workforce and patient volume positions it among the significant players in the American healthcare services landscape.






