Louisville, Ky.-based Kindred Healthcare has selected Jason Zachariah as COO.
Mr. Zachariah is a 14-year veteran of Kindred.
He joined the organization in 2006 and was appointed COO of Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services in July 2013. In August 2016, he was appointed president of Kindred Rehabilitation Services. He will continue to serve in that role.
"Jason has proven himself to be an outstanding leader whose business acumen and operational expertise are complemented by his genuine passion for the well-being of our patients and team members," Kindred President and CEO Benjamin A. Breier said in a news release. "As president of KRS, Jason has driven a culture of patient advocacy, quality outcomes, engagement and operational efficiency. His operational expertise, deep knowledge of our business and enthusiasm make him the ideal person to assume the COO role."