Ty Taplin, MBA, MHA, Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Ty Taplin provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital, with responsibility for clinical and operational performance, financial stewardship, quality, growth, and organizational culture. With a strong focus on quality, patient outcomes, and both patient and employee engagement, Taplin is committed to fostering a high-performing culture that delivers exceptional care and an elevated patient experience.
Taplin brings more than 14 years of healthcare leadership experience across the post-acute continuum and has served as a hospital CEO for nearly a decade. Prior to joining Ernest Health, he led multiple hospitals ranging from 40 to 85 beds, providing executive oversight of hospital operations, clinical performance, strategic growth, financial performance, and quality initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Taplin worked in the long-term acute care setting, serving medically complex and high-acuity patient populations. He was instrumental in developing early mobility and care transition initiatives designed to accelerate recovery, promote earlier mobility, and facilitate timely transitions to the next appropriate level of care.
Throughout his career, Taplin has maintained a keen focus on building high-performing teams, advancing quality and clinical outcomes, strengthening patient and employee engagement, and driving sustainable organizational performance.
Taplin holds both a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Healthcare Administration and is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Tanisha A. Toaston, DO, Medical Director
As Medical Director of Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Dr. Tanisha A. Toaston provides physician leadership and oversight of the hospital’s medical rehabilitation program, guiding patients across the continuum of recovery from acute illness or injury through rehabilitation and transition back to the community. Her clinical expertise encompasses a broad range of complex rehabilitation needs, including stroke, spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, orthopedic procedures, and other debilitating illnesses and injuries.
Dr. Toaston is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with subspecialty expertise in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. In addition to her leadership at Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, she serves as Medical Director for Rehab Without Walls and as a Clinical Preceptor with the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth Residency Program. She has also held medical leadership roles within inpatient rehabilitation, including serving as Interim Medical Director and Spinal Cord Injury Program Director.
Dr. Toaston is actively engaged in advancing rehabilitation medicine through clinical leadership, physician education, and specialty program development. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP).
Dr. Toaston earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Prairie View A&M University and her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency at Baylor University Medical Center and subsequently completed a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She has also been an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® for 28 years.
Dr. Dhaval Satani, Complex Medical Director
As Complex Medical Director of Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Dhaval Satani collaborates with families, therapists, and rehabilitation clinicians to manage every patient’s medical rehabilitation plan and treatment.
Dr. Satani has over eighteen years of experience as a physician and is board-certified in internal medicine. Before joining the Ernest Health team, he served as an internist in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Satani holds a medical degree from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He completed his residency at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York, and his fellowship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital.
Archana Kalra, Chief Therapy Officer
As Chief Therapy Officer of Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Archana Kalra provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s therapy services, working collaboratively with her team to advance clinical outcomes and ensure patients and their families receive exceptional, patient-centered care throughout the rehabilitation journey.
Kalra brings extensive experience in inpatient rehabilitation, therapy operations, clinical program development, and leadership. Prior to joining Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, she served in a leadership role as a Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist supporting a group of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals throughout North Texas. Throughout her career, she has also served as a Program Director for hospitals in Michigan and Dallas, Texas, where she led therapy operations, supported program development, and managed the recruitment and onboarding of new therapists.
With a strong focus on clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient outcomes, and staff development, Kalra is committed to building high-performing therapy teams and ensuring patients achieve their highest possible level of independence and function.
Kalra earned a Master’s Degree in Neurology from Jamia Hamdard University, a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana.
Kristen Sutton, Chief Nursing Officer
As Chief Nursing Officer of Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Kristen Sutton provides executive leadership for clinical operations, with oversight of the nursing, respiratory therapy, and nutrition teams. She is focused on advancing clinical excellence while strengthening employee engagement, patient safety, and the overall patient experience.
Sutton brings more than 17 years of nursing and healthcare leadership experience across a broad range of clinical settings, including long-term acute care, intensive care, emergency services, and inpatient rehabilitation. This diverse clinical background provides her with extensive experience caring for patients across varying levels of acuity and complexity.
Throughout her leadership career, Sutton has been recognized as a high-performing nursing executive with a strong focus on quality outcomes, workforce development, nursing retention, and patient satisfaction. She has successfully led initiatives to reduce RN turnover, strengthen clinical teams, and enhance the delivery of patient-centered care.
Sutton holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science in Leadership in Healthcare Systems from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Brittany Parcel, Director of Quality Management
As Director of Quality Management at Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Brittany Parcel provides leadership and oversight for all facets of quality management, risk management, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. She works collaboratively across disciplines to advance clinical excellence, strengthen organizational performance, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Parcel brings more than six years of diverse healthcare experience spanning inpatient rehabilitation nursing, quality, and healthcare leadership. Prior to joining Ernest Health, she served as Chief Nursing Officer for an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Arlington, Texas. She has also held leadership positions as a Nurse Manager and Nurse Supervisor, with a focus on staff development, patient care operations, and improving quality outcomes.
In addition to her healthcare leadership experience, Parcel has served in the United States Army since 2011, both on Active Duty and currently in the Army Reserve. Throughout her military career, she has served in numerous leadership roles, deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and participated in real-world missions across the globe. Her military service has further shaped her leadership approach, emphasizing accountability, teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to service.
Parcel holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Texas Tech University. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) and maintains ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association.
Daffney Tchassem, Director of Business Development
As Director of Business Development at Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Daffney Tchassem provides strategic leadership for the hospital’s business development, marketing, referral development, and admissions functions. Working closely with the CEO, Medical Director, and hospital leadership team, she leads initiatives focused on strengthening referral partnerships, expanding market presence, and supporting sustainable patient volume growth. She also provides leadership and direction to the clinical liaison and admissions teams.
Tchassem brings more than 17 years of healthcare experience, with extensive expertise in inpatient rehabilitation, healthcare sales, business development, and referral relationship management. Prior to joining Ernest Health, she served as a Senior Rehabilitation Liaison for an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, where she developed key referral relationships, onboarded and trained new liaisons, and led marketing, sales, and business development initiatives.
Throughout her career, Tchassem has maintained a strong focus on relationship development, strategic growth, team performance, and ensuring patients have timely access to appropriate rehabilitation services.
Tchassem holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work from Jackson State University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior from Capella University.
