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Craven Selected as Chief Executive Officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake City

Raun Craven has been named Chief Executive Officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake City. The 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital provides specialized rehabilitative care to individuals with disabling injuries or illnesses, including strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other medically-complex conditions.

As a registered nurse, Craven is a seasoned healthcare executive with nearly 20 years of clinical and leadership experience. He has held diverse roles in healthcare facilities across Florida, Virginia, and Ohio. Most recently, he served as the market director of business development at a medical rehabilitation hospital in Gainesville, Fla. Known for driving business development and operational success, Craven has a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results while maintaining a strong commitment to patient-centered care and healthcare compliance.

“I’m deeply honored to lead an organization that changes lives every day,” Craven says. “My journey began at the bedside as a registered nurse, where I learned that healing is about more than medicine. It’s about hope, resilience, and the unwavering commitment of a dedicated team. Those lessons continue to guide me today.”

Craven earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He earned a registered nurse diploma from Riverside School of Professional Nursing in Newport News, Va., and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in business administration from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“I’ve seen firsthand the determination of patients overcoming life-changing injuries and illnesses,” Craven adds. “I’m continually inspired by the clinicians, therapists, and support staff who make those recoveries possible. I’m committed to fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation so every patient has the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. Together, we’ll continue transforming lives, strengthening our community, and advancing rehabilitative care.”