Janet began her career at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie, formerly HealthSouth Erie Rehabilitation Hospital, in 2009. She held the position of physical therapy manager until her promotion to director of therapy operations in 2013. She remained in that role for 6 years before advancing to chief executive officer. She brings more than 21 years of clinical experience in outpatient, skilled nursing, long term acute care, home health care and inpatient rehabilitation. She received her bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Daemen College.

Dr. Hickey is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the ABPMR and serves as the physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) program director at Encompass Health Erie, formerly HealthSouth Erie. Dr. Hickey is employed by Erie Physicians Network - UPMC (EPN) and is also on staff at UPMC Hamot as the trauma rehabilitation director.

Dr. Hickey completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. While there, he served as the acting academic chief resident of the PMR residency program. Dr. Hickey completed his medical studies at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also has an undergraduate degree in sports medicine from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

* The hospital provides access to independent physicians.

Maureen began her career with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie, formerly Health South in 2009 as a physical therapist. She was promoted to senior physical therapist in 2014 until being named director of therapy in 2019. Maureen brings over ten years of clinical experience within the inpatient rehab and home health care settings. She received her bachelor’s degree in science and her doctorate’s degree in physical therapy from Gannon University.

Bill joined the hospital in April 2006 as the facilities management director. He achieved certification by the American Hospital Association as a Certified Health Care Facility Manager in December 2008. An Erie native, Bill previously served as an electronics instructor in the Air Force. Since his discharge in 1974, Bill has worked exclusively in healthcare maintenance, first in an acute care setting and then in long-term care prior to coming to Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth.

Dr. DeMatteis has been on staff at Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth since 1986. He has served as the stroke/neurology program director at Encompass Health for the past 20 years and previously served as medical director. Dr. DeMatteis is on staff at UPMC Hamot Medical Center and maintains an outpatient practice at UPMC Northshore Neurology located at 120 East Second St. in Erie.

Dr. DeMatteis attended medical school at the University of Miami, Florida and completed his residency training in internal medicine and neurology at the Cleveland Clinic. He has achieved board certification in internal medicine, neurology, electromyography (EMG) and vascular neurology and is a certified member of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation.

* The hospital provides access to independent physicians.

Dr. Kristen Gawronski was promoted to the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Erie, formerly HealthSouth Erie, in August 2020. Kristen began her pharmacy career with the hospital in 2017 as a per diem pharmacist. Kristen received her PharmD degree from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2010. She then completed PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy practice residency programs at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center from 2010-2012. Kristen’s experience includes serving as a specialty practice pharmacist covering neonatal intensive care unit and high-risk obstetrics as well as director and assistant professor roles for educational institutions.

Lori has served as the hospital's controller since 2005 and has been an employee of the hospital since 1991. A native of Erie, Lori earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Grisier served as medical director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie from 2016 to 2018. He has a longstanding relationship with Encompass Health Erie, including serving several terms as chair of the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee. Dr. Grisier is an assistant clinical professor of Family Medicine for LECOM Health and has educated residents and students for over 25 years. He maintains a private practice with Medical Associates of Erie at Plaza 18 Medical Center in Erie. An Erie native, Dr. Grisier is a graduate of Gannon University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Millcreek Community Hospital.

Douglas Grisier, D.O. is an independent private practice physician whose office is located at the hospital.

Donna was promoted to business development director in April 2020. Donna began her nurse liaison career in 2013 as a per diem rehab liaison with Encompass Health, formerly known as HealthSouth. Donna has over 30 years in nursing experience and has held various nursing leadership positions. Donna holds a master's degree in nursing administration from Gannon University and is also a certified case manager (CCM).

Lindsay began her career at Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Erie in 2012 as the Human Resources Assistant. She was promoted to director of human resources in November 2015. Lindsay brings more than ten years of experience in human resources to her role. Lindsay holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology – human resources from Westminster College. As the human resources director, Lindsay is responsible for the day to day employee relations of approximately 185 employees.

Nadine was promoted to quality/risk director in September 2020. She joined Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, in 2012 as a registered nurse. She later received her certified registered rehabilitation nurse certification in 2015. In 2017, she became the patient assessment standards coordinator. Nadine obtained her bachelor's degree in Nursing from The Pennsylvania State University in 2012.

Stephanie joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie in December 2020 as chief nursing officer. She received her associate's degree in nursing from Kent State University in 1997, her bachelor's degree in nursing from Kent State University in 2013 and her master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2019. Stephanie brings over 23 years of nursing experience and more than 15 years of clinical leadership, which includes previous roles as nurse manager, manager of nursing operations, and chief nursing officer.

Renee is a licensed social worker who previously worked at HealthSouth in the case management department. She recently returned to Encompass Health (formerly known as HealthSouth) as the director of case management. Renee has experience as a hospital social worker and medical case management. She graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's degree in social work and holds a master's degree in social administration from Case Western Reserve University.