Dr. Matinchev received his undergraduate degree from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois and his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara. He completed his residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Matinchev has been with Encompass Health since 1999.

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Dr. Bowles is a 1996 graduate of University of Oklahoma School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at The University of Oklahoma. Dr. Bowles helped initiate hospitalist programs in Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri in 2002 and at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2005. Dr. Bowles joined Encompass Health in November 2016.

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Heather brings to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital skills spanning a rewarding career of over twenty years in healthcare human resources director and officer positions. She states her biggest accomplishments have been due to an attitude of service to THE customer – our employees – who care for the patients! Claiming Colorado as her “home state” she has also resided in Wyoming, Kansas and Missouri. She received her AA from Cottey College, Nevada MO; received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Pittsburg State University & a Bachelor’s in Business Education from Central Missouri State.

Martin Harmon joined Encompass Health Fayetteville in 2013 as a physical therapist with more than 20 years’ experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. In 2014, he became the PPS Coordinator, where he used his therapy knowledge and medical coding skills to improve organizational outcomes. Martin joined the hospital’s leadership team in November 2017 as the director of quality and risk management overseeing patient-focused outcomes and patient safety.

Brandia has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience with an emphasis in business development. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree in human resource development from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Brandia joined the leadership team at Encompass Health Fayetteville in September 2018.

Dr. Hunt graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014 and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Hunt joined Encompass Health in August 2018.

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Miriam has been with Encompass Health for more than 20 years where she has served as nurse manager, clinical nurse coordinator and infection control and employee health nurse. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Armstrong State College in Savannah, Georgia. She received her Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®) designation in 2004. Miriam obtained her master’s degree in nursing leadership and management from Western Governor’s University in 2018. Miriam is a member of the Nursing Advisory Board for Northwest Technical Institute and continues to be an active participant in the Chief Nursing Officer preceptor program for Encompass Health.

Sirod joined the leadership team of Encompass Health in August 2013. She holds a bachelor’s in nursing from Arkansas State University and has been a registered nurse since 1991 and began her career in case management in 1993. Sirod has been a Certified Case Manager since 1999 with a case management background in acute care, managed care, insurance and TPA, home health, critical care, international catastrophic care and rehabilitation. Sirod is an active volunteer in the community and serves on the board of directors at the Arts Center of the Ozarks.

Adam joined Encompass Health in 2012 as a maintenance mechanic. He completed the Encompass Health Plant Operations Manager training program and was promoted to director of plant operations in February 2018.

Denice has been with Encompass Health since its opening in 1991. She received her master’s degree in speech pathology/language pathology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She has served as the director of therapy for more than 20 years.