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Elder Care Review presents the Top 10 Directors of Rehabilitation 2026, honoring leaders who are redefining recovery, mobility, and long-term well-being for older adults. These directors blend clinical expertise with empathy, designing programs that restore independence, build strength, and enhance quality of life. Their commitment to innovation and personalized care makes rehabilitation not just a service but a pathway to dignity, confidence, and renewed possibility.
Director Of Rehabilitation Services, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Samuel Fareri is the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, where he oversees inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs across orthopedic and neurological care.
Senior Director of Rehabilitation, Aegis Therapies
Kimberly Douglas is an experienced rehabilitation leader with more than 17 years in post-acute care and therapy services management. As Senior Director of Rehabilitation at Aegis Therapies, she oversees clinical operations and supports patient-centered rehabilitation programs focused on quality care and functional recovery.
Director of Rehabilitation, Infinity Rehab
Jessica Roberts is a dedicated rehabilitation professional with experience across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and therapy services coordination. Currently serving as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Infinity Rehab, she is committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care, interdisciplinary collaboration and community-focused rehabilitation support.
Senior Director of Rehabilitation, CareOne
Cheryl Maurer is an accomplished rehabilitation and physical therapy leader with decades of experience in senior care, clinical operations and patient-centered rehabilitation services. As Senior Director of Rehabilitation at CareOne, she focuses on advancing quality care, team leadership and functional recovery programs that enhance patient outcomes and resident well-being.
Director of Rehabilitation, Preferred Therapy Solutions
Gregory Lanoue is a healthcare and rehabilitation leader with extensive experience spanning therapy services, senior living operations, business development and marketing. As Director of Rehabilitation at Preferred Therapy Solutions, he combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and community engagement skills to enhance patient care, team performance and rehabilitation program outcomes.
Director of Rehabilitation, Reliant Rehabilitation
Laurel Sun is an experienced rehabilitation leader and certified occupational therapy assistant with more than 14 years of expertise across skilled nursing, outpatient and assisted living settings. As Director of Rehabilitation at Reliant Rehabilitation, she specializes in interdisciplinary care coordination, operational leadership and patient-centered rehabilitation programs focused on improving recovery and quality of life.
Director Of Rehabilitation, Functional Pathways
Lisa Findley is a seasoned rehabilitation and occupational therapy leader with extensive experience in program management, multi-site operations and patient-centered care. As Senior Director at VIVO Healthcare, she leverages her expertise in rehabilitation services, team leadership and lymphedema therapy to drive clinical excellence and improve patient outcomes across senior care settings.
Director Of Rehabilitation, Fairview Health Services
Alice Snorteland is an experienced rehabilitation and occupational therapy leader with more than two decades of expertise in hand therapy, clinical operations and healthcare management. As Director of Rehabilitation at Fairview Health Services, she leads multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs focused on clinical excellence, patient outcomes and specialized therapy services.
Director of Rehabilitation, Life Care Centers of America
Martha Myers is a seasoned physical therapy and rehabilitation leader with more than 30 years of experience in clinical operations, geriatric rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care management. As Director of Rehabilitation at Life Care Centers of America, she focuses on operational excellence, team leadership and delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that improve patient outcomes across skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.
Director of Rehabilitation, Select Medical
Lauren Vesper is a highly accomplished occupational therapy and rehabilitation leader with expertise in neurological rehabilitation, inpatient care and clinical operations. Serving at Select Medical and UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital, North, she combines advanced clinical credentials with a patient-centered leadership approach to enhance rehabilitation outcomes, interdisciplinary collaboration and community-focused care initiatives.