David began his career as a physical therapist, earning both a bachelor's degree and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Daemen College. He practiced primarily in the outpatient setting focused on orthopedics and sports medicine. After working for nearly 15 years as a clinician, he started in management and has held roles as director of therapy, service line director of orthopedics and neuroscience and vice president of practice management. David has worked in the Erie community for a large part of his career but has most recently held vice president roles in Northeast Ohio and Western New York. Prior to joining Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie, David served as the senior most executive of a physician practice group of 450 providers that supported a five-hospital system. David earned his master's degree in healthcare administration from Penn State University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is an active member of the Western PA ACHE chapter. He is happy to have returned to Erie and support the local community. He and his family actively donate their time to Make a Wish of Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia and several other charities and organizations.

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 Rehabilitation Hospital of 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.

Dr. Hickey is an independent private practice physician.

Dr. Jaclyn Bojewski-Hornyak joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie in March 2022 as the director of pharmacy. Jaclyn brings more than 15 years of pharmacy experience in both the LTACH and long-term care pharmacy settings. Jaclyn’s previous experience includes vice president of pharmacy services for a mid-size long-term care pharmacy of which serviced more than 1,500 patients. Jaclyn received her PharmD from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012.

Maureen began her career with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie 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.

Shana joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie team as the director of case management. Shana has more than 32 years of nursing experience encompassing acute care, long-term, rehabilitation and home care environments. She possesses exceptional skills in clinical assessment, treatment, care plan development, documentation, education and leadership. Shana is also dedicated to providing patients and their families with the highest quality of care possible and has an outstanding reputation for customer service excellence.

David was promoted to facilities management director in November 2023. David began his career at Encompass Health Erie in May 1989 in the maintenance department after attending Erie County Technical School for industrial maintenance. He later attended Edinboro University for biomedical engineering. In February 2022, he received his CHFM certification. David brings over 30 years of experience in building trades.

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 Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie. 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.

Lindsay began her career at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of 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.

John joined Encompass Health in April 2024 as controller. A life-long resident of Erie, John brings over 17 years of financial experience to the Encompass Health team. John has spent time in the public, non-profit and governmental sectors. A licensed CPA in the State of Pennsylvania since 2010, John also holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from St. Bonaventure University.

Nadine was promoted to quality/risk director in September 2020. She joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie 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.