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Welcome to our hospital

At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation after stroke and brain injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.

Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.

*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.

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Superior amenities at our hospitals

60 Private rooms

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Interpreter services

Tours available

Support groups

Volunteers

Student observation hours

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We proudly display our Gold Seal of Approval™

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in brain injury rehabilitation.

Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in Parkinson's disease.

Amputee Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in amputee rehabilitation.

Advanced Inpatient Diabetes

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in advanced inpatient diabetes.

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in spinal cord.

Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in multiple sclerosis.

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The following region contains a Google 3D virtual tour feature that allows a user to view the Encompass Health facility. To assist screen reader users in understanding what is presented in the 3D virtual tour, each image view is independently described within lists that can be found under each linked heading. The room links below our virtual tour leave this website and go directly to Google maps to walk through the hospital.

Please click on the arrows to navigate through the hallways on each floor. Use the "L" options on the right-hand side of the tour window below to navigate through different areas/floors of the hospital for a full virtual tour. See a key to "L" areas below.

  • Lobby/Foyer of hospital accessed through main hospital entrance.
  • Main desk in lobby entrance for receptionist and admitting area.
  • Chairs for patients and visitors to use.
  • There are two hallways going right and left for patients and visitors.
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  • Pool table, foosball table, in back of room.
  • Vending machines for drinks and snacks at back of room.
  • Multiple tables for games or puzzles.
  • TV and chairs available for use.
  • Games and puzzles for visitors and patients to choose from and borrow.
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  • Outdoor area for rest and relaxation with multiple tables and chairs/benches.
  • Walking track with small stairs for building patient endurance.
  • Gazebo or shaded area for patients and visitors to rest and relax together.
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  • Multiple tables and chairs for patients and visitors to eat together.
  • Vending machines for drinks and snacks available for purchase.
  • Buffet style food area with menu, utensils, and condiments to choose from.
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  • Room with multiple long tables with chairs facing front of room.
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  • Multiple tables throughout therapy gym to assist in patient therapies.
  • Exercise equipment throughout gym to be used with technologies in therapy sessions.
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  • Multiple tables throughout therapy gym to assist in patient therapies.
  • Exercise equipment throughout gym to be used with technologies in therapy sessions.
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  • Shared patient area with two beds and a curtain that can partition the beds.
  • Nearby nurse's desk used for charting and a hallway that leads to other areas of hospital.
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  • Desk in hospital area for nurses to document in patient area.
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  • Shared patient room set up for single patient use.
  • Patient room with bed, sink, bathroom, TVs and chairs for visitors.
  • Wardrobe with storage for personal effects is under the television.
  • Window with exterior view.
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L10 - ADL suite
  • Activities of daily living suite is a recreated bedroom, kitchen, living room, and bathroom area to simulate activities of daily life for patients to practice before they return home.
  • Bedroom has bed, nightstand, and dresser.
  • Kitchen has small table with chairs, standard kitchen appliances and sink.
  • Living room has couch, lamps, entertainment center with TV, chairs, and coffee table.
  • Bathroom has a shower, sink, and toilet.

Hospital happenings

The physical therapy team at Encompass Health Harmarville helped patient Robert Jeke take his first steps after a severe spinal cord injury. Our staff uses advanced technologies to treat patients affected by spinal cord injury such as the Rifton TRAM Trainer. The TRAM is a transfer and mobility device designed to assist in gait training, sit to stand transfers and seated transfers.

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Robert Jeke

Hospital happenings

Occupational therapists at Harmarville wore their matching T-shirts to celebrate to OT Month. Pictured in the front row are Sam Cramer, Marisa Mangini (student), and Victoria Petrignani (student). Pictured in the back row are Lizzy Wilkinson, Martina Hamilton, Shawna Kane, Robin Gornall, and Risa Snowden.

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Occupational Therapy Month

Hospital happenings

As the weather starts to warm up, we were able to work on skills and activities that are meaningful and fulfilling to our patients. Mary Ann is engaging in her favorite activity—planting pansies! This is a great start to filling the therapy garden.

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Mary Ann

Hospital happenings

We know the holidays this year look different so we decided to treat our in-house patients to a winter wonderland. Each patient was escorted by an employee and stopped at stations.

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Winter wonderland part at Encompass Health Harmarville

Hospital happenings

Our employees showed off their creativity with a pumpkin decorating contest. Let us know your favorite pumpkin in the comments below!

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Hospital happenings

Every August, our case management department hosts a donation drive for a local pet rescue agency, Paws Across Pittsburgh. Pictured is a member of our case management team with just a portion of the donation pile. Thank you to all who donated!

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PAWS

Hospital happenings

When Lisa Sprague underwent a total knee replacement in January 2020, she developed muscle spasms in her leg that made it difficult to walk and was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. She was sent home to do physical therapy but struggled to walk and complete activities of daily living, and couldn't put any weight on her leg.

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Lisa Sprague

Hospital happenings

Our hospital was treated to quite the performance as Bailey the therapy dog showed off her skills in our courtyard for patients to watch through their windows. A big thank you to Bailey and her mom for bringing smiles to the faces of our patients and employees.

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Bailey

Leadership and staff

Michelle Cunningham
Michelle Cunningham

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle brings 26 years of healthcare leadership expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville.

Michelle brings 26 years of healthcare leadership expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville. A Greensburg native, she graduated from Seton Hill College with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. She received a master’s degree in business administration from California University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh. Michelle served as CEO of an acute care community hospital for 18 years and as the interim CEO for a for profit behavioral health hospital. She is honored and excited to begin her new journey at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville.

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James Kreshon
James Kreshon, Jr., D.O.

Medical Director

Dr. Kreshon is a specialist in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Dr. Kreshon is a specialist in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation with a focus on orthopedic, geriatric and amputee rehabilitation. He is the former medical director for the rehabilitation unit at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kreshon currently serves on the executive board as the vice president for ChoiceCare Physicians. He has been a member of the medical staff at Encompass Health Harmarville and a member of ChoiceCare Physicians group practice since 2001. Dr. Kreshon has been on active staff at the West Penn Allegheny Health System, Suburban Campus, since 2001. He is also on staff at various area hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Dr. Kreshon completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of multiple professional societies and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Kreshon is an independent private practice physician.

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Beth Boyle
BETH BOYLE

Director of Pharmacy

Beth is the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville.

Beth serves as the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville. She has more than 25 years of experience as a pharmacist, receiving her bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. She mentors pharmacy students from Duquesne University and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Beth is an active member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

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Kathy Grills
Kathy Grills

Human Resources Director

Kathy joins Encompass Health with more than 20 years of progressive human resources experience in the health care industry.

Kathy joins Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville with more than 20 years of progressive human resources experience in the health care industry. Her expertise is in employee relations, performance management and employee engagement. She received her undergraduate degree in social work from Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Arts from LaRoche College in human resource management.

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Lisa Hopkins
Lisa Hopkins, OTR/L

Area Business Development Director

Lisa is the director of marketing operations for Encompass Health Harmarville.

Lisa is the director of marketing operations for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville. She started her career as an occupational therapist after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1994. Since then, she’s held a variety of leadership roles both in occupational therapy, as well as marketing. Prior to joining as Encompass Health Sewickley, Lisa was a part of the hospital’s joint marketing team with Encompass Health Harmarville, serving as a marketing liaison covering the geographical territory and prior as a rehab liaison covering the South Hills. Prior to joining Encompass Health Harmarville, she served as the manager of occupational therapy for the Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Other roles she has held include the co-director for the Encompass Health Harmarville 5K Determination Dash, Chair of the Pittsburgh Fieldwork Council and member of both the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association. She currently serves as chairperson for the North/West Chapter of the MASH (Marketing Admissions Supporting Healthcare) Networking group.

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Audrey Lalli
AUDREY LALLI, BSN, RN, CRRN

Director of Quality & Risk

Audrey has been a nurse for more than 44 years.

Audrey has been a nurse for more than 44 years. She has a vast background in the nursing field, including cardiac care, orthopedics, home health, school nursing and assisting in physician offices. Rehabilitation is her calling, and she has worked in this field for over 32 years. Audrey's rehabilitation career began at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville as a staff nurse before progressing to a unit manager and now being the director of quality & risk management. She has been a CRRN for more than 10 years.

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Denise Milliner
Denise Milliner

Certified Case Management Director

Denise has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry.

Denise has more than 20 years of experience in case management and social work services in the healthcare industry. Prior to working with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville Denise was the director of care management and director of social work services at UPMC Braddock. She received her undergraduate degree in sociology and holds dual master’s degrees in management and technology and business administration from Carlow College. She also holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a board member and the president elect of the American Case Management Association and a member of several other professional organizations.

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Sean Olexo
SEAN OLEXO

Facilities Management Director

Sean joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville in February 2022.

Sean joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville in February 2022. He has close to 30 years of healthcare experience in the fields of maintenance, biomedical equipment technology, information technology and the last five years in facilities management. He graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Penn State and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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Casey Rodak
Casey Rodak

Director of Therapy Operations

Casey has over 20 years experience working at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville.

Casey is the director of therapy operations (DTO) and has over 20 years experience working at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville. Prior to his current position as DTO, Casey was the manager of the occupational therapy department focusing on functional outcomes and maximizing the clinical expertise of staff. Casey started his career as a staff therapist on the neuroscience unit. Then he transferred to the orthopedic unit to function as a team leader. Having graduated from Duquesne with his Master of Occupational Therapy in 1995, Casey continued to be active for 10 years at Duquesne as an adjunct faculty teaching courses in kinesiology, anatomy lab and neuro approaches to treatment. He continues to serve on the clinical advisory board for Chatham University. Casey is also, very active in occupational therapy profession at a national level.

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Eileen Skalski
Eileen Skalski, DNP, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Eileen Skalski serves as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville's chief nursing officer.

Eileen Skalski serves as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville's chief nursing officer. She has 20 years of professional nursing experience including various roles ranging from medical-surgical nursing to nursing leadership and nursing informatics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing SN and Master of Science in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and her doctorate of nursing practice from Waynesburg University. In the past, she has also served as an adjunct faculty member, teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, for Thomas Edison State University, University of Pittsburgh and Waynesburg University. In addition, she has presented work at various healthcare-related conferences as well as served as a mentor for master’s-level students. 

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Dan Vrana
Dan Vrana

Controller

Dan is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of financial management experience in the healthcare industry.

Dan is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of financial management experience in the healthcare industry. Dan worked for seven years in public accounting serving a broad spectrum of healthcare clients. His progressive experience in the private health care sector covers a wide variety of financial and administrative positions including seven years as a chief financial officer. Dan became a member of the HealthSouth team in 2011. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an Advanced Member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

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