Chief Executive Officer
David brings more than 32 years of health care expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England of which ten years have been at the senior management level. He received his undergraduate degree in education from Northeastern University and a master’s degree in physical therapy from Boston University. David became the CEO at HealthSouth New England Rehabilitation Hospital in December 2017, after serving as the director of marketing operations.
Medical Director
Dr. Lyons has been a medical director for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England for more than 10 years. A graduate of Clark University, he completed his medical studies at Tufts Medical School. Dr. Lyons completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey. He is board-certified in rehabilitation medicine, as well as spinal cord injury medicine.
Dr. Lyons is an independent private practice physician.
Director of Pharmacy
Marjan has been with Encompass Health for over a decade and brings more than 25 years of pharmaceutical experience to her role as director of pharmacy. She plays an integrated role in the hospital’s antimicrobial stewardship program, opioid stewardship program and medication reconciliation compliance. Marjan graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in science.
Director of Case Management
Human Resources Director
Lauren joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England leadership team in August of 2015. She graduated from Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass. in 2009 with a degree in psychology. Lauren began her human resources career working in manufacturing for Pierce Aluminum before transitioning to health care. She obtained her master’s degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management in 2015.
Chief Nursing Officer
Kathy has been with Encompass Health since 2018 and has over three decades of experience in telemetry and ICU. She had various leadership roles throughout her career which showcases her dedication to patient care and professional growth. Completing her degree from Chamberlain College and obtaining her CRRN certification demonstrate her commitment to ongoing learning and expertise in her field. Her progression from nurse manager to chief nursing officer is a testament to her leadership and management skills. Her experience and qualifications make her well-suited to lead and oversee nursing operations at the hospital.
Controller
Olga earned her undergraduate degree in economics from Brandeis University and recently completed her master's degree in business administration from Fitchburg State University. Over the past 17 years, Olga has held various leadership positions within the finance and budget departments of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) healthcare system, including overseeing the budget office at Newton-Wellesley Hospital as finance operations manager and budget manager. Her most recent role was as budget director at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital where she led the budget planning process and managed data analysis projects. Currently serving as the finance director/controller at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England, she is responsible for supervising accounting, finance, supply chain, HIM and IT functions within the hospital.
Director of Quality and Risk Management
Kevin brings more than 20 years of inpatient rehabilitation experience to his role of director of quality and risk management at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England. After graduating from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, he began his career as a therapist and developed a wide range of clinical skills with multiple diagnostic populations. Since earning an executive master’s degree in business administration in 2002, Kevin has held a number of leadership positions within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. He has also served on the executive board for the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapists and remains active in initiatives that relate to the advancement of occupational therapy services within the state.
Director of Therapy Operations
Tom is a graduate of Northeastern University, and has been practicing in the field of physical therapy for more than 16 years. He is experienced in multiple settings of physical therapy, including acute rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home care and school based. His treatment areas focus on spinal cord injury, stroke, spasticity and wheelchair seating. Tom started with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England in December 2007, and became the director of therapy operations in December 2015.
Business Development Director
Jenn has dedicated a decade to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England, making significant contributions in her roles as clinical rehab liaison and senior clinical rehab liaison. In her new role as business development director, Jen leads a team that assists community members in accessing the acute rehabilitative level of care. Her academic achievements include a bachelor’s degree in information technology from UMass Lowell and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Simmons University in Boston.
Director of Facilities and Safety Officer
Dave brings more than a decade of hospitality and residential facilities experience to his role as director of facilities and safety officer for our Woburn, Beverly and Lowell hospitals. Dave is certified in HVAC, Level 1 electrical, OSHA and EPA Universal. Dave is responsible for ensuring standard and regulatory compliance in all buildings, systems and equipment, installation, and maintenance.