Deanna joined the team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill in October of 2014. She previously worked at Encompass Health in Las Vegas as CEO and at Encompass Health in Tucson in various roles. She is a registered nurse with 30 years of nursing experience. Deanna has master’s degrees in nursing and business from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the American Academy of Health Care Executives.

Dr. Shiranee Jayasooriya is the medical director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill. She graduated from medical school in Sri Lanka and received her postgraduate board certification in medicine in England and board certification in psychiatry in Australia. She attended the University of Texas Houston completing a residency in anesthesiology and then her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to coming to Encompass Health Rock Hill, Dr. Jayasooriya served as medical director at Encompass Health Desert Canyon practiced in Las Vegas, Nevada. While there, she contributed to the start of the first Joint Commission-certified oncology rehabilitation program in the country. Her interests include writing and composing music.

Dr. Jayasooriya is an independent private practice physician.

T.K. brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience to Encompass Health. A resident of Blythewood, SC, T.K. has worked in various capacities in nursing leadership for most of her career. Her background includes medical-surgical, hospice, home health, rehabilitation, psychiatric, and medicare/medicaid reimbursement nursing. She received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Auburn University, associate’s degree in nursing from Fortis College, bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governor’s University and master’s degree in nursing education and leadership from Western Governors University.

Chris has been with Encompass Health for more than 18 years, serving in numerous roles. He started with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill in 2020. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. He became interested in a career in occupational therapy after an accident that left him in need of rehabilitative care for a T4 spinal cord injury. Chris has spent the years since his accident conquering barriers many patients face in the rehabilitation setting today. His unique position has proven to be an asset in working with patients he has treated in his career.

Chimetchia brings more than 17 years of clinical and healthcare management expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill. A native of South Carolina, she graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in respiratory care. She received her master's degree in business administration and health administration (MBA-MHA) from South University-Columbia.

Katie has been with Encompass Health for 10 years, previously working at our hospital in Columbia, South Carolina before transitioning to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill to accept the therapy manager position. From there, she expanded her role and is serving currently as the director of therapy operations. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of Florida and has specialized in neurological rehabilitation during her time as an occupational therapist. She is trained in NDT and teaches HemiMove® throughout the company for our Clinical Excellence University continuing education courses.