| Timothy Poore | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
| Tim brings more than 17 years of healthcare leadership experience to HealthSouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital. His experience includes involvement in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and outpatient treatment programs including surgery and diagnostic centers, occupational health clinics and long-term acute care hospitals. Tim uses his background and experience to set high standards for patient care. Tim holds a bachelor’s of science degree from SUNY Brockport in New York. He has been actively involved with the American Heart Association. |
| Ernie Taveira, RN, CRRN | |
| Chief Nursing Officer | |
| Ernie has been with the HealthSouth Corporation since 1991. Prior to becoming the CNO for East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, she was the CNO for HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital. She obtained her CRRN certification in 1995. A graduate from Asheville-Buncombe College with an associate degree in nursing, she comes with a strong clinical and management background. Leadership and loyalty has always been her motivation in providing optimum patient care and positive outcomes for our patients. |
| J Carvel Jackson, MD | |
| Medical Director | |
| Dr. J Carvel Jackson is a graduate of College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed residency training at Stanford University and is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Jackson’s roots in Mesa, Ariz. date back to 1958. He is the founder of Rehab Arizona and maintains a private practice. Dr. Jackson’s special interests include spasticity management, electrodiagnosis and pain management. |
| Chisa Stevenson, PT, WCC | |
| Director Of Therapy Operations | |
| Chisa Stevenson graduated from Langston University in Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Chisa brings 14 years of rehabilitation experience in multiple settings with the majority of the years in management. Chisa also has extensive wound care experience and obtained her wound care certification in 2005. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, active with many committees, and very active in the community. Chisa has a deep passion for progressive rehabilitation and the multidisciplinary approach to achieve positive patient outcomes. |
| Julie Barth, OTR/L | |
| Director of Marketing Operations | |
| Julie has been an occupational therapist for 20 years. She joined the leadership staff at HealthSouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, coming from HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital. She graduated from University of New England in 1987 with a degree in occupational therapy and received her master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix in 2006. Julie’s entire career has been working with the adult population. She is currently on the board of directors for the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association. |
| Cordell Rogers | |
| Controller | |
| Cordell received his bachelor's and master's degrees in business/accounting from Brigham Young University. Bringing 11 years of financial accounting experience to HealthSouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, he has worked as a certified public accountant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers and a controller for private and public companies. Cordell is a fifth generation native to Mesa and is extremely active in the community. He currently serves as a scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. |
| Nancy Pickler, SPHR | |
| Director of Human Resources | |
| Nancy is an experienced human resources generalist who holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. She has more than 25 years of experience in health care human resources. She joined the East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in July of 2009, prior to the hospital’s grand opening in August. She oversees employee relations, compensation, benefits, recruiting and retention, performance management and workmen’s compensation. Her goal is to make a difference for the employees, for hospital and the community. |
| Al Hetheriton | |
| Director of Plant Operations | |
| Al has nearly 25 years experience in maintenance and construction management. He has spent 14 of those years working in a healthcare environment. He is a certified facility maintenance engineer through Waubonsee College in Chicago. He has also taken business and management accreditation training at Hannibal-Lagrange College, Hannibal, MD. Al oversees the maintenance, environmental services, and bio-medical department at HealthSouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital. He is also the safety/security officer for the hospital. |
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