Welcome to RehabWorks

Department Leadership

Debra Swanson (Department Manager)
Dan Grolemund (Assistant Director)

Hours of Operation

Monday through Thursday 6:30am – 5:30pm
Friday 7:00am – 4:30pm

Contact

(814) 726-4070

Who We Are

RehabWorks provides an avenue of intervention designed to optimize an individual’s functional independence following surgery, after suffering an injury, or any debilitating condition. Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy are vital links for people to regain independence in meaningful daily activities that include work, leisure and self-care.

Additionally Cardiac Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine programs provide services that most other community hospitals in our region are unable to provide. Our therapists are skilled in treating a variety of orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and vascular disorders as well as work and sports related injuries. At every step of treatment, patients are provided with education regarding their condition and are encouraged to participate in developing their goals. To schedule an appointment, please call (814) 726-4070.

Our Services

Physical Therapy

Our Physical Therapists are skilled in treating a variety of injuries and disorders by using state of the art modalities and hands on treatment techniques. They focus on increasing the patient's ability to function at home, school, work, or any other aspect of their lifestyle. Our Physical Therapists also have great success preparing injured athletics to return to their favorite sports.

Speech Therapy

The services of our Speech and Language Pathologist are provided to help individuals having difficulties speaking, swallowing, and those with cognitive and memory deficits related to neurological and degenerative diseases, head trauma, and cancer. Our therapists are certified in VitalStim, the newest therapeutic intervention for swallow recovery. Vital Stimulation Swallow Therapy is a proven non-invasive treatment with a high success in rehabilitating swallow function. The speech therapist specializes in the rehabilitation and retraining of functional communication, cognitive, and memory skills as well as therapeutic intervention and muscle strengthening for facial paralysis and head and neck cancer. Call for a complete list of treatment options.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is a vital link for people to regain independence in meaningful daily activities that include work, leisure, and self-care. People of all ages with varying diagnoses benefit from this type of therapy. Treatments may include: therapeutic activities to regain range of motion, strength, coordination, custom splint fabrication, and instruction in the use of adaptive equipment to increase the ease for performing activities of daily living.

Cardiac Rehabiliation

RehabWorks is one of the few facilities in the region to provide both phase II and III Cardiac Rehabilitation programs. Phase II is designed for people who are recovering from heart problems such as heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty, or stable angina. It is a physician referred, medically supervised and telemetry-monitored program with the goal of returning participants to an active lifestyle by providing education and exercise guidelines. Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation is for those who do not require the monitoring or supervision Phase II provides, but still need a structured cardiovascular fitness improvement program.

Employee Capacity Testing (Functional Capacity)

Worker’s Compensation is a concern for every employer. Thoroughly and accurately evaluating an injury with a Functional Capacity Evaluation is a vital part of the process. RehabWorks began offering these tests in 2006 to better serve the local business community and patients in the region. A comprehensive Functional Capacity Evaluation can pinpoint the employee’s ability to return to work, while identifying current capabilities and limitations that may be present following an injury. Having the employee return to work when they are functionally able, helps reduce the already exorbitant costs that can be associated with worker’s compensation claims. Our evaluation is a 6-8 hour process that completely simulates a full day’s work. In addition, our highly skilled therapists have completed the rigorous Roy Matheson training program. Our state of the art equipment includes the B.T.E. Primus Work Simulator, which can simulate hundreds of commonly preformed job tasks, including lifting a box, using a shovel, vacuuming, lateral bending, pulling a cart, climbing a ladder, swinging a hammer, raising a scaffold, using a crowbar, pulling a trigger, using a saw, turning a key, rotating a steering wheel, grasping, pinching, and more.

Other Services:

And More...

Meet Our Staff

Debra L Swanson, MS, CCC, SLP

Director of RehabWorks

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science in speech and Hearing from Clarion University

Graduate School: Masters of Science from Clarion university in Speech/Language Pathology.

Years of Experience: 17 years experience

Specialty: Swallow Therapy (Dysphagia), cognitive/ memory deficits, aphasia and dysarthria.

Special Interests: Dysphagia, Neurological disorders, Head trauma, Tracheotomy & Laryngectomy patients.

Professional Information: Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and certified in Vital Stimulation Swallow Therapy.

Beth Champlin, PT

Director of Physical Therapy

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College

Years of Experience: 19 years experience

Specialty: Orthopedics

Special Interests: All areas of Physical Therapy treatments.

“I like helping people to maximize their function and independence in order to return to what they like to do.”

Barbara J. Matie, PT

Clinical Care Coordinator

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College

Years of Experience: 26 years experience

Specialty: Acute and sub-acute care

Special Interests: Orthopedics, neurological, amputees, complex medical conditions, and wellness

“It is always a positive and heartfelt rewarding experience to assist patients in restoring their mobility and independence following a life changing health event. It is a privilege to have such an occupation such as this.”

Stephanie Ann Bidar, BS, PT

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science from Trenton State College

Graduate School: Masters in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University

Years of Experience: 16 years experience

Specialty: Lymphedema treatment and course work in McKenzie Approach

Special Interests: Orthopedics and neurological disorders

“People are very remarkable”

Aaron G. Brenner, Associate, PTA

Undergraduate School: Bachelors of Science from Penn State in Business

Associate of Science from Pitt at Titusville as a Physical Therapist assistant

Years of Experience: 12 years experience

Specialty: Trigger point, Myofascial, and Craniosacral course

Special Interests: Orthopedics. Shoulders, neck and back therapy.

“Being able to take a patient to his or her highest functional level is priceless.”

Erica C. Madigan, MS, CCC-SLP

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Clarion University

Graduate School: Master in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Clarion University

Years of Experience: 11 years experience

Specialty: Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders

Special Interests: Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Daniel William Grolemund, OTR/L

Director of Occupational Therapy

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science from Keuka College

Years of Experience: 10 years experience

Specialty: Hand rehabilitation and Functional Capacity Evaluations

Special Interests: Work Hardening and Conditioning

“Ultimately, if you’re not doing what you love, you’re not going to be fulfilled. Sure, to make money, you have to be tough, you have to have some smarts and a little luck would help, but the bottom line is: You have to love what you do.” Donald Trump

Dave P. Lemay, PT

Undergraduate: Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy at Daemen College

Years of Experience: 15 years

Specialty: Trained in the performance of Functional Capacity Evaluations.

Special Interests: Orthopedics and sports related injuries.

Robin Sue Weis, PTA

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education from Slippery Rock University, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville.

Associate of Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Years of Experience: 1.5 years experience

Special Interests: All aspects of the physical therapy profession

“I enjoy helping and educating people to achieve a greater level of wellness for enhanced quality of life.”

Julie R. Clark, MA, CCC, SLP/L

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing from Elmira College

Graduate School: Masters in Speech/Language Pathology from Edinboro University

Years of Experience: 12 years experience

Specialty: Swallowing Disorders

Special Interests: Dysphagia treatment and treatment of neurological speech related disorders.

Professional Information: Certified in Vital Stimulation

“Sometimes the smallest changes have the greatest impact.”

Darbee R. Harrington, PT, DPT, CCI

Undergraduate School: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Penn State University

Graduate School: Slippery Rock University Doctor of Physical Therapy

Years of Experience: 1.5 years experience

Specialty: Work capacity evaluation and clinical education

Special Interests: Running-related injuries

Professional Information: American Physical Therapy Association

“I enjoy practicing physical therapy because I find it rewarding to help patients achieve their optimal functional potential whether that involves the patient returning to his/her prior level of function or adopting compensatory strategies.”


Jenifer Susan Nuhfer, PTA

Undergraduate School: Associate Degree from University of Pittsburgh at Titusville as Physical Therapist Assistant.

Years of Experience: 9 years experience

Special Interests: Orthopedics, lumbosacral dysfunction, and soft tissue work.

“The greatest satisfaction is bringing the patient to the realization that they can make the changes, can challenge themselves to become more active and live a more vital life."


Julie Weiland, OTL

Undergraduate school: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Downstate Medical Center

Years of experience: 24 years

Specialty: Hand Rehabilitation/Orthopedics

Special Interests: Work site ergonomic Evaluations.

To schedule an appointment with one of our staff members or to learn more about our services and everything we have to offer, please call (814) 726-4070 .

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