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Joseph P. Jacob MD, Medical Director
Dr. Joseph Jacob comes to Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital from Medford, New Jersey, were he was chief for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Attending Physiatrist for Virtua – West Jersey Health System. He also was the Associated Medical Director for Mediples Rehabilitation Hospital in Marton, New Jersey and the President of the Garden State Rehabilitation Medicine. He is a Diplomat of American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a Certified Independent Medical Examiner.


Samuel Laney, MD, Assistant Medical Director
Dr. Laney received his undergraduate degree from California State University San Bernardino. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. His residency was completed at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver where he specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prior to attending Medical School, Sam was a finish carpenter and cabinet maker having completed an apprenticeship in the Carpenters Union. He also has a longstanding interest in outdoor sports, exercise physiology, music and philosophy. His transition to the medical profession with a focus on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was fueled by his desire to heal patients using a “head to toe, practical, functional and holistic approach."


Terry Harding, Director of Quality
Ms. Harding earned degrees in Physical Therapy and Physical Education in New York and moved to Colorado in 1987 to practice in the therapy field. She gained valuable inpatient and outpatient clinical experience in Loveland and transitioned to rehab management for the past 11 years. The most exciting part of the rehabilitation process for her is the joy and celebration as patients regain independence in their lives. Terry derives great satisfaction in helping provide a positive experience for patients and families throughout the recovery process.


Staci Stone, Director of Marketing and Business Development
Staci Stone received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of North Dakota in 1994. Since that time she has practiced and managed in a variety of settings including Acute Care, Home Care, and Skilled Nursing. Prior to accepting the position as Director of Marketing and Business Development, Staci was a Senior Clinical Liaison for Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital and Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospitals and has been with Ernest Health, Inc. since 2005.


Rhonda Carolus, Director of Nursing
Rhonda Carolus has 13 years experience as a registered nurse. Clinical experience includes critical care, surgical acute care, skilled care and cardiac rehabilitation. She has spent the last 9 years as a Director of Nursing in a Critical Access Hospital.


Jon Campbell, Rph, Director of Pharmacy Services
Mr. Campbell has 11 years of pharmacy practice and pharmacy management experience in acute care and specialty healthcare organizations, including home health care and long term care. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from The University of Colorado School of Pharmacy.


Reb Bryant, Director of Human Resources
Reb has several years of human resource experience, most recently working in human resources for a Northern Colorado health system. He has held positions in Employee Retention and Relations, Training, and Career Coaching. His career includes different leadership positions in the U.S. Coast Guard. He holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University.


Renee Fleener, Director of Therapy Operations
Ms. Fleener received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1999. Since that time, she has practiced in a variety of settings including pediatrics, outpatient, acute care, home health, and acute rehabilitation. She is currently pursuing an MBA through Regis University. Prior to accepting the position a Director of Therapy Operations, Ms. Fleener worked as a Rehabilitation Specialist for Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital where she focused on program development and marketing.


James Parnham, Director of Plant Operations
Mr. Parnham has 22 years of experience in health care facility maintenance. As the Plant Operations Director, his primary focus is in facility safety and customer satisfaction. Mr. Parnham has extensive experience in institutional construction ranging from demolition to interior decorating as well as extensive knowledge of State Health Department regulations, Joint Commission, NFPA Life Safety and Liquid and Gas Oxygen, Respiratory Vacuum Systems, Recirculation Hoods, HVAC and Emergency Power Systems. He has maintained facility grounds, landscaping and irrigation in Minnesota and Colorado climates.