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MANAGEMENT STAFF
- Vice President of Inpatient Services
- Vice President of Outpatient Services
- Regional Clinical Directors
- Rehabilitation Managers
Jennifer Kurtz, M.S. CCC-SLP is the Vice-President of Inpatient Services. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
Disorders and a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Minot State University. Jennifer’s thirteen years of
healthcare experience in the Seattle area has focused exclusively on the rehabilitation needs of older adults. As a Speech
Language Pathologist, she has specialized in the treatment of patients with neurogenic communication disorders, swallow
dysfunction and tracheostomy/ ventilator dependence. As a manager, she values her rehab teams and seeks to provide the
support they may need to achieve positive outcomes and have fun! Jennifer is a long-standing member of the American
Speech-Language- Hearing Association and is a strong advocate for student programs and clinical mentorship. In her free time,
Jennifer enjoys rock climbing and running with her therapy dog in training, Johhny Cash.
Disorders and a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Minot State University. Jennifer’s thirteen years of
healthcare experience in the Seattle area has focused exclusively on the rehabilitation needs of older adults. As a Speech
Language Pathologist, she has specialized in the treatment of patients with neurogenic communication disorders, swallow
dysfunction and tracheostomy/ ventilator dependence. As a manager, she values her rehab teams and seeks to provide the
support they may need to achieve positive outcomes and have fun! Jennifer is a long-standing member of the American
Speech-Language- Hearing Association and is a strong advocate for student programs and clinical mentorship. In her free time,
Jennifer enjoys rock climbing and running with her therapy dog in training, Johhny Cash.
Kelly M. Cooney, M.A. CCC-SLP is the Vice-President of Outpatient Services for Summit Pacific Outpatient Services (SPOS). She
earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from California
State University, Chico. Kelly sees herself as a clinician first, and her management outcomes have always been focused on a
clinically rich environment where therapists are encouraged to treat every patient, regardless of age, as if they were part of
the family. Her management experience has included single site, multi-site, multi-state,and consulting roles which have
prepared her well to lead SPOS as it grows.
As a manager, she advocates for superior patient care, a supportive and positive work environment for staff, and cooperative
partnership with customers and employees.
Kelly is a long-standing member of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA), and the Washington Speech-
Language-Hearing Association (WSHA). She is a member of ASHA Special Interest Division 11: Administration and Supervision,
and believes that student programs and clinical mentorship of new and exisiting employees are key to ensuring a positive
future for our rehabilitation professions.
Kelly is the Western Regional Coordinator for NARA, The National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies.
In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, travel, and meeting new people.
earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from California
State University, Chico. Kelly sees herself as a clinician first, and her management outcomes have always been focused on a
clinically rich environment where therapists are encouraged to treat every patient, regardless of age, as if they were part of
the family. Her management experience has included single site, multi-site, multi-state,and consulting roles which have
prepared her well to lead SPOS as it grows.
As a manager, she advocates for superior patient care, a supportive and positive work environment for staff, and cooperative
partnership with customers and employees.
Kelly is a long-standing member of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA), and the Washington Speech-
Language-Hearing Association (WSHA). She is a member of ASHA Special Interest Division 11: Administration and Supervision,
and believes that student programs and clinical mentorship of new and exisiting employees are key to ensuring a positive
future for our rehabilitation professions.
Kelly is the Western Regional Coordinator for NARA, The National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies.
In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, travel, and meeting new people.
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Good Samaritan Rehab
Jack Heininger is the Director of Partnership Development and the Rehab Manager for SPOS Arlington. Jack received his
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania
State University in State College, PA, and his Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Whatcom Community College in
Bellingham, WA. Jack‘s long term care experience is diverse. He has been successful as a social service director, business office
manager, staffing manager, and therapy program manager. This background gives him a strong
foundation for facilitating partnerships to provide the best possible care. Jack is a sports enthusiast originally from
Philadelphia. He is loyal to the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and the beloved Nittany Lions. He lives in Lake Stevens, WA with his wife,
and 2 daughters.
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania
State University in State College, PA, and his Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Whatcom Community College in
Bellingham, WA. Jack‘s long term care experience is diverse. He has been successful as a social service director, business office
manager, staffing manager, and therapy program manager. This background gives him a strong
foundation for facilitating partnerships to provide the best possible care. Jack is a sports enthusiast originally from
Philadelphia. He is loyal to the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and the beloved Nittany Lions. He lives in Lake Stevens, WA with his wife,
and 2 daughters.
Kelly E. Emerson, MSPT, is the Regional Clinical Director for Southern Washington. She earned a Master of Science in Physical
Therapy (MSPT) from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. Kelly has 7 years experience as a physical therapist and
has worked in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient, home health and currently skilled nursing. She enjoys working
with the older adult population and the interaction she has daily with professionals from other aspects of rehabilitation and
healthcare. In her role as Senior Clinical Coordinator, Kelly is able to share her broad knowledge base and provide clinical
support to the clinicians in the skilled nursing setting. Kelly assists in the development and maintenance of clinical programs in
the Washington facilities. In her free time Kelly enjoys running and spending time with her family.
Therapy (MSPT) from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. Kelly has 7 years experience as a physical therapist and
has worked in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient, home health and currently skilled nursing. She enjoys working
with the older adult population and the interaction she has daily with professionals from other aspects of rehabilitation and
healthcare. In her role as Senior Clinical Coordinator, Kelly is able to share her broad knowledge base and provide clinical
support to the clinicians in the skilled nursing setting. Kelly assists in the development and maintenance of clinical programs in
the Washington facilities. In her free time Kelly enjoys running and spending time with her family.
Heather Larson is the Regional Clinical Director covering the state of Oregon. She is an Occupational Therapist who graduated
from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR and has worked in skilled nursing for over 10 years. Heather has a strong rehab
focus on our societal roles and daily functions and the restoration of these for older adults. As an OT she believes in the
importance of participation in meaningful activities to achieve and maintain good health and quality of life. Heather is a member
of the Occupational Therapy Association on Oregon and has participated in planning the annual OT conference. She resides in
Redmond, Oregon with her two boys and enjoys running, volleyball, hiking and scuba diving.
from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR and has worked in skilled nursing for over 10 years. Heather has a strong rehab
focus on our societal roles and daily functions and the restoration of these for older adults. As an OT she believes in the
importance of participation in meaningful activities to achieve and maintain good health and quality of life. Heather is a member
of the Occupational Therapy Association on Oregon and has participated in planning the annual OT conference. She resides in
Redmond, Oregon with her two boys and enjoys running, volleyball, hiking and scuba diving.
Mira Waszak, OTR/L is a Regional Clinical Director for Summit Pacific Rehab in Western Washington. She received her BS in
Finance and worked for NASA Glenn Research Center. She then received her BS in Occupational Therapy from Cleveland State
University and started her OT career treating children with autism. She has over 12 years of experience working with the
geriatric population in a variety of settings. She believes OT can benefit all seniors from prevention to end of life. She enjoys
being part of a profession that advocates for our seniors.
Finance and worked for NASA Glenn Research Center. She then received her BS in Occupational Therapy from Cleveland State
University and started her OT career treating children with autism. She has over 12 years of experience working with the
geriatric population in a variety of settings. She believes OT can benefit all seniors from prevention to end of life. She enjoys
being part of a profession that advocates for our seniors.
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