Vereen Team
Fisioterapia
Tina Jenkins, fisioterapeuta, terapeuta ocupacional titulada
Physical and Occupational Therapist
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Tina Jenkins, fisioterapeuta, terapeuta ocupacional titulada
Tina Jenkins, fisioterapeuta titulada (PT) y terapeuta ocupacional titulada (OTR/L), se incorporó al equipo del Centro Vereen en 2015 tras haber trabajado durante casi veinte años en el Centro Médico Phoebe-Worth. Como parte del equipo del Centro Vereen, Tina se ocupará de casos tanto de pacientes hospitalizados como ambulatorios en el ámbito de la fisioterapia y la terapia ocupacional.
Tina aporta una gran experiencia al equipo de Vereen. Obtuvo su licenciatura en Fisioterapia en la Universidad Médica de Carolina del Sur en 1982. Tras continuar su formación en la Universidad de Belmont, Tina obtuvo allí su Máster en Terapia Ocupacional en 2004. Cuando se le preguntó qué era lo que más le gustaba de trabajar en fisioterapia y terapia ocupacional, Tina respondió: «La profesión de la rehabilitación me da la oportunidad de transmitir un poco de amor cada día». Uno de los temas actuales en rehabilitación que más le interesa es ayudar a las personas a envejecer bien y a mantenerse sanas toda la vida.
Originaria de Carolina del Sur, Tina está casada con Butch Jenkins, que también es fisioterapeuta. Tienen tres hijos: Johnathan trabaja en sistemas de información financiera, Savannah está cursando un doctorado en fisioterapia en la Universidad de St. Augustine (Florida) y William Hunter es un futbolista de primer año en la Universidad de Charleston (Virginia Occidental). Tina y Butch viven en Sumner y, en su tiempo libre, disfrutan juntos de la agricultura, el senderismo, el ciclismo y los viajes.
Scott Romanowski, PT, OCS, OMPT
T. Scott Romanowski, PT, OCS, OMPT, is the Assistant Vice President of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Services for the Vereen Rehabilitation Center at Colquitt Regional Health System. A 1988 graduate of the University of Buffalo, Scott has served as a director for several rehabilitation facilities and, from 1995-2002, served as the program director for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville, GA.
Scott was first recognized as Board Certified in Orthopedics by the American Physical Therapy Association in 1993 and has completed an eighteen-month clinical residency program and passed the requirements to be designated as an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist.
Scott served a seven-year term as a committee chair for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, which is responsible for the construction of the national PT and PTA licensure examinations and has been appointed to serve on the new National Continuing Competence Task Force for the same organization. He was also recognized by the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia as the Physical Therapist of the Year for 2002 and has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Federation of State Boards.
Within the scope of physical therapy practice, Scott is interested in the treatment of sports and orthopedic injuries, obstetric and spinal/pelvic disorders, and particularly the treatment of chronic headaches.
Tony Sheffield, PT
Tony Sheffield, PT, is a staff physical therapist at Colquitt Regional Health System. A 1996 graduate of Georgia State University, Tony has spent the last 18 years providing physical therapy services in the South Georgia area. Tony is married to his wife Fran and they live in Cairo with their two children, Fletcher (11) and Sarah (9).
Tony has been a member of the staff here since 2006. He has advanced training in orthopedics with emphasis on the treatment of neck, back and pelvis disorders. He has a special interest in treating endurance athletes (runners, triathletes, cyclists) and is currently working toward designing a program specific to these athletes.
Brandon Smith, fisioterapeuta, doctor en fisioterapia
Brandon Smith, fisioterapeuta titulado (PT) y doctor en fisioterapia (DPT), se incorporó al Centro de Rehabilitación Vereen como fisioterapeuta en 2016. Graduado por la Universidad de Georgia, Brandon completó su doctorado en fisioterapia en la Universidad Nova Southeastern en la primavera de 2015.
Brandon, que nació y se crió en el condado de Colquitt, vive de nuevo en Moultrie con su esposa, Alexa. En su tiempo libre, le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia, entre la que se encuentra Jessica Edwards, miembro de la Asociación de Padres y Profesores (PTA) del equipo Vereen, jugar al golf y salir a correr.
En el ámbito de la fisioterapia, Brandon está interesado en el tratamiento de lesiones ortopédicas. Como fisioterapeuta del equipo Vereen, trabajará tanto en el ámbito de la atención hospitalaria como en el ambulatorio.
Stella Wingate, PT, DPT, ATRIC
Stella F. Wingate, PT, DPT, ATRIC, has been a staff physical therapist at Colquitt Regional Health System since 2005.
Born and raised in the Philippines, Stella graduated with a B.S. Physical Therapy degree in 2003 from Cebu Doctors’ University. Stella became licensed in her country the same year and was practicing and teaching at her Alma Mater before being employed at Colquitt Regional and the Vereen Center. Since coming to live in Moultrie, Stella has provided services to geriatrics, orthopedics, neurologic, and pediatric populations in and the surrounding areas.
Stella has also recently completed her doctorate degree in physical therapy at Shenandoah University and obtained an aquatic certification with the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute.
Within the scope of physical therapy practice, Stella is interested in the treatment of spinal and pelvic disorders, orthopedic injuries, post-surgical and post-traumatic care.
James Davis, PTA
James Davis, PTA, is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at the Vereen Rehabilitation Center. A graduate of Darton State College, James has worked in the field for over 10 years. He has a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked two years as a PRN staff therapist for Vereen before coming on board full-time in 2018.
Raised in Doerun, James now resides in Moultrie with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering with local substance abuse recovery programs, working in his yard, and spending time with friends and family.
As a PTA on the Vereen Team, James will work primarily in the areas of inpatient care and home health.
James Davis is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at the Vereen Center. He grew up in Doerun, Georgia. He decided to pursue a healthcare career and became a Certified Nursing Assistant, graduating from Darton State College in 1999.
After graduation, Davis got hired as a CNA at Cook Community Center. He specialized in restorative care, and his main job duties were to help patients with their range of motion and walking therapies. While at the center, Davis was considering a career shift. He went back to Darton in 2015 and was studying to be a social worker, but a friend of his, Frank George, encouraged him to stay in healthcare.
“Frank is an Occupational Therapist,” Davis said. “He convinced me to switch to a Physical Therapist Assistant, as it was similar to what I do now. So, I decided to give that a try.”
After getting his PTA certification, as well as a degree in health information, Davis started working at South Georgia Medical Center in 2016. He later learned of an opportunity to fill a position at the Vereen Center through George. He joined the staff full-time in 2018.
Davis said his job now is similar to his role as a CNA, but he is more hands-on and given more responsibility.
“My workday varies,” he said. “ A PTA can work at a variety of places and environments. I look at my schedule, PT evaluation, and goals. I begin to administer treatment. The only difference is I can’t do evaluation and discharge.”
He is satisfied with the transition into his new role.
“Vereen is an umbrella organization, and it covers outpatient and home health,” he said. “I love working with home health and seeing people get better. Seeing that smile come on their face is a reward.”
Davis resides in Moultrie with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering with local substance abuse recovery programs, working in his yard, and spending time with friends and family. He also coaches flag football in the summer.
“I love helping the youth as well as being outdoors and playing sports,” he said. “Doing what I love while helping others is my life.”
Beth Middleton, PTA
Beth Middleton, PTA, has been employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Colquitt Regional Health System
since 1998. Beth graduated with honors from Southwest Georgia Technical College in Thomasville, Ga., in junio 1998.
Beth worked as a PT tech for 2 years while attending PTA school. In 1997, she was recognized as the Georgia Hospital Association G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador, Giving Recognition for Excellence, Advocacy and Teamwork in the hospital, community and profession. Beth also served in the employee committee for 3 years, 2 of them as Secretary.
Beth enjoys all aspects of her job, but especially enjoys working with post-surgical patients, strokes & wound care.
Terapia ocupacional
Chris Stroh, terapeuta ocupacional registrado (OTR/L), terapeuta especializado en manos (CHT)
Chris Stroh, OTR/L, CHT, es terapeuta ocupacional y terapeuta de mano certificado en el Centro de Rehabilitación Vereen. Chris se licenció en Biología y Química por la Universidad Estatal de Dakota del Sur en 1992 y, posteriormente, cursó sus estudios en la Universidad Florida A&M, donde obtuvo la licenciatura en Terapia Ocupacional.
La experiencia laboral de Chris incluye: 1) El Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, durante 2 años, en un entorno dedicado principalmente a la atención de urgencias, donde prestó servicios para afecciones ortopédicas, neurológicas y médicas generales. 2) HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, durante 7 años, en un entorno de hospitalización y atención ambulatoria, prestando asistencia en afecciones ortopédicas, neurológicas y generales. También participó en el programa de Rehabilitación Industrial, donde realizó controles de garantía de calidad para las evaluaciones regionales de capacidad funcional y laboral. Chris es además terapeuta de mano certificado, una titulación especialmente exigente y muy respetada dentro de la comunidad médica.
Chris trabaja en el Colquitt Regional Health System desde 2004 y está especializado en el tratamiento de lesiones de las extremidades superiores, con especial interés en las lesiones ortopédicas del hombro y la mano.
Sabrina J Shumans, COTA/L
Sabrina Jacobs Shumans, COTA/L, joined the Occupational Therapy department at Vereen Rehabilitation Center in Enero 2014 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She is a 2006 graduate of Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA. Sabrina received her Georgia Occupational Therapy Assistant license in 2006 and most recently earned her Physical Agent Modalities certification in 2013.
Sabrina began her career as a COTA/L at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA, where she worked 2 years in the inpatient rehab unit, providing skilled services to patients with conditions including CVA, upper and lower orthopedics, and cardiac conditions. Before joining the Colquitt Regional team, she was employed with Select Medical at Cobblestone Nursing Center in Moultrie, GA, for 5 years, providing Occupational Therapy services to patients in a skilled nursing setting with conditions including upper and lower orthopedics, cardiac, CVA, and generalized deconditioning following recent hospitalization.
A native of Moultrie, Sabrina graduated from Colquitt County High School in 2003. She is an active member of Autreyville Baptist Church and a member of the Hamilton Elementary School PTO. She is married to Neil Shumans, a local bank manager. They have two daughters, Abbie and Allie.
Sabrina Shumans is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at the Vereen Center, where she works with Occupational Therapists to help patients who have difficulties performing daily tasks due to illness or injury. She grew up in Colquitt County and graduated from Colquitt County High School in 2003. After graduation, she decided to obtain a license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Middle Georgia State University. She completed her studies in 2006.
“I decided to just get the associate’s degree because I was not interested in nursing,” Shumans said. “I still wanted to primarily focus on patient care, though, so I stuck with science and getting the certificate.”
Shumans worked her first COTA/L job at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia, where she worked at the rehab clinic. She held that position for two years.
She then went to work for the Cobblestone Nursing Center in Moultrie, Georgia, from 2008 to 2013. She helped patients with orthopedics and deconditioning (from hospitalization). In 2013, Shumans decided to get another certificate, this time for Physical Agent Modalities.
Shumans heard about the Vereen Center in 2014 when an assistant position opened up. Shumans decided to apply, and she has called it home ever since.
“I am glad I joined the team back in 2014,” she said. “The best part about the job is the family atmosphere. Everyone’s close. It’s also local.”
Shumans made it clear she plans on staying with Vereen for the long haul.
“I am very comfortable with my position as the Occupational Therapy Assistant,” she said. “I have no plans to do anything else at this time.”
When she is not working, Shumans describes herself as family-oriented, as she enjoys attending Autreyville Baptist Church every week alongside her husband and two daughters. She also likes to be active in her children’s academics and extracurriculars, as she is a member of the Parent-Teacher Organization for Hamilton Elementary School.
Certified Athletic Trainers
Emma Crist, fisioterapeuta titulada, entrenadora deportiva certificada
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Jaclyn Donovan, MBA, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Cuidado de las heridas
Logopedia
Heather Edwards
Heather Edwards es coordinadora de la Unidad de Logopedia del Colquitt Regional Health System desde mayo de 2018.
Se licenció en 2002 en Educación Infantil por la Universidad Estatal de Valdosta. Trabajó como educadora en la Junta de Educación del Condado de Colquitt y, justo antes de incorporarse al CRMC, ocupó el cargo de coordinadora del programa de formación para jóvenes y coordinadora de las pruebas de fin de itinerario formativo en el Instituto de Secundaria del Condado de Colquitt.
Heather se comunica y coordina con los pacientes y sus familias para ayudarles a recibir la atención excepcional que nuestro Departamento de Logopedia ofrece a nuestros pacientes.
Renee Crosby, Máster en Educación, Logopeda Certificada (CCC-SLP)
Speech Pathologist
Laura Durrence, Máster en Educación, Logopeda Certificada (CCC-SLP)
Speech Pathologist
Ivy Evers, Máster en Educación, Logopeda Certificada (CCC-SLP)
Speech Pathologist
Katelyn Fletcher, Máster en Educación, logopeda certificada
Speech Pathologist
Michele Masterson, Máster en Educación, Logopeda Certificada (CCC-SLP)
Speech Pathologist
