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2022 Clinician of the Year

Physical Therapist Assistant Finalists

Cheryl Covell, PTA

Cheryl Covell
PTA

St. Petersburg, FL

What people said about Cheryl:
“Cheryl is a great asset to our organization. From the start, she was very eager to pick up visits and has been reliable in providing care to several patients. She strives to improve their quality of life by always offering exceptional care and her trusted expertise. With each visit, she ensures compliance and is consistent with completing and submitting her documentation in a timely manner. Cheryl is making a difference and I’m grateful to have made a connection with her through Axxess CARE!”

– Mark Miklos, Executive Director and Administrator, Able Palms Home and Health Care Services, Inc.

Cheryl has been a physical therapist assistant for 26 years and a director of rehabilitation for more than seven years. She has vast expertise with geriatrics and mostly works in home healthcare and at skilled nursing facilities. Cheryl has experience with hiring and onboarding new rehabilitation staff, as well as training other directors to manage organizational locations.
Jessie Rodriguez, PTA

Jessie Rodriguez
PTA

Bedford, TX

What people said about Jessie:
“Jessie is the best therapist I have ever worked with. He is dependable, goes above and beyond for his patients and is willing to work with any patient. His go-getter mentality and positive attitude is the reason he is highly requested by patients.”

– Joni Pearson, Lead Scheduler, Amcare Pro Home Health

Jessie has been a physical therapist assistant for 16 years. He has worked at various rehabilitation and home care facilities where he has taken on leadership roles to help improve quality care for the aging population. Jessie approaches all his patients with compassion and positive communication. He has developed lasting friendships with his patients and their families, which has been a rewarding experience for him. In his free time, you can find him at the gym, doing outdoor activities or visiting his son’s family. Jessie is a five-star rated clinician on Axxess CARE.
Kevin Strickland, PTA

Kevin Strickland
PTA

Lancaster, TX

What people said about Kevin:
“Kevin is very professional. Any patient that works with him loves him. He is really good at making patients feel comfortable and confident and his documentation is always on time.”

– Cheryl Kirkwood, Administrator, M&L Medical Services

Kevin has been practicing home health therapy for 17 years. He graduated from Wichita State University with Associate of Science-Physical Therapist Assistant and Bachelor of Arts in Exercises Science degrees. Kevin is also state and nationally certified as an athletic trainer (LAT and ATC). He loves helping people reach their full potential. Kevin is a five-star rated clinician on Axxess CARE.
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Eligibility

Nominated clinicians must have:

  • An active Axxess CARE profile on the mobile app
  • Completed internal or external visits for the nominating organization
  • A star rating
Nurse

Eligibility

Nominated clinicians must have:

  • An active Axxess CARE profile on the mobile app
  • Completed internal or external visits for the nominating organization
  • A star rating
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Gregory Cobbs Jr., PTA

Gregory Cobbs Jr.

PTA

Lynwood, IL

What people said about Gregory:
“Gregory is a diligent physical therapist professional who consistently delivers great care in a prompt manner. He is highly regarded by our patients.”

– Felix Leshey, My home nurses llc

Gregory is an exceptional physical therapist with 9 years of experience providing quality care to patients. He is well-liked for his friendly, easygoing demeanor and excellent conversational skills. 

 Jessie Rodriguez, PTA

Jessie Rodriguez

PTA

Bedford, TX

What people said about Jessie:
“Jessie is the best therapist I have ever worked with. He is dependable, goes above and beyond for his patients and is willing to work with any patient. His go-getter mentality and positive attitude is the reason he is highly requested by patients.”

– Joni Pearson, Lead Scheduler, Amcare Pro Home Health

Jessie has been a physical therapist assistant for 16 years. He has worked at various rehabilitation and home care facilities where he has taken on leadership roles to help improve quality care for the aging population. Jessie approaches all his patients with compassion and positive communication. He has developed lasting friendships with his patients and their families, which has been a rewarding experience for him. In his free time, you can find him at the gym, doing outdoor activities or visiting his son’s family. Jessie is a five-star rated clinician on Axxess CARE.

 Cheryl Covell, PTA

Cheryl Covell

PTA

St. Petersburg, FL

What people said about Cheryl: 
"Cheryl's eagerness, reliability, and exceptional care make her a valuable asset to our organization. She ensures compliance, timely documentation, and improves patients' quality of life. Her work is appreciated and we're grateful to have connected through Axxess CARE."

– Mark Miklos, Executive Director and Administrator, Able Palms Home and Health Care Services, Inc

With 26 years of experience as a physical therapist assistant, Cheryl specializes in geriatrics and works PRN for home health care. She has worked at skilled nursing facilities and been a rehab director for over 7 years, including hiring and acclimating new rehab directors at various facilities outside of Florida.