Rehabilitation Services

Physical Therapy

Our Staff

Jim Tempest, Manager of Rehabilitation ServicesJim Tempest, PT

Jim is the Manager of Rehabilitation Services at Highland Hospital. He received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy with a minor in Biology from Daemen College.

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EmilyEmily McGrain, PT

Emily graduated from Daemen College with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a minor in Biology. She is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association and currently works on the Acute Care for Elders unit at Highland.

RobRobert Masterman, PT

Rob graduated from Utica College with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. His interests include working with patients in the cardiopulmonary and progressive care patient populations.

CindyCynthia Paris, PT

Cindy graduated from D'Youville College with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. She is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association. Her interests are in geriatric and general surgey patient populations.

LydelleLydelle Rumsey, PT

Lydelle graduated from Suny HSC at Syracuse with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Her interests are in general orthopaedics and acute care.

Stephanie Hogan, PTA pictureStephanie Hogan, PTA

Stephanie graduated from Genesee Community College with an AAS as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

KateKate Driscoll, PT

Kate graduated from Ithaca College with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. She is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association. Her interests include general medical-surgical and progrssive care patient populations.

MissyMissy O'Donnell, PT

Missy graduated from Nazareth College with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Her interests are in neurological and general medical-surgical patient populations.

Melissa SMelissa Shiffer, PT

Melissa graduated from Nazareth College with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Her interests include the general orthopaedics patient population.

Spencer Caal, PT pictureJ. Spencer Caal, PT

Spencer graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health. His interests include the neurological and acute medical-surgical patient populations.