Sandra Jacobson Lerner, OTR/L
President/CEO

Ms. Lerner founded and remains President/CEO of Comprehensive Therapeutics. She established Comprehensive in 1975 following a successful career in hospital therapy department management. Well respected in rehabilitation, Ms. Lerner brings clients and therapists together as partners, to achieve mutual goals of cost effective, quality rehabilitation. No other company in Illinois provides the level of fully integrated, interdisciplinary services offered by Comprehensive. With more than 30 years of experience, her progressive management style and hands-on quality improvement programs, have distinguished Sandye as a sound, successful business woman and Comprehensive Therapeutics as one of the leading rehabilitation, management, staffing and consultation companies.

Gregg Altobella, MS CCC-SLP
COO /Sr. Vice President

Mr. Altobella has 18 years of experience in healthcare management and leadership roles for publicly held organizations and was a founding partner, president and COO for a private corporation in the Midwest. Gregg comes to Comprehensive Therapeutics most recently from Cardinal Health System, an Indiana based organization, where he served as Chief Operations Officer for their rehabilitation therapy division as well as Sr. Vice President of Orthopedics. Mr. Altobella has also served on the advisory boards of six healthcare agencies and currently serves as the President of the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA). He has advised numerous organizations in a variety of capacities ranging from keynote speaking and strategic planning to the development of clinical models and operations.

Ken Glowacki
Vice President, Finance

Mr. Glowacki, is the Vice President of Finance which focuses on all areas of accounting and financial management. He has a degree in accounting from Loyola University Chicago. Ken has extensive experience in the healthcare arena, ranging from hospitals, home health care and physician's groups to running his own private accounting practice.

Barbara Kabaker, MS CCC/SLP
Vice President, Senior Services

Ms. Kabaker's has extensive experience in supervision and management of therapy services including: hospital department management, outpatient pediatric therapy, and consultation in long-term care. As Vice President of Senior Services, she oversees the management and provision of quality outcome-oriented therapy services in skilled Medicare and subacute units including leading the Skilled Therapy For Independent Living and Focus on Function Programs for Senior Living Communities.

Marlene Kerstein, MS, OTR/L
Vice President, Staffing & Recruitment

Ms. Kerstein has been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years. She has an extensive background in the administration and clinical management for all areas of rehabilitation. Marlene is Vice President overseeing the interim staffing services and continuing education ensuring high quality therapy and client satisfaction. She also oversee the recruitment of quality therapists for all service lines.

Steven W. Lesht, OTR/L
Vice President, Rehab Management Services

Mr. Lesht has been an Occupational Therapist for more that 20 years. Prior to joining Comprehensive in 1994, he directed therapy and nursing services at a major Chicago hospital. Steve is Vice President overseeing three hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician office management services and the pediatric school based therapy and early intervention programs.

Maryrose Murphy, MS, MBA
Vice President, Information & Technology

Ms. Murphy is the Vice President for Information and Technology operations at Comprehensive. Her focus is in the areas of healthcare information systems management and business process analysis and re-design. Before joining Comprehensive, Maryrose was an Assistant Professor in the college of Applied Health Sciences at UIC and also has extensive experience in hospital laboratory analysis and management.

Patty A. Bank, PT/L
Assoc. Vice President, Senior Services

Ms. Bank is a licensed physical therapist and is Associate vice President for Senior Services. She has expertise in therapy services for the geriatric population with a focus on orthopedics and dementia. Patty has developed and taught the Focus on Function Health and Wellness program in our Assisted and Independent Living communities.

Kelli Comise, OTR/L
Assoc. Vice President, Senior Services

Kelli joined Comprehensive Therapeutics as a clinician in 1988. She has experience in management and program development for the geriatric, mentally ill, and developmentally disabled populations. Her skills in critical processing and problem solving plus her common sense approach exceeds client's expectations. Kelli is VP of Consultation for activities and social services in long term care facilities.

Rick Bloomberg, PT, MBA
Director

Rick Bloomberg is a licensed Physical Therapist and the director of a hospital therapy department. He has 14 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic, inpatient and sub-acute rehabilitation. Rick also has worked with Professional, College and High School sports teams prior to joining Comprehensive and he specializes in treating sports injuries.

Joey Jacobson Rosen, MS
Director, Operations

Joey Jacobson Rosen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Family with a specialization in Gerontology. Ms. Rosen holds a Master of Science Degree in Health Systems Management. Joey joined Comprehensive Therapeutics as Director of Operations bringing her experience within the long-term care industry as an operations consultant for healthcare clients

Brad Jourdan, PT
Director

Brad is a registered Physical Therapist with eleven years of clinical and leadership experience. He has expertise in orthopedic injuries; sports medicine, pain management and treating neurologically involved patients. He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Mr. Jourdon is a Director of a Hospital Therapy Department and 3 outpatient clinics.

Amy Grace Rozenberg, MBA, MSPT
Director, Clinical Operations

Ms. Rozenberg has a master in Physical Therapy plus a master in Business Administration with a concentration in management. Amy brings clinical experience from inpatient rehabilitation, day rehabilitation and wound care. As Director of Clinical Operations, Amy works on improving the quality of therapy services provided by CTL and director clinical outcomes measurement for the company.

Rebecca Cassidy, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Manager, Pediatrics/School Services

Becky was promoted to co-manager of Pediatrics/ School Services in 2006, after six years with Comprehensive as a school therapist. She provides students in Chicago Public Schools with direct treatment and assessments while managing and mentoring our school therapists. After graduating Western Michigan University , Becky worked at a Chicago Hospital in both staff and supervisory positions. In her 28 years of practice, Becky has participated in extensive Pediatric continuing education and has advanced certification in Sensory Integration assessment and treatment.

Kimberly Syregelas, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Manager, Pediatrics/Schools Services

Kim is co-manager of Pediatrics/Schools Services. She directs services and assessments for suburban school district clients and she provides mentorship and training for our school therapists. Kim received her degree from Western Michigan University . Before joining Comprehensive Therapeutics in 1995, she worked for more than six years with adults and children with Physical Disabilities and with traumatic brain injuries. Kim has advanced certification in Sensory Integration assessment and treatment.