Minnesota - Monticello | NovaCare Rehabilitation

Jake Jenssen, P.T., DPT, ATC

Jake utilizes a holistic approach and treats the whole person with research-based, hands-on care to gain optimal results. He enjoys treating patients with orthopaedic or sports medicine concerns, including knee, shoulder or back pain. Jake earned a doctorate of physical therapy from Creighton University and is a certified athletic trainer through St. Cloud State University. He enjoys spending time with his family, golf, ice hockey and is an avid fan of Cornhusker football, Creighton basketball, the Twins, the Wild and the Vikings.

Shirley Kleinwachter, P.T.

Shirley enjoys working with all types of patients. She is a certified lymphedema specialist using the Voddder Technique and works with cancer survivors to regain function and reduce pain associated with cancer treatment. Shirley also leads the WorkStrategies Program in Monticello and is WorkWell Certified to do Functional Capacity Evaluations. She works with work conditioning patients, performs pre-employment screens and helps other therapists manage workers' compensation patients.

Sarah Mattson, P.T.

Sarah brings energy and experience to the patients she treats. She enjoys treating patients of all kinds, particularly orthopaedics, pediatrics and runners.

Rhonda Eckhart, P.T.

Rhonda has achieved success in the treatment of chronic pain and women’s health. Her multi-faceted approach to treating the whole patient has proven successful in relieving pain and increasing function. Rhonda earned a physical therapy degree in 1984 from the University of North Dakota and has a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in psychology from Augustana College. She has completed numerous continuing education courses and practices according to the needs of her patients.

Elliott Olson, DPT

Elliott strives to maximize the rehabilitative potential in all of his patients. He enjoys building a therapeutic alliance with them to optimize their treatment results. Elliott has a passion for treating all orthopaedic conditions. He enjoys running, coaching soccer, spending time with his family and taking road trips throughout the United States.

Chris Kaplan, P.T.

Chris strives to maximize patient function and enjoys helping people return to their usual activities and hobbies. He combines exercise and education to treat a variety of orthopaedic conditions. He enjoys weight lifting, trail running, being outdoors, spending times with friends and family and reading.

Katelyn O'Keefe, OTR

Katelyn is an occupational therapist for NovaCare Rehabilitation at the Rogers and Monticello centers. She enjoys working with a variety of patients and specializes in diagnoses of the upper extremity. She especially enjoys seeing the progress a patient makes and celebrating their gains in function. Katelyn is an advocate for patient education, proper body ergonomics, providing up-to-date treatments and developing patient-specific treatment programs.

Jill Radermacher, PTA

Jill brings a high level of energy and a positive approach to the patients she treats. Quality care and excellence is her ultimate goal. Jill works with all types of patients, including orthopaedics, lymphedema and the injured worker. She performs many of the pre-employment screens in Monticello.

Courtney Kelly, ATC

Courtney is the lead athletic trainer for Monticello High School. Working in the center under the supervision of physical therapists, she executes exercise programs with a variety of patients. Courtney also provides Post-Offer Employment Testing.

Deb Musgrove, PTA

Deb is a physical therapist assistant working in both the outpatient and the inpatient settings in Monticello. She works with a variety of patients under the direction of our staff physical therapists.

Paul Hansen, ATR

Paul is the senior business development manager for NovaCare Rehabilitation in Minnesota. He also is an athletic trainer helping with event coverage at multiple schools, including Monticello and Big Lake.

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