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Terrence Carolan, managing director of the Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services accreditation areas, has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, administrator, and educator in the human services field. Carolan joined CARF after working in clinical and administrative leadership positions within Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Division and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation since 2001. Carolan was a CARF surveyor for 10 years. Carolan holds a master-of-science degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston and did his undergraduate work in biology at The College of New Jersey. Also, he recently completed his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Areas of Expertise (17)
Concussion Rehabilitation
Elder mobility needs
Care for Older Adults
Aging with a disability
Evidence-based practice initiative
Interdisciplinary pain management
Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain injury programs
Healthcare quality oversight
Physical and rehabilitation medicine
Case Management
Cancer rehabilitation
Performance Management
Adult Day Services
Respite Care
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Assisted Living
Education (3)
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Master in Business Administration
Simmons College, Boston: Master of science, Physical therapy
The College of New Jersey: Bachelor of Science, Biology
Links (1)
Media Appearances (1)
Terry Carolan brings more than two decades of field experience to medical rehabilitation managing director role
CARF International online
2021-08-02
Following more than 20 years in the field of medical rehabilitation as an administrator, provider, and educator, Terrence Carolan has accepted an appointment as managing director of medical rehabilitation for CARF International beginning August 30. Carolan will join CARF staff after working in clinical and administrative leadership positions within Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Division and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation since 2001. Both Select Medical and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation operate CARF-accredited programs. Carolan has been a CARF surveyor for 10 years. Carolan holds a master-of-science degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston and did his undergraduate work in biology at The College of New Jersey. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Event Appearances (3)
Leveling the Field: Enhancing Health Equity and Accessibility with New Concussion Rehabilitation Program Standards
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference Atlanta, Georgia
2023-11-02
It Takes a Village: Rehab’s Current and Future Role in Concussion Rehabilitation Programs
American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association 2023 Fall Educational Conference & Expo Dallas, Texas
2023-10-17
Enhancing Access to Rehabilitation Around the World
American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association 2023 Fall Educational Conference & Expo Dallas, Texas
2023-10-16
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