Meet Our Associates
Gentiva® associates are the foundation of our company.They strive to be the best, and that means working for the best. With opportunities unmatched by other companies, that's why they came to Gentiva. Here's what some of our associates have to say:
Mary Ann Hollinden
Registered Nurse
"There's nowhere else I'd rather be. Gentiva is a great place to spend your career."
Mary Ann has seen the nursing profession undergo dramatic changes in her more than 25 years with the company. Ongoing training through Gentiva University, our in-house education center, has enabled her – and all our clinicians – to keep up with those changes.
Hector Martinez
Manager, Clinical Practice
"Gentiva has given me the opportunity to do something I love and be recognized for doing it well."
Because Hector is dedicated to improving the quality of care for all patients, Gentiva recognized his commitment by promoting him to a manager role within a year of his joining the company. Determination and willingness to succeed are rewarded at Gentiva.
Fahimeh Nouri
Director of Payroll
"As I've grown my knowledge, at Gentiva I've been able to grow my career."
In Fahimeh's almost 30 years with Gentiva, she has gone from billing clerk to payroll manager to director of the payroll department. Since Gentiva makes an active career path available to all associates, as Fahimeh advanced her learning she was also able to advance her career.
Rich Orrison
Area Specialties Director
"Gentiva has afforded me career opportunities I couldn't have found anywhere else."
Rich joined Gentiva as a per diem physical therapist in 2000. Two years later he became a full-time therapist, and then a team leader in 2004. Before reaching his present position, he was promoted to Gentiva Orthopedics Director, and Rehab Director.
Janice Martin
Registered Nurse
"I love being able to work with other people to do something really important for the community."
Janice lives the Gentiva brand by creating a culture of teamwork, learning and collaboration. She especially enjoys helping new associates, and provides them such a positive experience that they recommend Gentiva as an employer of choice to their colleagues.
Steve Decola
Manager, Technical Services
"I'm so glad for the opportunity to use my skills to make a difference in my company."
Associates at Gentiva are encouraged to always be looking for ways to make things better. Steve follows through on that philosophy by proactively seeking out new solutions, and solving problems by getting everyone involved in the decision-making process.
Mary Jo Allen
AVP, Nursing Specialties
"Being an associate at Gentiva allows me to shape the way healthcare is delivered in our country."
Gentiva is continuously developing and perfecting new, innovative specialties. As AVP of Gentiva Cardiopulmonary and Gentiva Senior Health, Mary Jo is leading and expanding programs that help keep patients in their homes, where they want to be.