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WHAT'S NEW
Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Program
The Geriatric Physical Therapy residency program at The Jewish Home for the Elderly provides physical therapists with an opportunity to develop advanced competency skills in geriatric physical therapy. This experience is designed to prepare the individual to take the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties exam in Geriatric Physical Therapy.
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Helen Bein and Jennifer Peterson, OTR, doing arm exercises while also improving balance skills
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Beatrice Nucera and Carrie Blumenthal, PT, practice safe leg extension techniques
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The residency is a year long program and includes mentored clinical practice in the following areas of physical therapy; neurologic, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and general musculoskeletal treatment of the older adult. Didactic instruction includes distance learning through Sacred Heart University and seminars in geriatric physical therapy on-line. |
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| All applicants who are eligible for physical therapy licensure in the state of Connecticut are welcome to apply. |
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Zuza Zatka, Pam Pekar, Rehab Aide, Eva Siegel, and Laura Laskey, PT, developing upper body strength and fluidity
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David Erenberg, centenarian plus, maintains his arm strength with a cycler in the Home Rehab Gym |
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For additional information contact:
Sheila Thomas Watts PT, MS, GCS
Director of Physical Therapy Residency Program
The Jewish Home For The Elderly
Fairfield, CT
203-365-6449
wattss12@sacredheart.edu
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