Dr. Jesse Yurko Director of Clinical Operations

Jesse G. Yurko, Director of Clinical Operations is a graduate of Misericordia University, where he received his Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 2011 and then his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in 2013. Jesse knew he wanted to be a physical therapist since he was 14 years of age as he attended physical therapy himself for a track and field injury. After completing physical therapy care for himself, he saw the positive impact it had on his life and getting him back to his prior level of function. After that time, he knew he wanted to dedicate his career to helping people return to the activities they love to do as well.

Upon graduating college and getting board certified in physical therapy, Jesse has spent time helping patients in the outpatient orthopedic setting, inpatient setting, and home health care setting. Most of Jesse’s experience has been in the outpatient setting where he has multiple years of experience treating various orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, pre- and post-surgical care, balance therapy, vertigo therapy, and cardiovascular therapy. Jesse holds many certifications including; The Graston Technique, massage cupping, dry trigger point needling and Total Motion Release. Jesse also has a manual therapy certification from the Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. In addition, Jesse is currently working to obtain his certification to become a certified hand therapist. In addition to being a physical therapist, Jesse has many years of experience as a clinic manager, where he also is currently serving as the manager at First Physical Therapy.

Jesse is happily married and has two children, all of whom he is very proud of and keeps him very active. In his spare time, he enjoys taking trips with his family, attending concerts and sporting events, and going out to eat at restaurants.