Arthur R. Stout, Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital administrator, announced the recent employment of Steven Kuneck Jr. to the Physical Therapy Department at the Lehighton hospital.

Kuneck will assist James Gruber in all functions of the physical therapy department, including rehabilitation of stroke patients, arthritic disabilities and treatments pertaining to injuries and physical disabilities.

The new employee earned a degree in physical education from Lock Haven State College and has been certified in physical therapy by the University of Pennsylvania.