Physical Therapist

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

6d • $43 - $69 • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks a full-time, licensed Staff Physical Therapist at its cancer treatment center on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The center provides comprehensive cancer care in an environment designed to meet the needs of patients with cancer and their families. The rehabilitation service offers training and opportunities to develop therapeutic programs for a diverse patient population. Therapists support patients throughout their continuum of care, with a focus on quality of life, function, and independent management.

The role involves assessing and reassessing rehabilitative needs, developing individualized goals and treatment plans, and providing evidence-based physical therapy to maximize patient outcomes. The therapist works collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues, participates in mentorship and learning opportunities, and contributes to projects supporting institutional and departmental goals. The schedule varies between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and includes weekends, subject to change.

Requirements

• New York State Physical Therapy license.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including computer skills.
• Attention to detail and a team-oriented approach.
• Interest in mentorship and in both learning and sharing knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care and/or oncology clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and reassessments of rehabilitative needs.
• Develop individualized patient goals and treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Provide skilled physical therapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including patients and their families, to support high-quality clinical services throughout the episode of care.
• Participate in mentorship through teaching and learning opportunities.
• Engage in projects and activities that support institutional and departmental missions and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed