Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program
About The Position
Are you a practicing physical therapist looking to develop advanced knowledge and treatment skills in oncology rehabilitation? Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program is now accepting applications! Our Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program is an 18-month intensive program providing post-professional didactic and clinical training to physical therapists seeking to develop advanced clinical skills and knowledge in the treatment of individuals with oncologic diagnoses across the continuum of care. The program aims to prepare the resident to apply advanced knowledge, clinical skills, evidence-based practice and critical inquiry in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with cancer in both an acute care and outpatient setting. Upon successful program completion, the resident will: Demonstrate specialist level knowledge in oncologic physical therapy in a range of conditions and practice settings as outlined in the Oncology Description of Specialty Practice. Demonstrate specialist level clinical skills in treating patients across all phases of the oncologic continuum of care including pre-treatment, active care, post-care and palliation. Demonstrate advanced skills in critical inquiry and evidence-based practice to effectively and efficiently optimize patient care. Serve as a consultant within a multidisciplinary team in both an acute care and outpatient setting demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and specialist level clinical expertise. Effectively deliver educational material to patients, family/caregivers, peers, interdisciplinary colleagues, and physical therapy students to advance knowledge related to oncology physical therapy practice.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited program in physical therapy or equivalent through the Federations of State Boards of Physical Therapy by the start of the residency program
- New York State Physical Therapy Licensure required by the start of the residency program
- Membership in APTA, including Oncology Academy
- BCLS Certification
- To be considered, applicants must apply through both the official MSK job posting here, and the Physical Therapy Oncology Residency application page: https://www.mskcc.org/hcp-education-training/residencies/physical-therapy-oncology-residency
- Applications submitted to only one site will be considered incomplete.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT or DPT) preferred
- 1 - 5 years of clinical experience preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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