Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

5d•$10,000,000•Onsite

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 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.

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
1 - 5 years of clinical experience preferred
New York State Physical Therapy Licensure required by the start of the residency program
Membership in APTA, including Oncology Academy
BCLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT or DPT) preferred

Responsibilities

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.