Outpatient Oncology Physical Therapist
Keene, NH
LanceSoft
4x10 hrs, Days

THIS NEED IS FOR AN ONCOLOGY PT!  ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!  

Cheshire will not consider "Local Travelers" (those who reside within 50 miles of facility).  Thank you!  



Typical Patient Day/Load/Ratio:  We perform 60 minute evaluations and treatment sessions 30 to 45 minutes as appropriate based on diagnosis. We only treat one patient at a time.  Typical 2 to 3 evaluations a day and then rest of day treatments ( 2 evaluations plus 11 treatment ( 30 minutes in length)

An Oncology Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with cancer-related impairments, such as pain, fatigue, lymphedema, and functional limitations, to improve quality of life and mobility. They create individualized, evidence-based exercise programs, provide patient education, and coordinate care with oncologists. Responsibilities include managing musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular needs across the cancer continuum—from diagnosis to rehabilitation, survivorship, and palliative care.

Physical therapy helps build strength, regain mobility, and improve balance. It can also strengthen your body, reduce pain, and prevent future injury. You may need it to:

• Adapt to an artificial limb
• Control your bowels or bladder, or improve sexual function
• Elevate athletic performance
• Get a splint or brace
• Improve movement or ability
• Learn to use assistive devices like a walker or cane
• Manage a chronic illness like diabetes, arthritis, or lung disease
• Perform your job safely after an illness or injury
• Prepare for or recover from surgery
• Prevent disability or surgery
• Prevent or recover from a sports injury
• Recover after a stroke, accident, injury, or cancer
• Recover after birth
• Reduce dizziness or improve your balance
• Relieve pain
• Work on balance to prevent a slip or fall

Previous training in and competency in use of standard PT modalities (Estim, USD,) expected, device specific training to be provided

Patient Population: Typically Adult, but experience in all age groups welcome

 

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload.  RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!!   NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).  

Dress Code:  Either personal scrubs of any color or business casual (Athleisure/stretchy clothing ok too, but no leggings, crop shirts, etc).  No open toe/back shoes. 

 

• Minimum 2+ years current PT experience (No New Grads)  [REQUIRED]
• Outpatient Ortho experience  [REQUIRED]
• PT ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE  [REQUIRED]
• Previous travel experience – [HIGHLY PREFERRED]
• Perm address must be included in traveler profile
• EPIC experience [REQUIRED]
• Expro experience [REQUIRED]
• NH license must be in hand at profile upload [Required]
• Traveler must have their own vehicle for this assignment
• Traveler perm address must be included in profile
• Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer.  Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer

Profile Requirements: 

• Cover page (if available/not required)
• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty (Physical Therapist) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active New Hampshire or Compact Physical Therapy License - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]

Certification Requirements

• BLS (AHA)

State License Requirements

• New Hampshire

Compact Allowed