Outpatient Oncology Physical Therapist
Keene, New Hampshire
Cheshire Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Oncology

Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• This position is specifically for an Oncology Physical Therapist with required oncology experience.
• Evaluate and treat patients with cancer-related impairments such as pain, fatigue, lymphedema, and functional limitations.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based exercise programs and provide patient education.
• Coordinate care with oncologists and manage musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular needs across the cancer continuum—from diagnosis to rehabilitation, survivorship, and palliative care.
• Typical patient load includes 2 to 3 evaluations per day (60 minutes each) and multiple treatment sessions (30 minutes each), treating one patient at a time.
• Patient population is typically adult but experience with all age groups is welcome.
• Use of standard PT modalities (e.g., Estim, Ultrasound) expected; device-specific training will be provided.
• Dress code: personal scrubs or business casual (athleisure/stretchy clothing allowed, but no leggings or crop tops). No open-toe or backless shoes.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of current Physical Therapy experience (No new graduates).
• Oncology Physical Therapy experience is required.
• Outpatient Orthopedic experience required.
• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not mandatory.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active New Hampshire Physical Therapy license (or Compact license) must be in hand at profile upload.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Skills & Systems

• Experience with EPIC and Expro systems required.

Other

• Must have own vehicle for the assignment.
• Permanent address must be included in the profile.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved at the time of application; no scheduling accommodations or block scheduling allowed.
• No more than 5 days of time off will be accepted during the assignment.
• Travelers without voicemail set up on their phones will be redirected.

Additional Notes

• No non-billable orientation.
• Holiday and overtime multipliers apply.
• This assignment does not allow working concurrently with another permanent placement or travel assignment.

Typical Patient Needs Addressed by PT

• Building strength, regaining mobility, improving balance.
• Managing pain and preventing future injury.
• Adapting to assistive devices or artificial limbs.
• Managing chronic illnesses and recovering from surgery, stroke, injury, or cancer.
• Improving function related to bladder, bowel, or sexual health.
• Preventing disability or surgery.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a regional referral center with a diverse patient population and a focus on oncology rehabilitation.