Physical TherapistOccupational Therapist - Oncology Rehabilitation
Physical TherapistOccupational Therapist - Oncology Rehabilitation
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$ 70000 - 95000
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Job Description
Rehabilitation Therapist (PT/OT) Oncology Rehabilitation
Oncology Rehab has several clinics across Colorado and Texas and is looking for one or more full time Physical and/or Occupational Therapists to treat patients in our San Antonio TX location. The role will be to primarily to work with patients who have received treatment for cancer. This role would specifically work with patients who are experiencing decreased range of motion stiffness scarring/fibrosis lymphedema weakness/deconditioning chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy balance impairments limitations in functional mobility and the occasional vestibular diagnosis following cancer treatments. These patients may have received chemotherapy radiation and/or surgery. Mentorship & training through PORi would be provided by our current cancer rehabilitation therapists.
About Oncology Rehab
Oncology Rehab is a national clinical leader in oncology rehabilitation with partner clinics in Colorado and Texas providing physical therapy occupational therapy and speech language pathology for cancer patients. We are an exciting dynamic company with a passion for what we do. Our work makes a real difference in peoples lives and we are extremely passionate about it! We work in partnership with hospital systems to provide rehabilitation for their patients during and after cancer treatment. This job posting is for our San Antonio office which partners with Methodist Hospital to provide rehab services at Methodist Cancer Care Rehabilitation Center. The San Antonio location is headed up by Rachel FeyLarsen who foundedFort Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in 2002 with a mission to help people recover from the devastating effects of cancer. In 2021 Rachel joined forces Oncology Rehab in Denver and we now provide oncology rehabilitation services in partnership with the Methodist Cancer Care Rehabilitation Center. We are expanding and have an immediate opening for one or more fulltime licensed physical or occupational therapists.
Education:
- Masters/DPT in Physical Therapy (including historic or international equivalents);
- or Masters/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (including historic or international equivalents).
- A Passion for the oncology patient population
- A Passion for learning
Desired
- PORi Oncology Rehabilitation Certifications
- APTA Clinical Specialist Board Certification (for PTs)
- Pilates Instructor
- Functional Dry Needling
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Experience
- at least 1 year of experience postgraduation or relevant clinical rotations
General Job Description:
Therapists at Oncology Rehab work within their scope of practice but focus their knowledge on providing rehabilitative services to patients who have undergone treatment for cancer or are experiencing persistent edema including lymphedema. Physical Therapists at Oncology Rehab are expected to have and maintain a deep understanding of the impact of cancer treatment on the Epidermal Dermal Myofascial Skeletal Lymphatic Vascular and Neural Systems and the treatment protocols appropriate to mitigate the impact of cancer treatments on the body. In addition Therapists are expected to have an understanding of the neurologic side effects of cancer treatments including the various types of chemotherapy . Through the modalities of exercise balance/vestibular retraining joint mobilization manual therapy manual lymphatic drainage heat cold and electrical stimulation our Physical Therapists work to restore function improve mobility and decrease pain with the goal of reestablishing a patients prior functional level or maximizing their function within the constraints of the physiological impact of their cancer treatment surgeries or disease processes.
As appropriate Therapists focus on the evaluation of strength balance range of motion lymphatic system impairment edema/swelling issues edemarelated wound care coordination endurance posture and the impact of these symptoms on the daily living activities of each individual patient.
Rehabilitation strategies often involve manual therapy & specific exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles mobilize joints affected by surgeries radiation and chemotherapy as well as to facilitate the healing of the lymphatic system reduce edema improve posture balance and endurance. Over the course of the rehabilitation period Therapists will document progress reevaluate physical findings and modify treatment strategies as appropriate. Oncology Rehabs PTs and OTs work as a team with a variety of other professionals including referring physicians and speech pathologists all with the same goal of reaching maximal patient functional independence.
License
- Therapists at Oncology Rehab are expected to maintain and meet the requirements of their professional licensure in the State of Texas.
Tasks and duties include (but are not limited to):
- Meet patient goals and needs and provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining Therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Help patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities such as nonmanual exercises ambulatory functional activities and dailyliving activities and in using assistive and supportive devices such as crutches canes compression garments and prostheses.
- Administer Therapy treatments by performing Manual Therapy; Applying Physical Agents; Myofascial Trigger Point Release Joint Mobilization Neural Mobilization Lymphatic Manual Drainage Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) Pain Mitigation and Functional Restoration ultraviolet and infrared lamps ultrasound machines and other treatment modalities.
- Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health followup programs.
- Document patient care services by charting patient and department records.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols.
- Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributing to the professional development of Therapy colleagues by providing information; developing and conducting inservice training programs.
- Complying with federal state and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Contributing to the team effort by navigating patients through the various service lines offered as appropriate and attending and contributing to therapist think tank sessions.
- Providing feedback to referring physicians and other members of the patients care team as appropriate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
