Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Oncology Rehabilitation

Physical and/or Occupational Therapist 

Oncology Rehab is looking for one or more full-time physical and occupational therapists to work in our outpatient  rehab facility. Our team of therapists work with patients who are experiencing decreased range of motion, stiffness, scarring/fibrosis, lymphedema, weakness/deconditioning, neuropathy, balance impairments, pelvic floor dysfunction, limitations in functional mobility and the occasional vestibular diagnosis related to cancer treatments. These patients may have received chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery. Training is provided through our oncology rehabilitation education platform, PORi, and mentorship is provided by our current PORi Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Therapists and Specialists.

About Oncology Rehab

Oncology Rehab is a national leader in oncology rehabilitation-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. This job posting is for our San Antonio office, which partners with Methodist Hospital to provide rehab services at Methodist Cancer Care Rehabilitation Center. We are expanding and have an immediate opening for one or more full-time licensed physical or occupational therapists.

Education:

Current license as Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the State of Texas

Experience

Oncology Rehab does not require previous experience in treating cancer patients. Education will be provided through our oncology education platform, PORi, and all therapists will be provided with the tools and mentoring necessary to successfully manage this population. CLTs, PRPCs, and ABPTS Board Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialists are especially encouraged to apply, but certifications are not required. 

General Job Description:

Therapists at Oncology Rehab provide a wide variety of interventions including endurance, strength, and balance training, functional training, soft tissue mobilizations, and lymphatic drainage techniques for patients experiencing side effects of cancer and its treatment. Patients are primarily ambulatory and high-functioning. Interventions will be familiar to rehab therapists and applied in such a way that considers the physiological implications of the patient’s specific cancer diagnosis and treatment. 

Over the course of the rehabilitation, therapists will evaluate, document progress, re-evaluate physical findings, and modify treatment strategies as appropriate. Oncology Rehab’s PTs and OTs work as a team with a variety of other professionals, including referring physicians, nurses, navigators, and speech pathologists - all with the same goal of reaching maximal patient functional independence.

License

Therapists at Oncology Rehab are expected to meet and maintain the requirements of professional licensure in the State of Texas.

Tasks and duties include (but are not limited to):

• Interpret and understand medical records including cancer diagnosis, cancer treatments, and side effects of surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy agents, etc. 


• Conduct appropriate testing to gain understanding of current  and projected limitations as patients move through the cancer treatment process


• Establish and modify POCs, considering patient preferences, goals, abilities, and barriers


• Manage rehabilitation journey for patients based on chronic disease model of care


• Assist Director as needed to increase patient access to care through protocol development, awareness and education, and community outreach


• Work in partnership with the Oncology Rehab team to promote a positive, wellness-focused atmosphere and create an upbeat and healing environment for patients