Therapy - Physical Therapist

Oncology Physical Therapist

Cheshire will not consider "Local Travelers" (those who reside within 50 miles of facility). Thank you! PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER TO THIS ASSIGNMENT WHO WOULD LIKE TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANOTHER PERM PLACEMENT OR TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER TO ANY NEED ON MY DESK WHO IS GOING TO REQUEST SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATIONS (Block scheduling, etc). Thank you! Typical Patient Day/Load/Ratio: We perform 45 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) Cheshire Medical Center offers a broad range of therapies for all ages and abilities. Many of our therapists are highly specialized or certified in distinct areas of practice. Your intake conversation or direct referral will help us place you with the best therapist to meet your individual needs.

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).

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL TRAVELERS UPLOADED TO NEEDS ON MY DESK NOTE WHEN THEY CAN BE REACHED AND HAVE VOICEMAIL SET UP ON THEIR PHONES. TRAVELERS WITHOUT VOICEMAIL SET UP WHEN A FACILITY REACHES OUT WILL BE REDIRECTED. Travelers may not take all holidays off. MUST work TWO blocks (if scheduled/needed): Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and weekend after Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and weekend after New Year Eve through New Year Day and weekend after

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.

No non-billable orientation Holiday and OT Multipliers: 1.25%