Memorial Sloan Kettering

Memorial Sloan Kettering

Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program

New York, NY · Full-time

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About the role

  • Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.
  • The program aims to prepare the resident to apply advanced knowledge, clinical skills, evidence-based practice and critical inquiry in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with cancer in both an acute care and outpatient setting.

Requirements

  • New York State Physical Therapy Licensure required by the start of the residency program
  • Graduated from an accredited program in physical therapy or equivalent through the Federations of State Boards of Physical Therapy by the start of the residency program [Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT or DPT) preferred]
  • Membership in APTA, including Oncology Academy
  • BCLS Certification

Nice to have

  • 5 years of clinical experience preferred

Skills

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering's Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program is now accepting applications!
  • Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation

  • $0.00 - $10,000,000.00
  • At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

Benefits

  • No tuition associated with residency experience
  • Stipend provided for patient care hours on a bi-weekly basis
  • https://www.mskcc.org/hcp-education-training/residencies/physical-therapy-oncology-residency

Company info

  • The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
  • Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Are you a practicing physical therapist looking to develop advanced knowledge and treatment skills in oncology rehabilitation? Memorial Sloan Kettering's Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program is now accepting applications!
  • Our Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program is an 18-month intensive program providing post-professional didactic and clinical training to physical therapists seeking to develop advanced clinical skills and knowledge in the treatment of individuals with oncologic diagnoses across the continuum of care. The program aims to prepare the resident to apply advanced knowledge, clinical skills, evidence-based practice and critical inquiry in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with cancer in both an acute care and outpatient setting.
  • Upon successful program completion, the resident will:
  • The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life.
  • Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.
  • MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
  • Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Are you a practicing physical therapist looking to develop advanced knowledge and treatment skills in oncology rehabilitation?
  • Our Physical Therapy Oncology Residency Program is an 18-month intensive program providing post-professional didactic and clinical training to physical therapists seeking to develop advanced clinical skills and knowledge in the treatment of individuals with oncologic diagnoses across the continuum of care.
  • Demonstrate specialist level knowledge in oncologic physical therapy in a range of conditions and practice settings as outlined in the Oncology Description of Specialty Practice.
  • Demonstrate specialist level clinical skills in treating patients across all phases of the oncologic continuum of care including pre-treatment, active care, post-care and palliation.
  • Demonstrate advanced skills in critical inquiry and evidence-based practice to effectively and efficiently optimize patient care.
  • Serve as a consultant within a multidisciplinary team in both an acute care and outpatient setting demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and specialist level clinical expertise.
  • Effectively deliver educational material to patients, family/caregivers, peers, interdisciplinary colleagues, and physical therapy students to advance knowledge related to oncology physical therapy practice.
  • Program Details:
  • 18-months (78 weeks) beginning fall 2026
  • Full-time program with 28 hours of clinical practice and 8-10 hours of didactic instruction per week
  • Key Qualifications:
  • 1 - 5 years of clinical experience preferred
  • To be considered, applicants must apply through both t he official MSK job posting here, and the Physical Therapy Oncology Residency application page:

Equal opportunity

  • MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.
  • Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
  • Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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