Cancer Rehabilitation Physiatrist

Quick Facts

• Role: Cancer Rehabilitation Physiatrist (PM&R focused on cancer rehab)

• Setting: Primarily outpatient clinic

• Focus: Personalized rehabilitation before, during, and/or after cancer treatment

Description

Provide comprehensive, individualized rehabilitation programs to help cancer patients manage side effects, regain physical and cognitive function, and improve quality of life. Work with a multidisciplinary therapy team to address pain, fatigue, weakness, and lymphedema and promote independence. Build beyond current patient volumes with dedicated support and develop niche areas of clinical interest.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized, comprehensive cancer rehabilitation plans

• Manage common cancer-related impairments (e.g., pain, fatigue, weakness, lymphedema)

• Coordinate physical, occupational, and speech therapy to support independence

• Contribute to an academic/clinical environment with teaching and research opportunities

Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certification required

• Fellowship trained or cancer rehab expertise accepted

• Passion for excellent patient care

• Interest in teaching and research opportunities

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative culture within PM&R and other departments

• Resources for research and clinical collaboration

• Work in a big-town setting with an outdoor-friendly lifestyle