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Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Physical Therapist – Part Time (20-25 Hours/Week)
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Outpatient OrthopedicsÂ
Garden City, NY (Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery)
Pay:Â $50.00 - $60.00 Per Hour -Â Flexibility in rate depending on experience level and coverage availability.Â
At Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program (a specialized physical therapy clinic in Garden City, Long Island), a physical therapist (PT) focuses on helping people through all phases of a breast cancer journey and recovery with targeted, individualized treatment. This is more specialized than general PT — it’s specifically designed for the needs of breast cancer patients and survivors.
What a Physical Therapist Does There
1. Restore motion & flexibility
After surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction), scar tissue and stiffness in the shoulder, chest, and arm can limit range of motion. PTs use gentle stretching and movement exercises to improve mobility and prevent stiffness.
2. Reduce pain & scar tightness
Manual techniques — including soft‑tissue work and mobility exercises — help lessen discomfort, loosen scar tissue, and improve comfort around surgical sites.
3. Strength rebuilding
Cancer treatments (surgery, chemo, radiation) can cause muscle weakness. PTs provide strengthening programs to rebuild muscle and support daily activity and functional fitness.
4. Improve posture & function
Changes in posture from surgery, pain, and compensatory movement patterns can affect shoulders and spine. Therapists address posture to help reduce long‑term issues.
5. Lymphedema prevention & management
Though specialized lymphedema therapy might be part of some programs, PTs trained in cancer rehab teach precautions and exercises to minimize swelling and help lymph drainage, especially after lymph node removal.
6. Support during treatment
Even during chemotherapy or radiation, PT can help address fatigue, balance issues, and weakness, allowing patients to remain as active and comfortable as possible.
7. Personalized care at every stage
Whether newly diagnosed, actively in treatment, postoperative, or long‑term survivor, PTs tailor programs to each person’s goals and recovery timeline.
Qualifications:
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (new grads encouraged to apply)
- Prior experience with breast cancer patients preferred.
- Patient-centered communication and support skills
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