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Starting your first physical therapy job is so exciting, especially after all the hard you put into your education.

So what happens when the job you were so excited about turns out to be NOT AT ALL what you expected?

Well, I brought my dear friend Dr. Tori Crook, PT to talk about her experience starting, loving, hating, & leaving her dream job in under 1 year.

This vulnerable conversation is probably one of my favorites so far.  Pour yourself a glass & listen NOW.

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If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without

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Break out the champagne: we’re celebrating 4 years of TheOncoPT!

We cannot believe that we are 4 years into this amazing journey with each & every one of you.  To commemorate this monumental milestone, I’m pouring myself a glass of bubbly & answering your questions on the podcast today.

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If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without

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It’s no longer enough to simply know the facts of cancer rehab.  You must be able to apply your knowledge to actual patients.

Oncology Specialist Bootcamp is a 10 week program that will take you from scattered, scared, & stressed to confident, competent expert OncoPT.

Grab your seat in Oncology Specialist Bootcamp before doors close on December 7, 2022!

https://TheOncoPT.com/bootcamp

Register for the Pediatric Lymphedema pre-conference workshop at CSM 2023!

Children with lymphedema often wait months to years for treatment because most therapists don’t treat pediatric lymphedema.  We’re changing this, with our pre-conference workshop at APTA-CSM 2023!

When you register for CSM, make sure you select the pre-conference workshop Pediatric Lymphedema: Treating Lymphedema to Improve Mobility.  See you in San Diego!

This episode is brought to you by our brand new Cancer Basics 2-Day Intensive Course.  

With the Cancer Basics Course, you’ll get our exact blueprint to start treating people with cancer confidently & competently.  No more ramshackling together your oncology knowledge.

Start treating your patients with cancer confidently & competently TODAY.  Register now at TheOncoPT.com/cancerbasicscourse

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The ABPTS Oncology Specialist Certification Exam is just around the corner.  Time to buckle down on your preparation!

But that resource list can be really confusing & overwhelming.  How do you start studying & focus on what’s actually important?

By listening to this podcast episode!

Today’s episode is a recorded Q&A session I did with oncology residents Dr. Athena Manzino & Dr. Stacy Weber.  They asked their burning questions from how to get started, what resources to use, & how to be most efficient when studying with a buddy.

Listen in now so that you can form your plan & get started studying!

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If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without

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Preparing for oncology specialty certification is one of the best ways to become an expert OncoPT.

However, most physical therapists get derailed before they even register for their exam.  So they stop preparing.

And this means patients don’t get your expert-level care.  So they don’t get better.

We think this is just plain wrong.  

Listen now for our 3 tips for more effective preparation so you don’t lose your mind in the process.

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If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

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Everyone is really excited about immunotherapy…but not so much about the side effects.

Looking for more structure and clarity?

If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

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CAR T-Cell Therapy has exploded onto the cancer treatment scene.

But most PTs are unfamiliar with how CAR T-Cell Therapy affects our patients.  With more patients undergoing CAR T-Cell Therapy every year, we must be prepared for WHEN (not if) we treat one of these patients.

Dr. Adam Matichak breaks down CAR T-Cell Therapy into easy-to-understand, easy-to-implement nuggets in today’s episode.  

If you’re looking for an easy button on CAR T-Cell Therapy, this episode is a must-listen!

Looking for more structure and clarity?

If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without

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Immunotherapy has exploded onto the scene of cancer treatments.  In fact, we’re anticipating that most patients with cancer will be treated with immunotherapy at some point in our careers.

But what is it exactly?  And how does it work?

In this mini-episode, you’ll learn what is immunotherapy, how it works, & where to learn more about this rapidly growing area of oncology.

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If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without

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It's been 10 years since the Prospective Surveillance Model (PSM) was first published.  This model saves our patients money, can prevent functional decline, & has changed our entire paradigm of how we treat people with cancer.

So why is it still so rare to see it implemented?

Buckle up, OncoPT, because there’s a lot to cover today.  But it’s soooooo needed.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Stout dives into why Prospective Surveillance Model hasn’t taken off yet, plus what we MUST do about today.

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If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

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Are physical therapists really the health care professional who should be having conversations about death & dying with our patients?

Today’s guest & I resoundingly agree on this one.  

Back for round 2 on death & dying, Corissa Decker, RN, BSN, is continuing her interview on tough conversations.  

In today’s episode, Corissa gives us very tangible strategies to start implementing better care in our practice, both for our patients AND us.

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Looking for more structure and clarity?

If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without

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