TheOncoPT Podcast

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Welcome to TheOncoPT Podcast, where you'll learn how to be a confident, competent oncology physical therapist from oncology experts, practitioners, & patients.

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June 2, 2026Episode 39828 min

Should YOU Pursue Specialization?

Send us Fan MailOncology specialization is not the right path for everyone. So how do you actually decide if it's right for you?This episode is for OncoPTs who are weighing whether ABPTS oncology board certification is worth your time, energy, and commitment... and want an honest framework for making that call.In this episode, we cover:· Why going into specialization for the wrong reasons leads to a lot of work for very little return· Who oncology specialization is NOT for - and why that clarity matters· Who it IS for - and how to recognize yourself in that picture· The one question to ask yourself instead of "will this increase my salary?"· Why specialization isn't the easiest path... but is the most direct one if you're serious about how you practice🎓 Free Training - How to Specialize in Oncology Rehab (Without the Stress & Overwhelm!): https://TheOncoPT.com/masterclass📚 Oncology Specialist Bootcamp: https://TheOncoPT.com/bootcampIf you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

May 26, 2026Episode 39726 min

What Actually Changes When You Specialize

Send us Fan MailDo you remember your early oncology evals? How long they took, how much you were scrambling, how you were lucky to get to treatment before the session was over?That was most of us. And it stayed that way... until specialization changed everything.In this episode I'm getting real about what actually shifted in my clinical practice when I went through the ABPTS oncology specialization process. Not the salary. Not the letters after my name. The way I think through what's in front of me - and how that changed everything from my evals to my patient relationships.In this episode:· Why oncology evals shine the brightest spotlight on the gaps in your practice· How specialization collapsed the time I spent in evaluations — and why that happened· The shift from patchwork knowledge to structured, connected thinking· What pattern recognition actually looks like in practice (and why it's a game changer)· Why specialization is the fast forward button — not the easy button🎓 Free Training — How to Specialize in Oncology Rehab Without the Stress & Overwhelm: https://TheOncoPT.com/masterclass📚 Oncology Specialist Bootcamp: https://TheOncoPT.com/bootcampIf you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

May 19, 2026Episode 39622 min

The Specialization Conversation No One Wants to Have...

Send us Fan MailEven after understanding the financial reality of specialization, many oncology PTs still feel stuck trying to decide whether specialization is worth it. In this episode, we go deeper into the internal conflict behind this decision...and why you may still feel torn between continuing to “figure it out as they go” versus choosing a more structured path.In this episode, we cover: - Why this decision feels emotionally difficult - The hidden cost of staying where you are clinically - The tension between certainty and growth - Why learning “as you go” often feels slower than expected - The real tradeoff specialization presents🎓 Free Training: How to Specialize in Oncology Rehab (Without the Stress & Overwhelm!)https://TheOncoPT.com/masterclass📚 Oncology Specialist Bootcamphttps://TheOncoPT.com/bootcampIf you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

May 12, 2026Episode 39529 min

Is ABPTS Oncology Specialization Actually Worth It?

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve been asking yourself whether oncology specialization is actually worth it, you are not alone. But most physical therapists are evaluating this decision using the wrong criteria. In this episode, we unpack the real question behind “is specialization worth it?” and why the answer has less to do with salary -- and more to do with how you practice.In this episode, we cover: - Why most PTs evaluate specialization through the wrong lens - The assumption people make about salary and specialization - Why specialization doesn’t fully make sense “on paper” - What specialization is actually designed to change - The hidden cost of second-guessing yourself clinically🎓 Free Training: How to Specialize in Oncology Rehab (Without the Stress & Overwhelm!)https://TheOncoPT.com/masterclass📚 Oncology Specialist Bootcamphttps://TheOncoPT.com/bootcampIf you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

April 21, 2026Episode 39421 min

3 Mistakes That Get PT Case Reports Rejected (Before You Start Writing)

Send us Fan MailIf your case report already feels harder than expected, it’s probably not the writing......it's the case you chose.In this episode, we walk through what’s actually making the process more difficult - and how to think about your case report more strategically so you can move forward with clarity.In this episode, we cover: - What actually makes a case report feel difficult - Where most people go wrong early in the process - How to approach your case more strategically - What to focus on before you start writingResources:Case Report Idea Generator: https://TheOncoPT.com/generatorPick Your Perfect Patient Masterclass: https://TheOncoPT.com/perfectWriting Sprint: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprintIf you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

April 14, 2026Episode 39320 min

Stuck Between Case Report Ideas? Here’s How to Choose the Best One

Send us Fan MailIf you have a few case report options but don’t feel confident choosing, this is the stage where most people get stuck.In this episode, we walk through what’s actually making the process more difficult - and how to think about your case report more strategically so you can move forward with clarity.In this episode, we cover: - Why having multiple case report ideas can create hesitation - The most common decision struggles PTs experience - How to evaluate your options more clearly - What actually makes one case stronger than another - How to move forward with confidenceResources:Case Report Idea Generator: https://TheOncoPT.com/generatorPick Your Perfect Patient Masterclass: https://TheOncoPT.com/perfectWriting Sprint: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprintIf you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

April 7, 2026Episode 39220 min

How to Pick a Case That Actually Passes ABPTS Grading

Send us Fan MailJust because a case is interesting doesn't mean it's strong...and that's where a lot of PTs go wrong.In this episode, you'll hear what ABPTS graders are actually evaluating your case report for (*hint: it's not how interesting your case is*) - and how to pick a case that will meet grader expectations from the start.In this episode, we cover: Why interesting cases don’t always make strong case reports What ABPTS graders are actually evaluating The three criteria of a strong case report Common ways PTs misjudge their case selection How to start evaluating your own case more strategicallyResources:Case Report Idea Generator: https://TheOncoPT.com/generatorPick Your Perfect Patient Masterclass: https://TheOncoPT.com/perfectCase Report Writing Sprint: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprintIf you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

March 31, 2026Episode 39121 min

Why Choosing the Wrong Case Makes Your Case Report So Much Harder

March 25, 2026Episode 39036 min

What You Didn’t See in That Oncology Case

Send us Fan MailFrameworks are helpful when you first start in OncoPT... but real-life oncology rehab isn't so black and white.In this episode, we unpack the nuances that don’t always fit neatly into structured case walkthroughs: the dynamic nature of working with oncology patients, having to recalibrate when things don't go as planned, and the invisible cognitive load of complex decision-making.If you’ve been feeling stretched by the demands of OncoPT practice, this conversation reframes that weight as evidence of growth, NOT inadequacy.Later this week on YouTube, I’ll walk through a full complex metastatic oncology case so you can hear how structured reasoning and calibration come together in real time.This episode closes out our clinical reasoning series focused on thinking like an oncology specialist.🔗 Learn more about The Cancer Rehab Community Conference:https://TheOncoPT.com/conference📚 Explore the full Clinical Reasoning Series playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-_Hww06g9A&list=PLZrwPMnzMtblg6QQOuB9VksrSRiXHQEN_If you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

March 17, 2026Episode 38920 min

When Playing It Safe Becomes Self-Protection

Send us Fan MailThere’s a version of “playing it safe” in OncoPT that has nothing to do with protecting your patient... and everything to do with protecting *yourself*.In this episode, we examine how fear evolves over time, how reputation anxiety can influence your progression decisions, and how to distinguish true clinical caution from professional self-protection.This is a firm but necessary reflection for oncology PTs who want to practice at a specialist level - where calibration requires both competence AND courage.Later this week on YouTube, I’ll break down what calibrated progression actually looks like in practice - and how to move beyond over-conservatism without becoming reckless.If you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.