What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Aspire Medical Staffing?
Aspire Medical Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist (Pain Management) to provide services at David Grant Medical Center- Travis Air Force Base, California.
Location:
David Grant Medical Center- Travis Air Force Base- 101 Bodin Cir, Fairfield, CA 94533
Hours:
Work Schedule 8-12 hour day shifts, Monday-Friday 7:00am - 8:00pm, not to exceed 40 hours per week.
Compensation:
- $73.00/hour
- PTO: up to 80 hours annually (accrued per pay period)
- Sick Leave: up to 56 hours annually (accrued per pay period)
- Federal Holidays Paid
Job Duties:
● Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF
● Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals.
● All patient contact and care shall be safe, timely, result in achievement of realistic and documented treatment goals, and comply with or satisfy the intent of the referring medical staff.
● Test and measure the patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and/or respiratory and circulatory efficiency. Record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
● Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as a pulsed lavage unit and/or whirlpool bath, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
● Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
● Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
● Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification as required.
● Provide documented treatment and discharge recommendations to members of the staff in routine, emergency, and special cases as needed.
● Provide input and attend rehabilitation team meetings, seminars, and quality assurance meetings.
● Participate in peer review activities.
● Provide clinical supervision to assistants, technicians, aides, and students.
If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist with a passion for helping others regain their mobility and independence, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
● Degree/Education: Doctoral degree required; will consider applicants with a Master’s (or bachelor’s degree in physical therapy on a case-by-case basis. Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy program acceptable to the USAF Surgeon General and accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Master’s degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
● Certification: Successful training and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), computer skill competency test required.
● Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
● Experience: Have at least 12 months of experience as a physical therapist.
● U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
Salary : $73
