What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Potomac Healthcare Solutions?
Physical Therapist
JB Lewis McChord, WA
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a Physical Therapist responsible for all administrative and clinical management within the scope of practice for PACAF HPO as an independent embedded healthcare provider. The Contractor shall employ a variety of principles and methodologies to conduct examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses, interventions, and outcome assessments for assigned personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, providing operational care through individual assessments, injury prevention strategies, and human performance interventions targeting musculoskeletal conditions to support personnel readiness. The PT will also serve as the subject matter expert in all aspects of musculoskeletal injury management, injury prevention, and performance enhancement,
- Shall complete all in-processing requirements and participate in job-specific training activities, which may include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities.
- Contractor personnel shall engage in specific operator training when approved by the COR.
- Contractor shall complete an in-processing evaluation/assessment for all newly assigned personnel.
- Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective movements.
- Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient care records IAW DHA PM 6025.02, Volume 1.
- Advise unit commanders on matters related to injury prevention and rehabilitation. Identify opportunities for improvement to include developing protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for PT programs.
- Advise unit commanders of administrative matters, purchasing of required supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests related to interventions and professional services provided.
- Provide all forms of primary injury (acute and/or duty- limiting) prevention services, to include but not limited to physical capacity as well as new member assessments, personnel health education, and nutrition advising.
- Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment is used for patient care and contributes to a safe working environment.
- Attend staff meetings with the unit commander as needed to review and evaluate physical training programs, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Provide Individual Training Plans after initial assessment, and include, feedback sessions, unique training plans, and any modifications to the plan to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of individuals recovering from injury.
- Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
- Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare)
- Dental Insurance (Humana)*
- Vision Insurance (Humana)*
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health Savings Account with Employer Match
- Prescription Drug Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
- Relocation Assistance
- 10 Days Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentives and More
NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date
About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected classes under the laws applicable to Potomac Healthcare Solutions.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
***This position is contingent upon contract award.
