What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – HPO –EIELSON AFB position at Reef Systems?
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – HPO –EIELSON AFB
Reef Systems is seeking a fully qualified certified athletic trainer to support-EIELSON AFB
Introduction:
The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) mission is to build and implement a holistic HP approach
to addressing the increased stresses on operators’ and aircrew members. The mission is accomplished
by increasing the physical and mental capacity of the AFSPECWAR operators and aircrew members over
their careers and by decreasing the rate of physical and mental injuries and accelerating return to duty
times. The program’s end state is to prepare, preserve, sustain, and ultimately multiply combat power.
Background:
The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Guardian Angel (GA), HH-60, HC-130J and Army Weather Service
(AWS) HPO initiative has highlighted the need for increased focus on preserving the current combat
capability by identifying specific job specialties outlined in this Task Order (TO). These specialties will
help to improve readiness for operators, aircrew, and support personnel by decreasing the rate of
injuries and accelerating return to duty times. The AWS has identified one specific sub-specialty position
for support consisting of a Physical Therapist.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Position Level Service Type Required
Experience
Required
Education
Required
Certifications
Athletic
Trainer
2 Personal
Service
Must show
recency
within the last
2 years
consistent
with DHA-PM.
AND
5 years of
experience as
a Licensed
Athletic
Trainer in
collegiate (or
higher),
professional,
or tactical
athletics;
aerospace
industry, test
pilot/astrona
ut or similar
Graduated
from an
Athletic
Training
Education
Program,
Accredited by
the
Commission
on
Accreditation
of Athletic
Training
Education
(CAATE) or
equivalent
Commission
on
Accreditation
of Allied
Health
Board of
Certification
for the
Athletic
Trainer (BOC)
Current (CPR)
and (AED)
trained
man-machine
high-
performance
environment.
Education
Programs
(CAAHEP)
AND
Master’s
degree in
Exercise
Science,
Health
Science,
Athletic
Training,
Health
Profession or
Physical
Education-
related
discipline
Schedule:
Monday – Friday. 8 hours per day. There may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work
after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not
exceed 40 hours per week.
HCP Task: Athletic Trainer (AT):
The Contractor shall serve as a Certified Athletic Trainer responsible for all administration and clinical
management within scope of practice as an independent embedded healthcare provider. Athletic
Trainers shall evaluate and treat operators and aircrew to enhance and optimize human performance by
focusing on the full integration of human performance capabilities in the delivery of training and
rehabilitative services. The Contractor shall utilize a range of principles and methodologies to provide
examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for assigned
personnel to include but not limited to operational provision of care associated with individual
assessments, injury prevention and human performance interventions of musculoskeletal conditions in
support of personnel readiness. The Athletic Trainer will fall under the direction and supervision of a
Physician collaborator.
AT Subtasks:
Complete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, to include computer-based trainings as
required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the Medical Group training, on-line Relias
health training, Genesis training, peer review, newcomer's orientation and other job specific
trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training
opportunities/assessments. Contractor personnel may be required to participate in specific
operator training activities to better understand SOP performance and injuries.
Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing
neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective
movements.
Assess patients to screen for risk factors that would increase their risk of injury/illness. These
screening procedures may include, but are not limited to: musculoskeletal flexibility assessment,
muscular strength and endurance assessment, cardiovascular fitness assessment, postural and
ergonomic assessment and body composition assessment.
Design and implement strength training and/or conditioning programs to reduce the risk of
injury and illness.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens,
human performance, and rehabilitation maintenance.
Coordinate and supervise fitness and medical readiness of assigned patients.
Provide appropriate reevaluation of targeted populations.
Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to
guide those decisions. Interventions used by Athletic Trainers include but are not limited to:
techniques to restore joint range of motion and muscle extensibility, exercises to improve
strength, endurance, speed and power, activities to improve balance, neuromuscular control
and coordination, agility training, exercises to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, sports specific
and/or functional exercises.
Ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs
customized to meeting individual patient needs.
Provide direct access (i.e., no referral needed) evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and
neuromuscular conditions in an embedded setting including on/off site emergency evaluation,
triage, and treatment in accordance with local MDG policy.
Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of
Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Medical Group requirements.
Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient
care records IAW DHA.
Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for
patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities (i.e. Mandatory 72hr MHS
Genesis patient entries).
Facilitate and instruct patients to enhance their general knowledge of sports medicine concepts,
injury prevention strategies, self-rehabilitative techniques, and functional movement
assessment in order to develop independence of action and allow participation in their own
fitness prescriptions.
Attend weekly staff meetings with squadron commander as needed to review and evaluate
physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare and submit data
to a comprehensive Monthly Staff Report (MSR) that informs squadron leadership and the COR
about the physical and mental readiness issues of the unit.
Provide Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) trending metric report to include
training availability, recommendation status, utilizations, evaluations, access to care and pillars
of performance. MOE’s will be based off the program’s needs and assessments and may change
per the COR direction.
Ensure equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized and are inspected and in
safe working condition per manufacturer's specifications. Any unserviceable equipment will be
reported to supervisor. These duties shall include cleaning on a daily/weekly basis.
Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefits of
the sports medicine program.
Contractor shall complete an in-processing evaluation/assessment for all newly assigned
personnel.
Contractor shall be physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises and techniques
as well as be able to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and able to lift
and manipulate loads and plates up to 55 pounds.
Period of Performance:
The contract will run for five years.
U.S. Citizenship:
Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a
permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
SECURITY:
All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that
requires access to the internet, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers
or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any
requirement. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a
mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security
Program. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the
contractor.
Reef Systems is seeking a fully qualified certified athletic trainer to support-EIELSON AFB
Introduction:
The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) mission is to build and implement a holistic HP approach
to addressing the increased stresses on operators’ and aircrew members. The mission is accomplished
by increasing the physical and mental capacity of the AFSPECWAR operators and aircrew members over
their careers and by decreasing the rate of physical and mental injuries and accelerating return to duty
times. The program’s end state is to prepare, preserve, sustain, and ultimately multiply combat power.
Background:
The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Guardian Angel (GA), HH-60, HC-130J and Army Weather Service
(AWS) HPO initiative has highlighted the need for increased focus on preserving the current combat
capability by identifying specific job specialties outlined in this Task Order (TO). These specialties will
help to improve readiness for operators, aircrew, and support personnel by decreasing the rate of
injuries and accelerating return to duty times. The AWS has identified one specific sub-specialty position
for support consisting of a Physical Therapist.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Position Level Service Type Required
Experience
Required
Education
Required
Certifications
Athletic
Trainer
2 Personal
Service
Must show
recency
within the last
2 years
consistent
with DHA-PM.
AND
5 years of
experience as
a Licensed
Athletic
Trainer in
collegiate (or
higher),
professional,
or tactical
athletics;
aerospace
industry, test
pilot/astrona
ut or similar
Graduated
from an
Athletic
Training
Education
Program,
Accredited by
the
Commission
on
Accreditation
of Athletic
Training
Education
(CAATE) or
equivalent
Commission
on
Accreditation
of Allied
Health
Board of
Certification
for the
Athletic
Trainer (BOC)
Current (CPR)
and (AED)
trained
man-machine
high-
performance
environment.
Education
Programs
(CAAHEP)
AND
Master’s
degree in
Exercise
Science,
Health
Science,
Athletic
Training,
Health
Profession or
Physical
Education-
related
discipline
Schedule:
Monday – Friday. 8 hours per day. There may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work
after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not
exceed 40 hours per week.
HCP Task: Athletic Trainer (AT):
The Contractor shall serve as a Certified Athletic Trainer responsible for all administration and clinical
management within scope of practice as an independent embedded healthcare provider. Athletic
Trainers shall evaluate and treat operators and aircrew to enhance and optimize human performance by
focusing on the full integration of human performance capabilities in the delivery of training and
rehabilitative services. The Contractor shall utilize a range of principles and methodologies to provide
examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for assigned
personnel to include but not limited to operational provision of care associated with individual
assessments, injury prevention and human performance interventions of musculoskeletal conditions in
support of personnel readiness. The Athletic Trainer will fall under the direction and supervision of a
Physician collaborator.
AT Subtasks:
Complete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, to include computer-based trainings as
required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the Medical Group training, on-line Relias
health training, Genesis training, peer review, newcomer's orientation and other job specific
trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training
opportunities/assessments. Contractor personnel may be required to participate in specific
operator training activities to better understand SOP performance and injuries.
Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing
neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective
movements.
Assess patients to screen for risk factors that would increase their risk of injury/illness. These
screening procedures may include, but are not limited to: musculoskeletal flexibility assessment,
muscular strength and endurance assessment, cardiovascular fitness assessment, postural and
ergonomic assessment and body composition assessment.
Design and implement strength training and/or conditioning programs to reduce the risk of
injury and illness.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens,
human performance, and rehabilitation maintenance.
Coordinate and supervise fitness and medical readiness of assigned patients.
Provide appropriate reevaluation of targeted populations.
Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to
guide those decisions. Interventions used by Athletic Trainers include but are not limited to:
techniques to restore joint range of motion and muscle extensibility, exercises to improve
strength, endurance, speed and power, activities to improve balance, neuromuscular control
and coordination, agility training, exercises to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, sports specific
and/or functional exercises.
Ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs
customized to meeting individual patient needs.
Provide direct access (i.e., no referral needed) evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and
neuromuscular conditions in an embedded setting including on/off site emergency evaluation,
triage, and treatment in accordance with local MDG policy.
Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of
Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Medical Group requirements.
Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient
care records IAW DHA.
Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for
patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities (i.e. Mandatory 72hr MHS
Genesis patient entries).
Facilitate and instruct patients to enhance their general knowledge of sports medicine concepts,
injury prevention strategies, self-rehabilitative techniques, and functional movement
assessment in order to develop independence of action and allow participation in their own
fitness prescriptions.
Attend weekly staff meetings with squadron commander as needed to review and evaluate
physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare and submit data
to a comprehensive Monthly Staff Report (MSR) that informs squadron leadership and the COR
about the physical and mental readiness issues of the unit.
Provide Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) trending metric report to include
training availability, recommendation status, utilizations, evaluations, access to care and pillars
of performance. MOE’s will be based off the program’s needs and assessments and may change
per the COR direction.
Ensure equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized and are inspected and in
safe working condition per manufacturer's specifications. Any unserviceable equipment will be
reported to supervisor. These duties shall include cleaning on a daily/weekly basis.
Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefits of
the sports medicine program.
Contractor shall complete an in-processing evaluation/assessment for all newly assigned
personnel.
Contractor shall be physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises and techniques
as well as be able to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and able to lift
and manipulate loads and plates up to 55 pounds.
Period of Performance:
The contract will run for five years.
U.S. Citizenship:
Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a
permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
SECURITY:
All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that
requires access to the internet, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers
or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any
requirement. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a
mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security
Program. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the
contractor.
