What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at The Arora Group?

Currently recruiting a Physical Therapist to work at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, California . The Physical Therapist will provide rehabilitative services to our nation's Active Duty service members, their families, and retirees. The Physical Therapist position is full-time, Sun - Sat, 8 hour days not to exceed 40 hours per week, between the hours of 7 : 30AM - 4 : 30PM. Full benefits, including 17 days did vacation / sick leave and 10 paid Federal holidays.

DUTIES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST :

Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.
Utilizes a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodologies of the therapeutic field to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.
Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals and direct access (no referral).
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 (when referred).
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 appropriate modalities to relieve pain, using available equipment, as well as pharmaceuticals.
Administer joint mobilization / manipulation and soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
Instruct patient and family in therapeutic exercises and treatment plans / procedures to continue in clinic and / or at home.
Evaluate, fit, adjust and prescribe orthotic devices and recommend modification as required.
Provide documented treatment, discharge and referral recommendations to members of the staff in routine, emergency, and special cases as needed.
Provide input and attend rehabilitation team meetings, seminars, professional staff meetings and quality assurance meetings.
Participate in peer review activities. Provide guidance, training, preceptorship and clinical supervision to physical therapy assistants, physical medicine technicians, interns / students and other medical providers.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST :

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.

Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

At least 24 months of experience within the past 36 months as a physical therapist.

Current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. Territories.

U.S. Citizen (required for access to Government computer systems)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) :

Competitive pay

10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year

11 paid Federal holidays

Health & Welfare allowance covers the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance

Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP :

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for almost 30 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty service members, their families, and veterans.

EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability

Salary : $142,334 - $150,966

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