Physical Therapist (Inpatient)

Capefox•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cape Fox Concentric Methods is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide inpatient physical therapy services at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in support of the Defense Health Agency Medical Q-Coded Support and Services, Next Generation task order. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and adjusting treatment plans, providing therapeutic procedures, supporting inpatient referrals, helping patients with functional mobility and activities of daily living, and coordinating care with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The position follows schedules set by the Government supervisor and contract requirements. Possible schedules include Wednesday through Sunday, Thursday through Monday, or Friday through Tuesday, generally from 0730 to 1630. Varied 8-hour or 10-hour shifts may be scheduled between 0600 and 1800. Federal holidays may be workdays. On-call requirements do not apply, and overage hours are not applicable unless directed and authorized under the contract. The stated salary is $114,200. Benefits include company holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match. Accrued unused paid time off is paid upon termination.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a program acceptable to the USAF Surgeon General and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Graduate of a college or university Physical Therapy program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
At least 24 months of experience as a Physical Therapist within the past 36 months.
Basic Life Support certification.
Current, unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; the license must be maintained throughout employment.
Maintain required clinical privileges, credentials, and competency documentation throughout employment.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility, including therapy services supporting inpatient referrals.
Ensure patient care is safe, timely, goal-oriented, and consistent with referring medical staff’s intent.
Test and measure patient strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, respiratory efficiency, and circulatory efficiency; document findings and use clinical information to develop, implement, or revise treatment programs.
Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations, clinical presentation, physician referrals, functional limitations, and inpatient care needs.
Administer manual exercises to improve, restore, and maintain function.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with physical activities, including non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, activities of daily living, and use of assistive or supportive devices.
Administer treatments using physical agents and related equipment, including pulsed lavage units, whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust interventions to achieve maximum patient benefit.
Perform soft tissue mobilization using appropriate techniques and knowledge of body physiology.
Administer traction to relieve pain using appropriate equipment and clinical protocols.
Instruct patients and family members in treatment procedures, exercises, mobility techniques, safety precautions, and care activities for home or the next care setting.
Document treatment, patient response, and progress in the patient’s chart or automated systems within required timeframes, including within 72 hours of the visit.
Coordinate treatment with physicians and other healthcare staff, obtain additional patient information, recommend treatment-plan revisions, and integrate therapy with other aspects of patient care.
Contact referring physicians or other appropriate providers about patient-care concerns as required.
Support patient safety, continuity of care, discharge planning, access to care, and the inpatient physical therapy service’s mission requirements.
Maintain clinical competency, professional licensure, required certifications, and credentialing documentation.
Comply with Military Treatment Facility policies, DHA and HIPAA requirements, local procedures, training and safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Notify the appropriate Government supervisor and company leadership of any inability to perform scheduled duties.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respectful communication with patients, families, Government personnel, clinical staff, and company representatives.