Physical Therapist (Eielson AFB, AK)

KBR•Fairbanks, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Physical Therapist to support military personnel at a Medical Treatment Facility at Eielson AFB near Fairbanks, Alaska. The role supports operational readiness and physical resilience through injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. The position provides physical therapy services within the clinical privileges granted by the facility and coordinates care with physicians and other staff members.

Requirements

Master's degree in physical therapy, or a bachelor's degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
Graduate of a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Experience sufficient to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the applicable Service-specific credentialing instructions.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapist services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility.
Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations.
Administer manual exercises to improve 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 and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer soft tissue mobilization using knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
Administer traction using traction equipment to relieve pain.
Record treatment, patient response, and progress in patient charts and/or automated systems.
Coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff, obtain additional patient information, suggest treatment-program revisions, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient healthcare.
Contact referring physicians about patient-care concerns as required.
Perform prevention and wellness activities, provide education and screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to $27,500, minus withheld taxes.
Annual retention bonus up to $18,250, paid at the end of the first year of employment.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
AD&D and disability benefits.
401(k) retirement plan.
Travel benefits.
PTO and holidays.
Flexible work schedules.
Parental leave and military leave.
Education assistance.
Professional training and development.