Physical Therapist in Yokota, Japan

Arcetyp LLC•Seattle, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcetyp LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide onsite services at Yokota Air Base in Japan. The role delivers comprehensive physical therapy within the facility’s available personnel, supplies, and equipment, and includes physician-extender duties, direct patient care, and clinic administration. The therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats neuromusculoskeletal disorders, exercises independent professional judgment, and refers patients with serious illness or trauma to an orthopedic surgeon or other primary care provider as appropriate. An orthopedic surgeon is the designated supervising physician; general administrative and policy direction is available from the Chief of Physical Therapy. The position provides care to patients ranging from toddlers to older adults, including patients with physical disabilities and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions. The therapist assesses patient needs and functioning, develops and modifies treatment plans, delivers individual or group treatment, monitors progress, educates patients and families, coordinates care with other providers, and documents outpatient care in AHLTA within 24 hours. The role also includes teaching and supervising physical therapy assistants, students, and Red Cross volunteers; serving as a primary clinical instructor; and contributing to interdisciplinary evaluations, staff education, and patient education. Administrative duties include supporting clinic operations and, in the Chief’s absence, potentially serving as acting Officer-In-Charge. The therapist maintains patient and equipment records, supports training and peer reviews, updates clinic operating instructions and treatment protocols, assists with equipment and supply planning, and participates in quality assurance, risk management, and other clinic activities. The position requires maintaining professional credentials and coordinating time across patient-care and administrative responsibilities. Work is performed primarily in an outpatient physical therapy clinic and may also take place in an office building, fitness center or gym, or pool at Yokota AB. The clinic uses electrical, ultrasound, and thermo-dynamic equipment. The role requires normal safety precautions for a health-clinic setting and use of gloves, gown, mask, and approved sterile technique when working with open wounds or contagious diseases. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The company hires direct W-2 employees and does not accept 1099, staffing-firm, or corp-to-corp candidates; H-1B sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited college of physical therapy.
Valid, current, unrestricted license in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; the therapist must maintain and renew licensure and may not practice with an inactive or revoked license.
At least one year of physical therapy experience within the past two years.
Advanced knowledge of physical therapy theory, medical rehabilitation, therapeutic principles, and clinical practice sufficient to develop individual treatment programs.
Knowledge and clinical ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a broad range of neuromusculoskeletal disorders of varying complexity and etiology without direct physician supervision.
Knowledge of selected pharmaceuticals, their intended effects, side effects, and complications.
Knowledge of procedures for patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including ordering and reviewing imaging, prescribing medications, requesting routine laboratory tests, and recommending work and activity restrictions and physical profiles.
Working knowledge of computer systems including Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA).
Knowledge of the full range of professional principles and practices of physical therapy.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, adapt treatment plans, and manage patient-care and administrative demands.
Ability to elicit cooperation from patients who may be uncooperative or unmotivated.
Maintain CPR certification and complete annual continuing medical education.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of military life and experience working with military family members.
Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive physical therapy services within the facility’s personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities.
Evaluate, diagnose, and plan and execute treatment for patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
Recommend casts, splints, bracing, orthotic devices, and assistive devices as appropriate.
Order and review x-rays and other indicated imaging, including MRI and bone scans; develop initial x-ray impressions and consult specialists when indicated.
Recognize abnormal findings and potentially serious physical or physiological problems; refer patients to specialty clinics or primary care providers as appropriate.
Prescribe approved analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, request routine laboratory studies, recommend work and activity restrictions, and authenticate specified temporary and permanent profiles and quarters assignments within the limits described in the posting.
Provide physical therapy to patients from toddlers to older adults with physical disabilities and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Conduct neurological and musculoskeletal evaluations; plan, deliver, periodically reassess, modify, or end treatment programs based on patient progress and needs.
Develop home programs and instruct patients and families, confirming patient understanding; assess learning styles and provide appropriate education.
Coordinate treatment plans with physicians, other health care providers, hospital services, and interdisciplinary teams; advise personnel on patient equipment needs.
Document outpatient care in AHLTA within 24 hours and report progress through notes or oral reports at meetings and rounds.
Supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and Red Cross volunteers; provide technical guidance, serve as primary clinical instructor, and review and co-sign military technician musculoskeletal assessments.
Develop and provide education programs, inpatient care safety procedures, and treatment techniques; present patient education lectures and provide healthcare-related in-service training to clinical staff.
Perform OIC-level administrative functions and, in the Chief’s absence, potentially serve as acting OIC of the Physical Therapy clinic.
Assist with scheduling and conducting staff training; maintain patient and equipment records and prepare required statistical documents.
Participate in peer reviews, continuing education, quality assurance, risk management, special projects, community education, and pertinent meetings.
Update or develop clinic operating instructions and treatment protocols; assist with equipment ordering and supply planning; supervise equipment inventory and maintain required records and security.
Provide input to the NCO and OIC for military staff performance evaluations and ratings.
Maintain professional credentials, licensure, CPR certification, and annual continuing medical education; update credentialing records as needed.
Teach holistic regional pain classes to clinic standards and coordinate personal time across administrative and patient-care responsibilities.