Physical Therapist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Bragg, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides advanced physical therapy evaluation and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to rehabilitate wounded, ill, and injured service members with neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The position is located at Womack Army Medical Center, Directorate of Surgery, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, Fort Bragg, NC, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The role includes evaluating patients’ functional levels, identifying causes of pain or dysfunction, creating individualized and goal-oriented treatment plans for acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions, and delivering appropriate therapeutic interventions. The therapist may recommend adaptive equipment or orthotic devices and refer patients to other medical specialties or practitioners as appropriate. The position requires a graduate degree in physical therapy from an appropriately accredited program, a current unrestricted physical therapist license, and successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination. Applicants must also have one year of specialized experience conducting physical therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing education or consultation to patients or staff. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement. Employment is subject to background and drug screening, required immunizations and seasonal influenza vaccination, Basic Life Support certification, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and is designated Mission Essential, requiring the employee to report or remain at work during certain emergencies. Applicants must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.

Requirements

A graduate or higher-level degree that included a physical therapy curriculum approved by CAAHEP or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education when the degree was obtained, including completion of the school’s clinical requirements.
A current, active, full, and unrestricted physical therapist license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by FSBPT.
One year of specialized experience conducting physical therapy patient evaluations, developing physical therapy treatment plans, and providing education or consultation to patients or staff. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Pass the required background investigation and pre-employment screening, including urinalysis for illegal drug use; the position is also subject to random drug testing.
Meet required immunization conditions, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact and annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless medically or religiously exempted.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Use standardized measurement and evaluation tools to determine patients’ functional levels.
Prepare individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Identify root causes of patients’ pain or dysfunction.
Apply therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization, and/or manual therapies according to patient needs.
Recommend adaptive equipment and/or orthotic devices to improve patient function.
Refer patients to other medical specialties or practitioners as appropriate.
Develop goal-oriented treatment plans for patients.