Physical Therapist (Position Located at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea)

LMR Technical Group•Fort Walton Beach, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

LMR Technical Group is seeking a Physical Therapist to join a mission-focused multidisciplinary human performance team at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The position supports the health, performance, and operational readiness of U.S. Air Force personnel. The Physical Therapist supports permanently assigned or visiting active-duty Air Force fighter aircrew and is responsible for administrative and clinical management of human performance optimization services within their scope of practice as an independent embedded healthcare provider. The role uses examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment to provide care, individual assessments, injury prevention, and human performance interventions for musculoskeletal conditions in support of personnel readiness.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
At least 3 years of experience as a physical therapist in a collegiate, professional, Olympic, tactical military, aerospace, or similar high-performance man-machine environment; experience must include work within the last 2 years.
Current healthcare provider CPR certification, including AED certification, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain it before the start date.
Current Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one, requiring a T3 background investigation.
U.S. citizenship to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Expert ability to assess injuries and treat acute and chronic conditions.
Strong clinical decision-making and documentation skills.
Effective communication with aircrew, squadron leadership, and multidisciplinary team members.
Knowledge of DHA and MTF electronic documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience as a physical therapist in a collegiate, professional, Olympic, tactical military, aerospace, or similar high-performance man-machine environment, including experience within the last 2 years.
At least one of the following: ABPTS OCS or SCS certification; orthopedic or sports residency/fellowship training; or Advanced Dry Needling Certification (Level 2) and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) Certification.

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage neuromusculoskeletal disorders, injuries, and associated structures and systems that may impair movement or function.
Provide direct-access evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions in an embedded setting.
Order diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, request consultations, and refer patients to Military Health Providers.
Perform and recommend physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, performance optimization, ergonomic evaluation, wellness, screening, concussion care, acute injury management, and health lifestyle promotion activities.
Educate patients on the rehabilitation process.
Perform other related duties as assigned.