Physical Therapist in Yokota, Japan

Arcetyp LLC • Shoreline, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Arcetyp LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide onsite care at Yokota Air Base in Japan. The role delivers comprehensive physical therapy services within the facility’s personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities. It combines physician-extender duties, physical therapy care, and clinic administration. The therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders, often exercising independent professional judgment and working under the designation of an orthopedic surgeon as supervising physician. Serious illness or trauma is referred to the orthopedic surgeon or other appropriate primary care provider.

The therapist provides care to patients ranging from toddlers to the elderly, develops and modifies treatment plans, monitors progress, and coordinates care with physicians, families, and other health care services. Responsibilities also include patient and staff education, supervision and instruction of assistants and students, documentation, peer review, equipment and inventory oversight, and clinic administrative work. The role requires maintaining professional credentials, including licensure and CPR certification, and completing annual continuing medical education.

Work takes place primarily in an outpatient physical therapy clinic, and may also occur in an office building, fitness center or gym, or pool at Yokota AB. The clinic includes electrical, ultrasound, and thermo-dynamic equipment. Work involves minimal risks or discomforts and normal health-clinic safety precautions; gloves, gown, mask, and approved sterile technique are required when working with open wounds or contagious diseases.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a college of Physical Therapy accredited by CAPTE.
• Valid, current, unrestricted physical therapy license in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; maintain and renew the license and provide required copies before performance and before expiration.
• At least one year of Physical Therapy experience within the past two years.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Advanced knowledge of physical therapy theory, medical rehabilitation, therapeutic principles, and clinical practice sufficient to develop individual treatment programs.
• Knowledge and ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal disorders of diverse 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 such as CHCS and AHLTA.
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgment, adapt treatment plans, and provide care without detailed instructions.
• Ability to teach holistic regional pain classes to the standards of the Physical Therapy clinic.
• Patience and ability to elicit cooperation from patients who may be uncooperative or unmotivated.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough 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

• Evaluate, diagnose, and plan and execute treatment programs for patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
• Recommend appropriate casts, splints, and braces; order and review x-rays and other indicated imaging and laboratory studies; and consult with physicians as appropriate.
• Recognize normal and abnormal physical findings, refer patients to specialty clinics or primary care providers when indicated, and prescribe approved analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds within authorized scope.
• Authenticate temporary profiles for up to 30 days, permanent P2 profiles for applicable conditions, and quarters for up to 72 hours.
• Provide physical therapy services for patients with physical disabilities and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions, from toddlers to the elderly.
• Conduct neurological and musculoskeletal evaluations, develop individualized treatment programs, implement and periodically reassess treatment, and adjust or end treatment when appropriate.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and confirm their understanding; assess patient learning styles and develop appropriate education programs.
• Consult and coordinate with physicians, other health care providers, hospital services, and relevant personnel on treatment plans, equipment needs, and integrated care.
• Document outpatient care in AHLTA within 24 hours and report patient progress through notes and oral reports at team meetings or rounds.
• Provide technical guidance and direct supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and Red Cross volunteers; serve as primary clinical instructor for physical therapy students.
• Review and co-sign military physical therapy technician musculoskeletal assessments and ensure technical staff carry out physical therapy plans of care.
• Develop and provide education programs, safety procedures, treatment techniques, and healthcare-related in-service training; participate in patient education and clinical conferences.
• Perform OIC-level administrative functions and, when the Chief is absent, may serve as acting OIC of the Physical Therapy clinic.
• Assist with in-service training, maintain patient records and statistics, participate in peer reviews, and update clinic operating instructions and treatment protocols.
• Assist with equipment ordering and supply planning; supervise equipment inventory, records, and security; and provide input on military staff performance evaluations.
• Participate in continuing education, quality assurance, risk management, special projects, community education, and meetings as directed.
• Coordinate personal time across administrative and patient-care duties and maintain licensure, CPR certification, and annual continuing medical education requirements.
• Perform peer reviews as directed by the Chief of Medical Staff and attend additional meetings or training as directed by clinic or command leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; pay and benefits details will be provided to interested applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time