Physical Therapist

Aptive • Bremerton, WA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Aptive Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies. Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
• Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.
• As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
• Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care.
• Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
• Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

Benefits

• The contract specifies that contract HCWs will not be required to work on federally recognized holidays.
• The company provides staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities.
• Aptive is an equal opportunity employer.
• Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level