Physical Therapist

Command Holdings•Camp Lejeune, NC

About The Position

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking Physical Therapists to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. POTFF uses a holistic approach to optimize operators and their operational and family support systems to enhance readiness and lethality. The position supports the Human Performance program, prioritizing SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel, and is contingent on contract award. Multiple positions may be filled. The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and rehabilitates musculoskeletal conditions, including patients who do not have referrals, and refers patients to other POTFF staff as appropriate. The role may include approved supplemental clinical privileges, supervision of other clinical personnel when directed, and participation in clinical, administrative, training, and program-improvement activities. The PT documents care in military electronic health records and program databases, reports requested data, and supports safe operation of patient-care equipment and a safe work environment. The work environment may include a business office with moderate noise or occasional loud noise, such as at an airfield or around large equipment. The employee may sit at a computer terminal for extended periods and must be able to meet physical demands that include training with SOF, hiking over rough terrain, working in austere environments, observing training evolutions, and lifting or manipulating loads up to 25 kilograms. Travel is minimal, approximately 0–10%.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physical therapy.
Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), or certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
At least 5 years of demonstrable accumulated experience performing manual therapy in sports medicine with individual athletes and groups of athletes; continuous and sustained experience is preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and pass the federal security clearance process.
Ability to maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at the local MTF.
Ability to meet the physical demands of training with SOF, including hiking over rough terrain, functioning in austere environments, and observing SOF training evolutions.
Ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.
Current, full, active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
Professional proficiency in English.
Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; WWC Global will not sponsor work visas.
Preference in all phases of employment will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses, pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended.

Nice To Haves

Experience at the NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operator levels in the respective settings.
Doctoral degree in physical therapy.
Current, active Top Secret security clearance.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Prior work history with the Department of Defense, Military Health Systems, or Defense Health Agency.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions, with or without referrals, and refer patients to other POTFF staff as needed.
Provide musculoskeletal injury care using approved supplemental clinical privileges, including ordering imaging studies, laboratory tests, basic pharmaceuticals, and specialty-provider referrals, with appropriate documentation.
Directly supervise PT Technicians, PT Assistants, and/or Certified Athletic Trainers within their scope of practice when directed by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Participate in periodic HP and POTFF meetings, including meetings to review patient care and identify opportunities for improvement.
Advise the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator on injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, administrative matters, purchasing supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
Review equipment, products, and literature to help keep the HP program current in its provision of care.
Provide input for developing and using required databases.
Conduct peer record reviews for HP staff as directed.
Assist with developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
Assist with developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to promote consistent care across HPTCs and associated facilities.
Assist with preparing short- and long-term fiscal plans and submit input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Develop and distribute training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Ensure safe and effective operation of patient-care equipment and contribute to a safe working environment.
Participate in periodic in-service training for HP or POTFF staff, and attend required training.
Attend necessary conferences and/or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.
Document care in military electronic health records and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database as directed and required.
Attend and participate in meetings with POTFF staff and medical providers as requested or required.
Collect and report data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff.
Use computers, software, and technologies as required and requested.
Perform other tasks within the scope of the PT position description as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.