LTSi - Laredo Technical Services, Inc.-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Anchorage, AK
1-10 employees

The Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Support program provides agility and capacity to improve performance and extend the longevity of the “human weapon system,” thereby increasing the operational readiness of Air Support Operations Groups (ASOG) and the TACP community. The PACAF TACP Support program seeks to maintain the highest state of readiness throughout the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). This is achieved by integrating physical therapy, behavioral healthcare, and strength and conditioning services, which are critical for maintaining peak performance. The Physical Therapist will be responsible for all administrative and clinical management within the scope of practice for PACAF HPO as an independent embedded healthcare provider. The PT shall employ a variety of principles and methodologies to conduct examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses, interventions, and outcome assessments for assigned personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, providing operational care through individual assessments, injury prevention strategies, and human performance interventions targeting musculoskeletal conditions to support personnel readiness. The PT will also serve as the subject matter expert in all aspects of musculoskeletal injury management, injury prevention, and performance enhancement, in support of personnel readiness.

  • Engage in specific operator training.
  • Complete an in-processing evaluation/assessment for all newly assigned personnel.
  • Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective movements.
  • Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient care records IAW DHA PM 6025.02, Volume 1.
  • Advise unit commanders on matters related to injury prevention and rehabilitation. Identify opportunities for improvement to include developing protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for PT programs.
  • Advise unit commanders of administrative matters, purchasing of required supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests related to interventions and professional services provided.
  • Provide all forms of primary injury (acute and/or duty- limiting) prevention services, to include but not limited to physical capacity as well as new member assessments, personnel health education, and nutrition advising.
  • Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment is used for patient care and contributes to a safe working environment.
  • Attend staff meetings with the unit commander as needed to review and evaluate physical training programs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide Individual Training Plans after initial assessment, and include, feedback sessions, unique training plans, and any modifications to the plan to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of individuals recovering from injury.
  • Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities.
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
  • Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents Birthday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
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