Physical Therapist

Goldbelt•Anchorage, AK

13d•$100,000 - $111,000

About The Position

Overview Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. Summary: The Physical Therapist serves as a Physical Therapist responsible for all administrative and clinical management within the scope of practice for PACAF HPO as an independent embedded healthcare provider. The Contractor 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.

Requirements

Strong clinical skills in physical therapy evaluation and treatment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
APTA Orthopedic or Sports Clinical Specialist Certification, or Orthopedic Residency/Fellowship Trained, or Advanced competency in dry needling level 2 and Manual Therapy Certification
Current (CPR) and (AED) trained.
Must show recency within the last 2 years consistent with the Defense Health Agency-Procedures Manual (DHA-PM)
Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Demonstrated experience in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry; test pilot/astronaut, or similar man-machine high-performance environment.
Must be a US citizen

Responsibilities

Shall complete all in-processing requirements and participate in job-specific training activities, which may include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities.
Shall engage in specific operator training when approved by the COR.
Shall 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.