Special Operations Physical Therapist, (SWCS, Fort Liberty, NC)

KBR•Fort Liberty, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Special Operations Physical Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions for service people and astronauts. This role involves licensed independent practice and credentialing as direct care providers in specific military health promotion settings. The physical therapist will support the Human Performance (HP) program for Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel, with a priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel. This position offers relocation and is part of KBR's commitment to improving the world responsibly and safely.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an OCS or SCS, or certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as a certified athletic trainer (ATC).
Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at the local MTF.
Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training evolutions.
May be required to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.
Minimum of five (5) years or more of demonstrable, accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) of performing manual therapy in the sports medicine field with individual athletes and groups of athletes (experience at the levels of NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operators preferred) in the accompanying, respective settings.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
Must maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
Prior military and/or SOF experience.
Additional credentials such as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals.
Refer patients to other POTFF staff members as needed.
Provide neuro-musculoskeletal injury care, utilizing approved supplemental clinical privileges including ordering images, laboratory tests, pharmaceuticals, dry needling, acupuncture, joint injections and aspirations, and referrals to specialty providers.
Directly supervise the PT Tech, PT Assistant, and/or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) within their scope of practice, if directed by HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Participate in periodic meetings with HP and POTFF for reviewing care provided to patients and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to Sports Medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and relevant human performance research.
Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure the HP program stays current.
Provide input for the development and utilization of required databases.
Conduct peer (record) reviews for the HP Staff as directed.
Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines.
Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans.
Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical providers.
Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contribute to a safe working environment.
Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP staff or POTFF staff.
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions.
Attend necessary conferences and/or courses to complete continuing education units.
Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
Document care in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (e.g., AHLTA, MHS GENESIS) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (e.g., Smartbase) as required.
Document work performed, utilization, encounters, referrals, and all other information in the Military’s Electronic Health Record and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database.
Perform other tasks, within the scope of the PT position description, as assigned.
Collect and report all data as requested.
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required.