Special Ops Physical Therapist (27 SOW/Cannon AFB, NM) - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

KBR•Clovis, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Operations Physical Therapist who will provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions for Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. The role involves direct patient care, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing basic pharmaceuticals, and referring to specialists. The therapist will also supervise PT Techs, PT Assistants, and ATCs as directed, and serve as an advisor on injury prevention, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. Responsibilities include conducting equipment reviews, contributing to database development, performing peer reviews, and assisting with fiscal planning and clinical guideline development. Documentation will be in the military's Electronic Health Record and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database.

Requirements

This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
Must have a Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
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 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.

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 musculoskeletal injury care, utilizing approved supplemental clinical privileges including the ordering of imaging studies, laboratory tests, basic pharmaceuticals, and referrals to specialty providers, with consistent, appropriate, and required documentation.
If directed by HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator, directly supervise the PT Tech, PT Assistant, and/or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) within their scope of practice.
Participate in periodic meetings with HP and POTFF for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients.
Identify opportunities for improvement.
Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, Sports Medicine (SM), and rehabilitation.
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 with the provision of care.
Provide input for the development and utilization of required databases.
Conduct peer (record) reviews for the HP Staff as directed.
Assists 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 to ensure consistency of care across all HP Training Centers (HPTCs) and associated facilities.
Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans.
Submits input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Document care in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (i.e., SPEAR), as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical providers as requested and/or required.

Benefits

401K plan with company match
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule
professional training and development
Sign-on bonus of up to $5K may be available to qualified, selected candidates (eligibility requirements may apply).
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