
Physical Therapist
- Anchorage, AK
- $100,000-111,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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