Physical Therapist – Cocoa Beach FL (Patrick AFB) 

• Degree/Education: shall possess a Master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in physical therapy.
• Certifications: Certification in at least 2 of the following required; dry needling, acupuncture, Graston’s Technique, Active Release Techniques (ART), cupping.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable, accumulated post­ professional experience 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 Special Operations/AFSPECW AR Operators preferred) in the accompanying, respective settings.

• Board Certification: Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), or certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) is Additionally, credentials such as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is preferred.

• Licensure/Registration: Possess a valid, unrestricted license from one of the 50 United States or its territories and maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF where applicable. The contractor shall maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF where applicable.

Duties:

PTs provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. They are licensed independent practitioners and credentialed as direct care providers in specific military HP settings. As such, the candidate shall evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals. The PT will also refer patients to other HPO staff members as needed. The contractor shall provide and perform the following services in support of the HPO program for AFSPECWAR personnel, with the priority on AFSPECW AR Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:

• Provide musculoskeletal injury care, utilizing approved supplemental clinical privileges including the ordering of imaging studies, laboratory tests, basic pharmaceuticals, joint injections, and referrals to specialty providers, with consistent, appropriate, and required
• Strong understanding of the challenges operators face, proper nutrition, injuries, and treatment option.
• Utilizes screening information to develop rehabilitation protocol and interventions if needed.
• Assist in the development of the unit’s rehabilitation system in accordance with all local, state, and national laws and regulations, as well as licensing and insurance certification.
• Reviews and evaluates physician’s referrals and patients’ records to determine physical therapy treatment requirements.
• Performs patient tests, measurements and evaluations and record findings to aid in developing and/or revising specifics of the treatment program or training program.
• Participate in periodic meetings with HPO for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients. Identify opportunities for
• 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 the program.
• Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans. Submits input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• 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 as Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Unit will allow for attendance at necessary conferences and/or courses to complete continuing education units require to maintain certification.
• Document care and work performed in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (i.e., SMARTABASE), as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECW AR and its HPO
• Attend and participate in meetings with other HPO staff members and medical providers as requested and/or required.
• Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECW AR and its HPO staff.
• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECW AR and its HPO