Physical Therapist
Battelle
- Arlington, Texas, United States
- Arlington, Texas, United States
Über
Provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions Evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals as licensed independent practitioners, credentialed as direct care providers in specific military HP settings Refer patients to other POTFF staff members as needed Provide and perform the following services in support of POTFF's HP program for SOF personnel, with priority on SOF 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, and referrals to specialty providers, with consistent, appropriate, and required documentation Directly supervise the PT Tech, PT Assistant, and/or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) within their scope of practice as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator Participate in periodic meetings with HP and POTFF for reasons such as 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 injury prevention, Sports Medicine (SM), and rehabilitation Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing 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 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 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 Submit 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 or POTFF staff as appropriate Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions Document care in the Military's Electronic Health Record, e.g., GENESIS, 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 POTFF staff Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical providers as requested and/or required Perform other tasks, within the scope of the PT position description as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff
Key Qualifications
Master's degree in physical therapy Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as 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) At least five 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 Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at the local MTF Capability of meeting the physical demands of selection and training events including the ability to hike over rough terrain, work long irregular hours with disruption in sleep cycles, and function in austere environments Ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association, with documentation provided Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in physical therapy Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Experience performing manual therapy at the levels of NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operators
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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