Special Operations Physical Therapist (5th SFG(A), Ft. Campbell, KY)

Job Description

Title:
Special Operations Physical Therapist (5th SFG(A), Ft. Campbell, KY)
THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely
.
We
maintain
a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world
.
We attract the best minds because our
expertise
thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with
cutting-edge
solutions and services.

We are seeking a stellar

Special Operations
Physical Therapist

who
will
provide
evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. They are licensed independent practitioners and credentialed as direct care providers in specific military HP settings.
At
KBR
we
maintain
a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts -
Could this be you?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals.

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 the priority on
SOF
Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:
Provide

neuro
-
musculoskeletal injury care,
utilizing
approved supplemental clinical privileges
including the ordering of images, laboratory tests,
pharmaceuticals,
dry needling, acupuncture, joint injections and aspirations,
and referrals to specialty providers
.

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
Sports Medicine (SM),
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 with the provision of care.

Provide
input for the development and
utilization
of required databases.

Conduct peer (record) review
s for the HP Staff as directed by governing credentialing body and local medical oversight process.

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 sh
ort and long-term fiscal plans;
s
ubmits
input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.

Attend and
participate
in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical providers as requested and/or
required
.

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. Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences and/or courses to complete continuing education units
required
to
maintain

certification.

Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.

Document care in the Military's Electronic Health
Record )

i.e.,
AHLTA
, GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (e.g.,
Sma
r
tbase
, etc.) as
required
per DODI 6040.45, USSOCOM HQ and POTFF Staff, and as directed by local HP program manager and/or coordinator.

Document work performed,
utilization
, encounters, referrals, and all other information in the Military's Electronic Health Record (i.e.,
AHLTA
,
MHS
GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (e.g.,
Smartbase
, etc.), as directed by HP program manager and/or coordinator and/or required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Perform other tasks, within the scope of the PT position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and/or required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF

staff.

Proficiently
utilize
computers, software, and technologies as
required
and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF

staff.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

This position requires U.S. Citizenship.

This position requires a 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 L
ife Support (
BCLS
)
by
the American Heart Association; m
ust
provide
front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.

Desired Education, Experience,
Skills
or Training:

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
).

Standard Company Requirements:

Must
comply with
Safety, Health and Environmental plan,
policies
and procedures.

Must
comply with
the Quality Assurance plan,
policies
and procedures.

Must
maintain
regular and acceptable attendance.

Responsible for completing all required training.

Perform other assignments and duties, as
required
.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule
.
We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 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 (