Physical Therapist

Job Description
Background:
As part of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Guardian Angel (GA) Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) initiative, the role of a licensed Physical Therapist is critical in improving the rehabilitation and readiness of TACP, Special Warfare Mission Support (SWMS), and Guardian Angel personnel.
Scope of Work:
The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive assessment, evaluation, and pre-habilitation of musculoskeletal conditions to support the mission readiness of TACP/SWMS/AWS personnel. The PT will work as an independent practitioner and direct care provider,maintainingcredentialing requirements as per state regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Evaluation and Pre-habilitation:
Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations, providing pre-habilitation care to enhance readiness and prevent injuries among TACP/SWMS/AWS personnel.
Coordination and Communication:
MaintainHIPAA-compliant communication with referring providers about the personnel’s progress and return to duty status.
Injury Prevention:
Advise unit commanders on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and develop SOPs for physical therapy programs.
Resource Management:
Manage administrative tasks related to the procurement of supplies and equipment necessary for physical therapy interventions.
Education and Training:
Spenda significant portionof time on primary injury prevention services, health education, and nutrition advising.
Performance Reporting:
Provide human performance and pre-habilitative trending metrics, analyzing data such as musculoskeletal pain, duty limitations, and overall physical readiness.
Training and Documentation:
If directed,assistin documenting care in MHS GENESIS and provide individual training plans that include fitness assessments and tailored training protocols.
Other duties as assigned.