Physical Therapist

Labor Category

Physical Therapist

Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA

The work will be performed at Bremerton Naval Hospital or Everett Naval Base or Bangor Naval Base. HCWs shall receive notification 48 hours prior to reassignment to another location within a 40-mile commuting radius of their assigned MTF.

• New year’s Day, January 1st
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January
• President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February
• Memorial Day, Last Monday in May
• Independence Day, July 4th
• Labor Day, 1st Monday in September
• Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October
• Veteran’s Day, November 11th
• Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November
• Christmas Day, December 25th

Specific days, hours, and shift length will be scheduled by the designated government representative. The schedule for each two-week period will be provided at least one month in advance by the government supervisor or designee. Planned absences must be communicated to the government supervisor in advance. The government reserves the right to change shift hours with 72 hours’ notice to accommodate patient care needs and mission requirements.

Services are normally required Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 and 1800. Shifts will typically be 8.5 or 9 hours, including an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute lunch break. HCWs may provide services 0600 and 1800 on Saturdays and Sundays. In no instance will HCWs be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period or 40 hours for a 0.5 FTE.

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, holiday or an unplanned closure due to unusual and compelling circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, military emergencies, severe weather), the contractor will only be compensated for the unplanned closure.

Physical Therapist

HCWs must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on a patient evaluation.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, including non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in the patient’s chart and/or automated systems.
• Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in the treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient’s health care.
• Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
• Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

• Degree/
  
  Education:
  
  Master’s degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002. Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support:
  Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.
• Experience:
  
  As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• Board Certification:
  None.
• Licensure/Registration:
  Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.