Doctor of Physical Therapy; DPT – HPO – Fort Liberty, NC

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – HPO – Fort Liberty, NC

Reef Systems is seeking a fully qualified Doctor of Physical Therapy to support the 14 ASOS at Fort Liberty, NC.

The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) mission is to build and implement a holistic HP approach to addressing the increased stresses on operators’ and aircrew members. The mission is accomplished by increasing the physical and mental capacity of the AFSPECWAR operators and aircrew members over their careers and by decreasing the rate of physical and mental injuries and accelerating return to duty times.

The program’s end state is to prepare, preserve, sustain, and ultimately multiply combat power.

The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Guardian Angel (GA), HH-60, HC-130J and Army Weather Service (AWS) HPO initiative has highlighted the need for increased focus on preserving the current combat capability by identifying specific job specialties outlined in this Task Order (TO). These specialties will help to improve readiness for operators, aircrew, and support personnel by decreasing the rate of injuries and accelerating return to duty times.

The AWS has identified one specific sub-specialty position for support consisting of a Physical Therapist.

• Physical Therapist — 2 — Personal Service
• Must show recency within the last 2 years consistent with DHA-PM.
• AND 5+ years of experience as an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
• AND Demonstrated experience in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
• OR APTA Orthopedic or Sports Clinical Specialist Certification
• OR Orthopedic Residency/Fellowship Trained
• OR Advanced competency in dry needling level 2 and Manual Therapy Certification
• Current (CPR) and (AED) trained.

Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM; however, there may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week.

The Contractor shall serve as a Physical Therapist responsible for all administration and clinical management within scope of practice for HPO services as an independent embedded healthcare provider. The Contractor shall utilize a range of principles and methodologies to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for assigned personnel to include but not limited to operational provision of care associated with individual assessments, injury prevention and human performance interventions of musculoskeletal conditions in support of personnel readiness.

• Complete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, to include computer-based trainings as required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the Medical Group training, on-line Relias health training, Genesis training, newcomer's orientation and other job specific trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities/assessments. Contractor personnel may be required to participate in specific operator training activities to better understand SOP performance and injuries.
• Contractor shall complete an in-processing evaluation/assessment for all newly assigned personnel.
• Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective movements.
• Provide direct access (i.e., no referral needed) evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions in an embedded setting.
• Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
• Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Medical Group requirements.
• Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative…