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Recruiting a Physical Therapist in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Fairbanks, Alaska. The Physical Theapist is a full-time position, 80 hours per a two-week period, Monday-Friday, between 7: 30 AM and 4: 00 PM. Full benefits, including 17 days did vacation/sick leave and 11 paid Federal holidays.DUTIES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST:

• Serves as a Physical Therapist responsible for all administrative and clinical management within the scope of practice for PACAF HPO as an independent embedded healthcare provider. The Contractor shall employ a variety of principles and methodologies to conduct examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses, interventions, and outcome assessments for assigned personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, providing operational care through individual assessments, injury prevention strategies, and human performance interventions targeting musculoskeletal conditions to support personnel readiness. The PT will also serve as the subject matter expert in all aspects of musculoskeletal injury management, injury prevention, and performance enhancement, in support of personnel readiness.
• Contractor personnel shall complete all in-processing requirements and participate in job specific training activities, which may include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities.
• Contractor personnel shall engage in specific operator training when approved by the COR.
• 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.
• Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient care records IAW DHA PM 6025.02, Volume 1.
• Advise unit commanders on matters related to injury prevention and rehabilitation. Identify opportunities for improvement to include developing protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for PT programs.
• Advise unit commanders of administrative matters, purchasing of required supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests related to interventions and professional services provided.
• Provide all forms of primary injury (acute and/or duty- limiting) prevention services, to include but not limited to physical capacity as well as new member assessments, personnel health education, and nutrition advising.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment is used for patient care and contributes to a safe working environment.
• Attend staff meetings with the unit commander as needed to review and evaluate physical training programs, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Provide Individual Training Plans after initial assessment, and include, feedback sessions, unique training plans, and any modifications to the plan to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of individuals recovering from injury.
• Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
• 5+ years of full-time experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in collegiate (or higher), Professional, or tactical athletics;aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support certification including AED training.
• U.S. Citizen (required for access to Government computer systems).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST:

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Health & Welfare allowance offsets the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
• Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 30 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty service members, their families, and veterans.