Job Description

Physical Therapist

Reef Systems is seeking to identify a collaborative team (Physical Therapist/Injury Manager, Athletic Trainer (Certified) (ATC), Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Sports Performance Psychologist) to provide Human Performance Program Services performing injury prevention and mitigation, rehabilitation services, and human performance optimization services to personnel assigned to the 125th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) in Portland, OR.

Schedule

Services are to be provided between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Monday through Friday and during the squadron’s Regularly Scheduled Drills (RSDs), except on recognized holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings.

Recognized Holidays

Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not

perform services on these days:

• New Year’s Day: January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day: July 4th
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veteran’s Day: November 11th
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day: December 25th

Personal Time Off

Additionally, Reef Systems provides ten (10) days of personal time off (PTO).

Performance Requirements

• Provide coverage of the HUMAN PERFORMANCE PROGRAM services IAW paragraph 1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services. “Coverage” is defined as providing their program responsibilities to all accessible operators.
• Maintain a clean and safe Human Performance Program area. All Human Performance Program equipment and facilities will be cleaned daily and as needed after use with Tuberculocidal/bactericidal/virucidal/fungicidal cleanser.
• Shall maintain a current file on all personnel seeking treatment in order to track progress and improve rehabilitation strategies. The PT/IM shall combine their programs with the ATC and SCS in order to develop the most appropriate individual rehabilitation/functional fitness individual plan. The PT/IM shall provide copies of all required documentation to the unit medical staff weekly. The Contractor shall also provide reporting that demonstrates utilization of Human Performance Program Services, to include Opportunities for Training and Education vs. Actual Use as part of the quarterly reports.
• Provide musculoskeletal injury care including assisting and advising the unit medical staff with the ordering of imaging studies, laboratory tests, basic pharmaceuticals, and referrals to specialty providers for each individual operator seeking treatment.
• Serve as the onsite Injury Manager (IM). Directly assist injured operators in coordinating medical care needs with Tricare, other civilian doctors/facilities or military medical treatment facility (MTF).
• Serve as the onsite IM for managing the metrics related to unit injury trends. Metrics shall be included in the monthly metrics report.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings to review the care provided to the STS. Identify opportunities for improvement in prevention and care strategies. Report as part of the quarterly reports.
• Conduct equipment, product and literature reviews to ensure the Human Performance Program stays current with the provision of care and best practices. Information shall be used to support recommendations and comments on equipment as part of the quarterly reports.
• Collect and report workload data as part of the quarterly utilization report.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contribute to a safe working environment at all times.
• Document care in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Provide documentation to assist unit medical staff documenting care and injury details in members’ military medical record during weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from a credentialed college or university and a valid state physical therapy license with board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an Orthopedic or Sports Clinical Specialist (O/SCS).
• Additional credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or as a Sports Performance Coach through the United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAWA) preferred.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience working with elite athletes within the military Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or professional sports.  Internship hours/experience will not be considered professional experience.
• Demonstrated history of performing manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, Graston Technique soft tissue mobilization and functional taping.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions, ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms.
• Required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges. Those personnel providing physical therapy services shall maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be credentialed. Previous experience working with Tricare Medical system is preferrable.

Location

142nd Wing

Portland Air National Guard Base

6801 N.E. Cornfoot Rd.

Portland, Oregon 97218

Point of Contact for this Posting

Art Mata
amata@reef-sys.com