Physical Therapist

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Therapist and primary physical rehabilitation program manager

• Focus: Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning

• Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Description

Provide the full range of physical therapy services, including physician extender work and comprehensive patient evaluations. Interview and assess patients’ functional status, perform neurological and musculoskeletal evaluations, and develop treatment programs using independent professional judgment. Plan care based on consult information and each patient’s physical and mental needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Physical Therapist and primary physical rehabilitation program manager

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy services (including physician extender work)

• Conduct patient interviews and evaluate functional status

• Perform neurological and musculoskeletal evaluations (direct access or referral)

• Develop and plan treatment programs based on patient needs

Requirements

• Master’s degree required (doctoral preferred) from an accredited Physical Therapy program

• Valid current State Physical Therapist license (unrestricted/full)

• Board certification or specified equivalent credentials related to orthopedic/sports physical therapy, athletic training, manual therapy, or McKenzie certification, or a post-professional clinical degree

• Ability to obtain and maintain a motor vehicle driver’s license

• Hepatitis B immunization unless exempted by physician

• Wear and use personal protective equipment as required

• Occasional TDY may be required

• Subject to a one-year probationary period (unless previously met)

• Random drug testing

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance/access

• Background investigation and credit check required

• Specialized experience: 1 year providing sports medicine physical therapy treatment; developing treatment plans; assessing and/or diagnosing physical therapy patients (no education substitution for this requirement)

• U.S. citizenship

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).