Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Overview
Avosys is a growing integrator of professional technological and management solutions services. Founded in 1998 Avosys provides services nationwide to Federal Commercial Local and State clients. We recognize the foundation of our firm is our people and we continue to rise above our competition by hiring the best.
Is it your calling to serve our Nations Heroes Avosys is seeking a Pyshical Therapist to provide outpatient services to the military and their families at DavisMonthan Air Force Base in Tucson Arizona.
- Maximize family time with no weekend Holiday or oncall requirements
- Maintain worklife balance with guaranteed 8hour shifts
- Take advantage of our competitive comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life shortterm disability longterm disability & 401(k)
Responsibilities
- Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Commanding Officer.
- Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services in support of direct access (walkin) patients and patient referrals from the following specialties: Orthopedics General Medicine and Surgery Primary Care Clinic Rheumatology and other referrals approved by Department Head/Division Officer.
- Test and measure the patients strength motor development sensory perception functional capacity and/or respiratory and circulatory efficiency. Record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
- Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient with realistic and documented treatment goals.
- Administer manual therapy to include manipulation of the spine and extremities and provide exercises to improve and maintain function.
- Instruct motivate and assist patients in performing various physical activities such as ambulatory functional activities. Daily living activities and in use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches canes and prostheses.
- Administer treatments involving application of physical agents using electrical stimulation devices iontophoresis/hybresis units moist heat packs ice packs and ultrasound machines. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Administer soft tissue mobilization as well as joint mobilization and manipulation applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology. Administer traction to relieve pain using traction equipment.
- Record treatment response and progress in patients chart and/or automated systems.
- Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluate fit and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification as required.
- Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patients health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns as required.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy program acceptable to the USAF Surgeon General and accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
- Working knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing data entry and automated medical records.
- Experience as a physical therapist licensed practitioner for at least 24 months in an outpatient orthopedic clinical settings within the last 36 months.
License Certifications
- A current unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in any one of the fifty States the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Guam or U.S. Virgin Islands. License cannot be under investigation nor have any adverse action pending from a State Board or national licensing/certification agency.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Other Information
Industry: Defense
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Background Check: Required
Current Clearance Level Required: None
Telework: No
Travel: No
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contactor for assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
