Physical Therapist

STS Government Solutions, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT)

• • Location: Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany
  • Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002. DPT preferred.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Completion of professional coursework in the specialty area such as Orthopedics or Sports Physical Therapy.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in the past three (3) years in physical therapy rehabilitation. Experience and training emphasis Outpatient Orthopedics or Sport Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.
• Required privileges & training to comply with DHA guidance per DHA position description PD#JTMC398231.

• Core Duties:
  • Performs a wide range of complex physical therapy duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based medicine, and data collection. Responsibilities include providing evaluation and therapeutic interventions to a full range of wounded, ill, and injured service members with needs concerned with, but not limited to, physical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal extremity injury, spine complications and/or injuries, neurological injuries/impairments, pain, and concomitant behavioral health disorders. Utilizes evaluation techniques to determine patient's current functional level using standardized/clinically accepted measurement and evaluation tools, clinical observations, patient/staff interviews, and review of medical histories. The primary area of emphasis is on evaluation and treatment of all levels of acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions and accompanying sequelae. Provides technical supervision of, oversight of, and collaboration with the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).

• Develops and implements complex, goal-oriented treatment plans for patients presenting with a multiplicity of dysfunction and impairments in physical, functional and adaptive areas such as gait, functional daily activities, adaptive sports, reconditioning, physical readiness training, injury prevention, human performance optimization, pain impairments, and reintegration. Plans, coordinates, and implements goal-oriented group and/or focused individual PT treatment programs, selecting activities to increase or improve muscle strength, range of motion and coordination; teaches alternative or compensatory techniques for rehabilitation, reconditioning, and functional tasks regardless of physical, mental, and/or cognitive deficits. Applies the use of therapeutic modalities and new integrative techniques and technologies for the purpose of evaluation and ongoing treatment. Therapeutic modalities may consist of, but are not limited to, traditional physical agents such as air, water, electricity, sound, and radiant energy; therapeutic exercise; therapeutic massage; soft tissue mobilization; and manual therapy. Additional emerging technologies, such as acupuncture and/or other integrative medicine techniques may be utilized. Designs treatment plans to meet patient/clinical objectives to maximize restoration of physical and adaptive roles and functions. Incorporates psychosocial and environmental factors that contribute to the impact of injury or illness on daily functional capabilities. Utilizes physical performance measures to provide objective data and outcomes with activity/task performance. Designs, fabricates, or recommends adaptive equipment and/or orthotic devices to improve function.
• Provides patient/family education on the injury/disease process and its effect on function, joint protection, energy requirements, ergonomic needs, activity modification and progression of function or changes in impairments. Develops appropriate evaluation, treatment plans, and recommendations regarding physical requirements, reconditioning, function, fitness, and goals for retention in military (in the current or new Military Occupational Specialty [MOS]) or transitioning out of the military.
• Incorporates evaluation, treatment methods, and research trends and patterns to develop procedures, criteria, and policies to meet the emerging needs of the complex patient population. Provides oversight to the PTA as required by the state practice and consistent with recommendations of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Develops performance plans, supervise and provide rating input on the technicians and PTA(s). Clinical educator for PT or PTA students. Provides education and consultation to patients and other providers including development of training programs. Documents service provision and ensure such documentation and deliveries of PT services are in accordance with practice standards established by The Joint Commission (TJC) and the facility. Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
• 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 patient's health care.  Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
• Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.
• Initiate, continue, and terminate temporary / limited duty profile in accordance with Service policy.
• Order diagnostic laboratory studies in accordance with MTF policy .
• Order imaging studies in accordance with MTF policy.
• Order orthotics or braces.
• Place patients on quarters in accordance with Service policy.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Pharmacy. and Therapeutics (P&T) policy.
• Refer patients to other practitioners as appropriate.

• Work Schedule

• Time frame, Period of Performance, the 90-day coverage is required 01 May 2024 – 31July 2024
• Anticipated work schedule for regular and on call hours  - 0730-1630 with lunch from 1200-1300 - MTF or HC Supervisor will set schedule
• Shift or alternate weekend schedule required (provide schedule): None