Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

GCA is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to support services at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC. The Physical Therapist will perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

The Physical Therapist must have experience in and be able to complete all functions of the position while under minimal to no supervision in the following areas:

• Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily living activities, and use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Administer traction to relieve pain using traction equipment.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in the patient's chart and/or automated systems.
• Coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs, 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.

Qualifications:

Additional requirements for the position:

Education:

• Doctorate Degree.
• Entry-level physical therapists must be graduates of a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
• Completion of professional coursework in the specialty area such as Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS).

Experience:

• Two years of experience within the last three years as a Physical Therapist.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must hold a full, current, valid, unrestricted license with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions that abides by the State requirements of the location of performance.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Legal Authorization to Work in the United States:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Hours of Operation:

• Full-Time
• The employee will be scheduled to work for 9 hours between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., including an uncompensated 60-minute work break