Physical Therapist

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking a Physical Therapist to support Patrick SFB in FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The PT will also refer patients to other HPO staff members as needed. The contractor shall provide and perform the following services in support of the HPO program for AFSPECWAR personnel, with the priority on AFSPECWAR Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:
• Provide musculoskeletal injury care, utilizing approved supplemental clinical privileges including the ordering of imaging studies, laboratory tests, basic pharmaceuticals, joint injections, and referrals to specialty providers, with consistent, appropriate, and required documentation. Strong understanding of the challenges operators face, proper nutrition, injuries, and treatment option.
• Performs patient tests, measurements and evaluations and record findings to aid in developing and/or revising specifics of the treatment program or training program.
• Participate in periodic meetings with HPO for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, Sports Medicine (SM), and rehabilitation.
• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
• Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across the program.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP staff as appropriate. Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other HPO staff members and medical providers as requested and/or required.
• Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECWAR and its HPO staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in physical therapy.
• Certification in at least 2 of the following required; dry needling, acupuncture, Graston’s Technique, Active Release Techniques (ART), cupping.
• Minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable, accumulated post Professional experience of performing manual therapy in the sports medicine field with individual athletes and groups of athletes (experience at the levels of NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR Operators preferred).
• Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), or certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) is required. Additionally, credentials such as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is preferred.