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.

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DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking a Physical Therapist to support the mission at Eielson AFB, Alaska.

QUALIFICATIONS

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  Degree/Education: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2022, approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

  
  
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  Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS).

  
  
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  Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

  
  
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  Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.

  
  
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  U.S. Citizen

  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.

  
  
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  Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation
  
  of the patient.

  
  
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  Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.

  
  
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  Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

  
  
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  Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.

  
  
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  Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.

  
  
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  Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.

  
  
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  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 healthcare. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.

  
  
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  Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

  
  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

At Decypher we believe that equal opportunity fuels innovation by using the strengths of individual differences. Therefore, we strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decypher is fully committed to a program of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees and will actively carry out all federal and state regulations and executive orders. We apply our equal opportunity policy to all employment decisions.

This position is not authorized for remote/telework