Physical Therapist - Ramstein, Germany

Core Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive one-on-one clinical care to personnel assigned to the 435 AGOW.
• Services shall include evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation, injury management, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, functional training, and other evidence-based interventions consistent with accepted standards of practice.
• Personnel may access Physical Therapy services based on provider availability and MTF scheduling procedures.
• The Physical Therapist may provide education, screening, and consultation at unit locations when requested.
• Clinical procedures requiring controlled environments shall be performed within approved clinical settings.
• Dry needling is authorized and shall be performed only within clinical settings and in accordance with MTF privileging requirements.
• The Physical Therapist shall document all clinical encounters within approved MTF systems in accordance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• The Physical Therapist is authorized to evaluate, recommend, and implement modifications to duty limitations and medical profiles when authorized through 86 MDG credentialing and privileging processes, established clinical guidelines, and applicable Air Force medical policies. All modifications shall be documented within approved MTF systems.
• The Physical Therapist shall coordinate with CSCS personnel to conduct monthly workshops focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation, recovery strategies, and physical readiness optimization.
• The Physical Therapist shall provide aggregate, non-identifiable trend observations to leadership regarding general physical readiness and injury trends. No PHI or PII shall be included in such reporting

Requirements & Qualifications

• Possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited institution.
• Maintain a current, active, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Physical Therapist post graduation from a Doctoral Physical Therapy program.
• Successfully complete all MTF credentialing and privileging requirements prior to performing clinical services.
• Maintain current CPR and AED certification throughout the period of performance.
• Must be a US Citizen.