Description

Decypher is seeking Physical Therapist candidates to support the ADCMS V contract at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The successful candidate will possess the required education, skills, and experience called for in the contract as described below. US Citizenship and active NACI clearance required.

About Decypher

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 assets 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).

Responsibilities

· 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 in 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 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.

Required Education, Experience and Skill

· Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002. Advanced training and experience in vestibular rehabilitation is desired.

· Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

· Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions, plus a minimum of one (1) year experience in the past three (3) years in physical therapy rehabilitation. Experience and training emphasis in either manual therapy, orthopedic and neurological is required.

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