About this opportunity
Spectrum Healthcare Resources lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist Opportunity
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Physical Therapist at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Florida.
Job Description includes:
Full time employment, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday - no weekends
Paid Federal holidays
Paid time off
Manageable patient workload
Opportunity to treat chronic pain conditions for our military
Structured setting with support staff on site
Schedule offers work/life balance
The Physical Therapist will have the following requirements:
Masters or Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapist Association (APTA) approved program.
Any state Physical Therapist License
Graduate from college or University approved by the CAPTE
Experience required to meet clinical competency requirements specified by the Base
Valid BLS certification
Core Duties:
Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF including differential diagnosis.
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 manual therapy to include: joint mobilization/manipulation and soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology. Certification in dry needling preferred.
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.
Company Overview:
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
EOE / Disability / Vet
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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