Physical Therapist in Yokota, Japan

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver comprehensive physical therapy services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility.
• Physician Extender (70%): Performs primary evaluation, diagnosis, and plans/executes treatment programs for patients seeking care of neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
• Recommends appropriate casts, splints, and/or bracing for these conditions.
• Orders and reviews x-rays, develops initial impressions, and consults with the orthopedic surgeon or radiologist as indicated.
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal physical findings to recognize early potentially serious problems.
• Orders MRI studies, bone scans, other radiology as indicated, and routine laboratory studies.
• Refers patients to specialty clinics or to their primary care provider when indicated.
• Prescribes analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds approved by the therapeutics agent board, the credentials committee, and the Commander.
• Authenticates temporary profiles not to exceed 30 days, permanent (P2) profiles, and assigns quarters for up to 72 hours.
• Provision of Physical Therapy Service (20%): Provides physical therapy care for patients from toddlers to the elderly, performs neurological and musculoskeletal evaluations, implements individual or group treatment, re-evaluates progress, and modifies treatment as needed.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and Red Cross volunteers, and serves as primary clinical instructor for physical therapy students.
• Administrative Work (10%): Performs Officer In-Charge (OIC) level administrative functions, assists with scheduling and in-service training, maintains patient records, updates clinic operating instructions and treatment protocols, and assists with equipment and supply ordering.
• Maintains professional credentials including licensure, CPR certification, and annual continuing medical education (CME).
• Works with a high degree of independence, exercising professional judgment in developing and conducting treatment programs.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of physical therapy theory, professional medical rehabilitation, and therapeutic principles.
• Knowledge of selected pharmaceuticals, their effects, side effects, and complications.
• Working knowledge of computer systems such as CHCS and AHLTA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Valid, current unrestricted state license in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• At least one year of Physical Therapy experience within the past two years.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
• Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
• Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• An active security clearance is preferred.

Location:

Yokota AFB, Japan. Work is onsite in an outpatient physical therapy clinic, and may also occur in an office building, fitness center, or pool at Yokota AB.

Compensation:

Pay and benefits information will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.