Physical Therapist

About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Department of Surgery, Physical Therapy Service, Honolulu, Hawaii. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.

Perform a wide range of complex physical therapy duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based medicine and data collection.

Provide evaluation and therapeutic interventions to a full range of wounded, ill, and injured service members.

Perform comprehensive neuromusculoskeletal evaluations (in a physician extender role) on patients presenting with medicalor surgical diagnoses with or without physician referral.

Design treatment plans to meet patient/clinical objectives to maximize restoration of physical and adaptive roles and functions.

Direct and coordinate military and civilian physical therapy assistants and technicians engaged in performing physical therapy care and treatment.

Develop protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for PT programs.

Provide recommendations for continued treatment, home programs, reconditioning and provide guidance on physical health, functional and adaptive activities.