Physical Therapist (Eielson AFB, AK)

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Physical Therapist (Eielson AFB, AK)

*Relocation assistance available up to $27,500 (minus any withheld taxes) and annual retention bonus up to $18,250 (paid at end of 1st year of employment)*

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR.

KBR is a recognized industry leader in Health and Human Performance, supporting our Nation’s Warfighters and their families across the globe. We have been selected as a Large Prime Contractor by the Defense Health Agency to provide Medical Support Services at Medical Treatment Facility located in Eielson AFB near Fairbanks Alaska.

KBR is seeking a Physical Therapist to support military personnel in enhancing operational readiness and overall physical resilience. This position focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization for services members, ensuring they maintain peak physical conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility (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 healthcare. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.

Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

Required Education/Experience

Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002. 

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. 

Licensure

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.