Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – HPO – LAKENHEATH AFB

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – HPO – LAKENHEATH AFB

Reef Systems is seeking a fully qualified certified athletic trainer to support LAKENHEATH AFB.

Introduction:

The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) mission is to build and implement a holistic HP approach to addressing the increased stresses on operators’ and aircrew members. The mission is accomplished by increasing the physical and mental capacity of the AFSPECWAR operators and aircrew members over their careers and by decreasing the rate of physical and mental injuries and accelerating return to duty times. The program’s end state is to prepare, preserve, sustain, and ultimately multiply combat power.

Background:

The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Guardian Angel (GA), HH-60, HC-130J, and Army Weather Service (AWS) HPO initiative has highlighted the need for increased focus on preserving the current combat capability by identifying specific job specialties outlined in this Task Order (TO). These specialties will help to improve readiness for operators, aircrew, and support personnel by decreasing the rate of injuries and accelerating return to duty times. The AWS has identified one specific sub-specialty position for support consisting of a Physical Therapist.

Mandatory Qualifications:

1. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut, or similar.
2. Education: Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or equivalent.
3. Certifications: Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC), current CPR and AED trained.
4. Master’s Degree: in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession, or Physical Education-related discipline.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday. 8 hours per day. There may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week.

HCP Task: Athletic Trainer (AT):

The Contractor shall serve as a Certified Athletic Trainer responsible for all administration and clinical management within scope of practice as an independent embedded healthcare provider. Athletic Trainers shall evaluate and treat operators and aircrew to enhance and optimize human performance by focusing on the full integration of human performance capabilities in the delivery of training and rehabilitative services. The Contractor shall utilize a range of principles and methodologies to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for assigned personnel to include but not limited to operational provision of care associated with individual assessments, injury prevention, and human performance interventions of musculoskeletal conditions in support of personnel readiness. The Athletic Trainer will fall under the direction and supervision of a Physician collaborator.

AT Subtasks:

1. Complete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, including computer-based trainings as required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the Medical Group training.
2. Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders.
3. Assess patients to screen for risk factors that would increase their risk of injury/illness.
4. Design and implement strength training and/or conditioning programs to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
5. Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, human performance, and rehabilitation maintenance.
6. Provide direct access evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
7. Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with HIPAA requirements.
8. Attend weekly staff meetings with squadron commander as needed to review and evaluate physical training programs.
9. Ensure equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized.
10. Contractor shall be physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises and techniques.

Period of Performance:

The contract will run for five years.

U.S. Citizenship:

Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.

SECURITY:

All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet or use of automated information systems. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program.