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Company: Reef Systems
Region: Aviano , Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) HPO Aviano AFBReef Systems is seeking a fully qualified certified athletic trainer to support Aviano 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 programs 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:Must show recency within the last 2 years consistent with DHA-PM.5+ years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar.Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program, Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or equivalent Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).Masters degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession or Physical Education-related discipline.Current (CPR) and (AED) trained.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:Complete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, to include computer-based trainings as required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the Medical Group training, on-line Relias health training, Genesis training, peer review, newcomer''s orientation and other job specific trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities/assessments. Contractor personnel may be required to participate in specific operator training activities to better understand SOP performance and injuries. Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective movements. Assess patients to screen for risk factors that would increase their risk of injury/illness. These screening procedures may include, but are not limited to: musculoskeletal flexibility assessment, muscular strength and endurance assessment, cardiovascular fitness assessment, postural and ergonomic assessment and body composition assessment. Design and implement strength training and/or conditioning programs to reduce the risk of injury and illness. Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, human performance, and rehabilitation maintenance. Coordinate and supervise fitness and medical readiness of assigned patients. Provide appropriate reevaluation of targeted populations. Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to guide those decisions. Interventions used by Athletic Trainers include but are not limited to: techniques to restore joint range of motion and muscle extensibility, exercises to improve strength, endurance, speed and power, activities to improve balance, neuromuscular control and coordination, agility training, exercises to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, sports s