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Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – HPO –SPANGDAHLEM AFB

Reef Systems is seeking a fully qualified certified athletic trainer to support SPANGDAHLEM 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 :

Position Level Service Type Required

Experience

Required

Education

Required

Certifications

Athletic

Trainer

2 Personal

Service

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 / astrona

ut or similar

Graduated

from an

Athletic

Training

Education

Program,

Accredited by

Commission

Accreditation

of Athletic

Training

Education

CAATE) or

equivalent

Commission

Accreditation

of Allied

Health

Board of

Certification

for the

Athletic

Trainer (BOC)

Current (CPR)

and (AED)

trained

man-machine

high-

performance

environment.

Education

Programs

CAAHEP)

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 :

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 specific

and / or functional exercises.

Ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs

customized to meeting individual patient needs.

Provide direct access (i.e., no referral needed) evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and

neuromuscular conditions in an embedded setting including on / off site emergency evaluation,

triage, and treatment in accordance with local MDG policy.

Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of

Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Medical Group requirements.

Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient

care records IAW DHA.

Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for

patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities (i.e. Mandatory 72hr MHS

Genesis patient entries).

Facilitate and instruct patients to enhance their general knowledge of sports medicine concepts,

injury prevention strategies, self-rehabilitative techniques, and functional movement

assessment in order to develop independence of action and allow participation in their own

fitness prescriptions.

Attend weekly staff meetings with squadron commander as needed to review and evaluate

physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare and submit data

to a comprehensive Monthly Staff Report (MSR) that informs squadron leadership and the COR

about the physical and mental readiness issues of the unit.

Provide Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) trending metric report to include

training availability, recommendation status, utilizations, evaluations, access to care and pillars

of performance. MOE’s will be based off the program’s needs and assessments and may change

per the COR direction.

Ensure equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized and are inspected and in

safe working condition per manufacturer's specifications. Any unserviceable equipment will be

reported to supervisor. These duties shall include cleaning on a daily / weekly basis.

Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefits of

the sports medicine program.

Contractor shall complete an in-processing evaluation / assessment for all newly assigned

personnel.

Contractor shall be physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises and techniques

as well as be able to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and able to lift

and manipulate loads and plates up to 55 pounds.

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, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers

or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any

requirement. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a

mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security

Program. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the

contractor.