Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, CA. Service members with injuries often require numerous doctor visits to diagnose and treat the symptoms following their injuries. In particular vestibular dysfunction, sleep disorders, and cognitive issues often occur in this population. Rehabilitation for these patients with insomnia or concussion, can be a long and expensive process. It is necessary that we find better ways to prevent, diagnose, assess, and provide more effective treatments that are available to Service members in a wider range of settings, including clinics, deployment sites and even within the home.

HJF is seeking a Physical Therapist III to provide professional skills coordinating and administering complex therapeutic and clinical education programs for physical therapy.

In charge of developing and overseeing the implementation of the study acting as a subject matter expert. Responsible for the analysis and reporting of the findings.
• Plans and supervises a program of physical therapy activities for functional and supportive patients.
• Modifies treatment as required and consults with head of section regarding long term planning.
• Treats and/or supervises the treatment of patients.
• Coordinates activities with nursing, social work and volunteer services.
• Complies reports and submits purchase request for physical therapy activities.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in a relevant field (physical therapy) or equivalent experience required. PhD preferred
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registration as a Physical Therapist with the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of physical therapy materials and equipment and their economic and beneficial use.

• 4+ years of knowledge and work experience in vestibular physical therapy for military populations

• 2+ years of knowledge and research experience in rehabilitation research, specifically as it relates to

  concussion or traumatic brain injury

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a clinic and/or hospital setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.