Now Hiring — BAMC, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Rehabilitation Medicine Openings
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Department of Rehabilitation Medicine • USGP is hiring across 7 positions under this federal contract — details for each below.
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Positions under this contract
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Physical Therapist (PT)
Schedule: Assigned clinic hours between 0600-1800, not to exceed 40 hours/week; Attachment 1 shifts: Westover 0730-1830, AIRS and Pain Clinic 0730-1700; AIRS staff work federal holidays
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE-accredited program
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, valid, unrestricted PT license (any U.S. jurisdiction per DHAPM 6025-13 Vol 4)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- OSHA-required training kept current at contractor expense
- 10-digit NPI from CMS required
Experience
- At least 2 years within the last 3 years providing direct patient care in physical therapy in the U.S.
- Inpatient positions: documented acute inpatient PT experience (high-acuity, Level I Trauma setting)
- Outpatient positions: outpatient orthopedic/sports PT experience preferred
What You'll Do
- Perform full range of PT services under clinical privileges granted by the MTF
- Examine, evaluate, and design treatment plans for neurological, medical, post-surgical, and orthopedic patients
- Deliver manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and modalities (heat, ultrasound, e-stim)
- Oversee care delivered by PTAs and military PT technicians; retain full responsibility for patients
- Perform primary neuro-musculoskeletal evaluations, issue profiles, and refer to specialty clinics
- Document treatment, response, and progress; revise plans and manage discharge planning
- Serve as clinical instructor for students when requested
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Schedule: Shifts of 0700-1600 (AIRS, Jennifer Moreno Clinic), 0600-1500/0700-1600 (Westover Hill), 0730-1700 (Schertz); 40 hours/week average
Education
- Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited college or university
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- OSHA-required training kept current at contractor expense
Experience
- 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a PTA
What You'll Do
- Carry out corrective exercise and treatment programs as directed by the physical therapist
- Administer exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, traction, and other modalities
- Instruct patients on wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic devices
- Observe patients, compile response data, and report progress to the physical therapist
- Fit and adjust orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices
- Confer with PT staff and health team to plan and coordinate treatment
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Schedule: 0700-1600 (AIRS and Center for the Intrepid); ~40 hours/week; AIRS staff work federal holidays
Education
- Master's degree in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-accredited school
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, valid, unrestricted OT license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- OSHA-required training kept current at contractor expense
- 10-digit NPI from CMS required
Experience
- At least 2 years within last 3 years of direct patient care in OT rehabilitation in the U.S.
- Inpatient: additionally 3 years within last 5 in orthopedic rehab or acute inpatient care (waivable by Chief, OT Service)
- Must tolerate strong odors/sounds and care for patients with infectious disease
What You'll Do
- Provide full spectrum of OT services under MTF clinical privileges
- Evaluate and treat motor, neuro-musculoskeletal, cognitive, social, and psychological dysfunction
- Fabricate and train patients in temporary orthotics, splints, and adaptive devices
- Administer and interpret OT assessments; develop and modify intervention plans
- Provide clinical supervision to OTAs and COTAs; oversee subordinate plans of care
- May travel with patients on rehab/community integration trips in government vehicles
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Schedule: 0700-1600 at Acute Inpatient Rehab Service (AIRS); ~40 hours/week; AIRS staff work federal holidays
Education
- Associate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an ACOTE-accredited school
Licensure & Certifications
- Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
What You'll Do
- Carry out treatment programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist
- Administer modalities: exercise, massage, fluidotherapy, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, cryotherapy
- Fit prefabricated braces and prostheses; fabricate custom orthotic devices and train patients
- Observe and report patient responses; recognize when OTR re-evaluation is needed
- Educate patients, families, and staff on prescribed OT treatment programs
- Work independently with minimal supervision in an acute care setting; comply with Texas OT board rules
Recreational Therapist Assistant (RTA)
Schedule: 0700-1600 at Center for the Intrepid (CFI); ~40 hours/week
Education
- Associate degree (or higher) in Therapeutic Recreation
Licensure & Certifications
- Certified as Therapeutic Recreation Associate (TRA) by CTRAC
- Valid non-commercial Texas driver's license (Type A or C)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- OSHA-required training kept current at contractor expense
Experience
- Minimum 2 years within last 3 years practicing therapeutic recreation (residency/fellowship counts)
- Experience with adult outpatients recovering from amputation, poly-trauma, burns, oncologic/neurologic diagnoses
- Experience leading recreational activities in classroom, outdoor, and aquatic settings
- Experience with assessment tools, interest inventories, and multi-disciplinary treatment teams
What You'll Do
- Develop, plan, resource, lead, evaluate, and document recreational activities for patient needs
- Work under general direction of a supervising OT, program manager, or service director
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary treatment team recommendations and patient plans
Prosthetist
Schedule: 0700-1600 at Center for the Intrepid (CFI); ~40 hours/week
Education
- Completion of a clinical residency program recognized by NCOPE (National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education)
Licensure & Certifications
- Certification by the American Board for Certification (ABC) in Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a Prosthetist
What You'll Do
- Fabricate, maintain, and repair artificial limbs, braces, supports, and casts per prescription
- Lay out and mark part dimensions using precision instruments and templates
- Bend, form, weld, carve, and grind wood, plastic, metal, or fabric to fabricate parts
- Shape plastic/metal around patient casts; pad and cover devices; match skin pigment
- Test devices for movement, alignment, and biomechanical stability
- Document all treatment in medical records per AR 40-66 / facility standards
Prosthetic Technician
Schedule: 0700-1600 at Center for the Intrepid (CFI); ~40 hours/week
Education
- Graduate of an ABC-accredited institution
Licensure & Certifications
- Certification by the American Board for Certification (ABC) in Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a prosthetic technician
- Thorough knowledge of upper and lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics theory
- Current with modern applications in prosthetics and orthotics
What You'll Do
- Fabricate, maintain, and repair artificial limbs, braces, supports, and casts under Prosthetist/Orthotist guidance
- Cut, grind, drill, rivet, glue, and sew materials to build orthopedic devices
- Shape and pad devices; apply coverings and skin-tone pigments; polish finished devices
- Test devices for freedom of movement, alignment, and biomechanical stability
- Document treatment per DoD 6025.18-R; maintain proficiency in MHS Genesis and hospital systems
Requirements for all positions on this contract
- U.S. citizenship required
- Tier 1 (T1/NACI) background investigation active before starting and maintained for contract life
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Physical exam certificate (within 45 days) provided 10 days before starting; annual immunizations including influenza by 15 December
- TB screening (Mantoux) before employment and annually
- Physically able to lift at least 70 pounds to pick up and deliver patients
- AT Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC Level I, and DoD Information Assurance training
- DMHRSi timecard submission each pay period
- Minimum 5 shifts/month to keep system access; no work at another institution within 8 hours of a scheduled shift
- No compensatory time, no overtime (overage hours N/A), no telework; positions are emergency/mission essential
- Scrubs/PPE donned and doffed on-site (not billable time)
- Period of performance: 12-month base plus 4 option years; required start date 1 October 2026
- Positions designated Emergency Essential Personnel
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