Now Hiring — Walter Reed / NICoE, Bethesda, MD
Therapy & Rehabilitation Openings
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), including National Intrepid Center of Excellence and NCR sites • USGP is hiring across 6 positions under this federal contract — details for each below.
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Positions under this contract
Every role applies through the same two-minute form — each Apply link pre-fills the position for you.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Schedule: Full-time, 8.5 or 9 hour shifts Mon-Fri with unpaid lunch, approx 40 hrs/week; clinic hours Mon-Fri 0630-1630; max 80 hrs per 2-week period
Education
- Associate degree for Occupational Therapy Assistant
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, full, active, unrestricted license as an occupational therapy assistant
- Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- Minimum one year working as a COTA within the preceding three years
- One year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant after graduation
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a supervisor) written within the preceding 5 years
What You'll Do
- Carry out prescribed occupational therapy treatments for injury, surgical, neurological, and aging conditions
- Instruct patients in activities of daily living; fabricate and fit splints
- Administer OT modalities: fluidotherapy, ultrasound, paraffin, hot packs, cryotherapy, contrast baths
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in developing and revising treatment plans
- Document care in CHCS/AHLTA and communicate patient status changes to supervising therapist
- Provide follow-up care and participate in staff meetings and in-service programs
Occupational Therapist
Schedule: Full-time, 8.5 or 9 hour shifts Mon-Fri with unpaid lunch, approx 40 hrs/week; clinic hours Mon-Fri 0630-1630; max 80 hrs per 2-week period
Education
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, full, active, unrestricted license as an occupational therapist
- NBCOT certification in occupational therapy
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- Minimum 2 years evaluating and treating patients with neurologic and/or brain injury diagnoses (e.g. CVA, TBI, MS)
What You'll Do
- Perform full range of OT services per clinical privileges, supporting PH/TBI and related conditions
- Evaluate referred patients using standardized measurement tools, observation, interviews, and medical histories
- Plan and implement complex goal-oriented treatment plans to restore occupational roles and function
- Design and fabricate thermoplastic splints, orthotic devices, and adaptive equipment
- Teach compensatory techniques and provide patient/family education
- Direct OT assistants and aides; serve on multi-disciplinary treatment teams
- Document treatment, response, and progress in medical records and automated systems
Recreational Therapist
Schedule: Full-time, 8.5 or 9 hour shifts Mon-Fri with unpaid lunch, approx 40 hrs/week; clinic hours Mon-Fri 0630-1630; max 80 hrs per 2-week period
Education
- Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or recreational therapy from an accredited college or university
Licensure & Certifications
- Current certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
- Current valid license to practice in a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- One year of experience as a Recreational Therapist after graduation
- Two letters of recommendation from physicians or social work supervisors, written within preceding 5 years
What You'll Do
- Provide recreation therapy: arts and crafts, music, games, sports, special events, outdoor activities
- Coordinate therapeutic recreation for Traumatic Stress and Brain Injury (TSBI) patients and families
- Develop and implement individual recreation programs based on assessment results
- Facilitate patient integration into community recreational opportunities
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and patient care conferences
- Prepare reports on patient behavior and progress for medical staff
Physical Therapy Assistant
Schedule: Full-time, 8.5 or 9 hour shifts, approx 40 hrs/week; clinic hours Mon-Fri 0600-1630, Sat-Sun 0700-1630; weekends/holidays possible; max 80 hrs per 2-week period
Education
- Associate degree; graduate of a CAPTE-accredited college or university program
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, unrestricted license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands
- Or current APTA certification as physical therapy assistant/technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation
What You'll Do
- Provide direct therapeutic care to diverse patients including poly-trauma, TBI, stroke, amputations, blast injury
- Implement and progress prescribed treatment plans: ROM, gait training, wound care, strengthening
- Take baseline measurements: goniometry, balance assessment, manual muscle testing, girth measurement
- Apply PT modalities: heat, cold, aqua therapy, ultrasound, iontophoresis, traction, electrotherapy
- Document in AHLTA/CHCS and report patient status changes to the evaluating Physical Therapist
- Assist in clinical instruction of PTA/technician students and patient education
Physical Therapist
Schedule: Full-time, 8.5 or 9 hour shifts, approx 40 hrs/week; clinic hours Mon-Fri 0600-1630, Sat-Sun 0700-1630; weekends/holidays possible; max 80 hrs per 2-week period
Education
- Master's degree in physical therapy (or baccalaureate for graduates before Jan 1, 2002)
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited college or university program
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, full, active, unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- As required to meet clinical competency requirements in Service-specific credentialing instructions
What You'll Do
- Perform full range of physical therapy services per clinical privileges granted by the Commanding Officer
- Treat referrals from Orthopedics, General Medicine and Surgery, Primary Care, and Rheumatology
- Test and measure strength, motor development, sensory perception, and functional capacity
- Plan and prepare written treatment programs; administer manual therapy and physical agent treatments
- Instruct patients in exercises, functional activities, and use of assistive devices
- Orient and direct work of assistants, technicians, aides, and students
- Document treatment, response, and progress; coordinate care with physicians and staff
Respiratory Therapist (Pulmonary, Day/Night Shifts)
Schedule: 24-hour coverage matrix: Days 0645-1915 or 1045-1915; Nights 1845-0715 or 2245-0715; normally no more than 40 hrs/week; 4x12-hour shifts possible by mutual agreement
Education
- Associate degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC- or CAAHEP-accredited program
Licensure & Certifications
- Valid, unrestricted Respiratory Therapy license in at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
- CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Board Certified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- At least one year experience within the last three years as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
What You'll Do
- Set up, monitor, and calibrate complex respiratory equipment
- Assess cardiopulmonary condition using physical examination and monitoring/diagnostic equipment
- Draw arterial/venous blood samples; independently adjust ventilator settings based on blood gas data
- Monitor and interpret hemodynamic values and recommend treatment to physicians
- Serve on the crash team; independently insert artificial airways in emergencies
- Maintain clinical records; complete charting within 72 hours of patient visit
Requirements for all positions on this contract
- U.S. citizenship required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Physical examination certificate within 45 days prior to performance
- Immunizations: tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, Hepatitis B, MMR, annual influenza, varicella documentation
- Tuberculosis screening via Mantoux tuberculin skin test
- Tier 3 security investigation (SF-85/SF-86, fingerprints, OF-306, proof of citizenship); dual citizens face additional vetting
- Cyber Awareness Challenge, HIPAA Privacy and Security training within 30 days
- AHLTA/CHCS electronic health record training and competency
- Comply with Joint Commission standards, infection control, universal precautions, and bloodborne pathogen program
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
- Current certificates/licenses maintained at all times; maintain NPI as applicable
- Two letters of recommendation written within preceding 5 years (most categories)
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