Massage Therapist (MT) – HPO – TYNDALL-AFB

Reef Systems is seeking a fully qualified massage therapist to support TYNDALL-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. AWS has identified one specific sub-specialty position for
support consisting of a Physical Therapy

Mandatory Qualifications:
Required
experienc
e

Required Education Required Certifications

2+ years of full-time experience as a Massage
Therapist in a medical practice setting or in collegiate
(or higher), professional, or tactical athletics;
aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar
man-machine high-performance environment.

A valid license to practice as a
Massage Therapist in the
state where service delivery
will occur.
Current certification in basic
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), including
Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) Training.

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.
Job Description

 The Massage Therapist (MT) must possess and maintain an active, current, and unrestricted
license or certification from the US jurisdiction where the service is to be provided. MTs provide
prehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions in fighter aircrew. As such, the MT shall evaluate
and provide massage therapy to fighter aircrew personnel as part of a prehabilitation program.
Prehabilitation is intended to strengthen core musculoskeletal (MSK) system to enhance
resistance to neck and back injury. Also, healthy lifestyle education is addressed as part of an
overall health maintenance program to enhance injury resistance. Such massage therapy as part
of an overall program, focusing on neck and back pain, will improve the overall quality of life for
fighter aircrew.
Requirements
• MT will have graduated from a MT certification program. The MT will maintain a license or
certification from the state in which the service is to be provided.
• MT must have experience working with professional and/or collegiate athletes, or equivalent.
• Possess current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer
sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Other
• Possess oral and written communication skills in order to meaningfully interact with peers,
outside agencies, vendors providers and Military Health System (MHS) stakeholders to provide
briefings, presentations, research, and develop metrics to demonstrate or advance effective and
efficient neck and back pain prevention.
 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.

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