SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Employment of Physical Therapist
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 621340
— Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, NMC Portsmouth, 54 Lewis Minor St, Portsmouth, VA, 23708-2297
- ZIP Code
- 23708-2297
- Solicitation Number
- N00183-05-T-0108
- Response Due
- 8/10/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/25/2005
- Description
- ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES 893 Hours Physical TherapistFFPContractor shall furnish qualified .4 FTE Physical Therapist in accordance with Statement of Work (Section C) to support Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VCI Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Period of performance from 22 August 2005 through 18 August 2006.FOB: STATEMENT OF WORK PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1. LABOR CATEGORY. The contractor shall provide Physical Therapist services. 2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The health care worker shall provide comprehensive physical therapy services for the Physical Therapy Department, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. Additionally, the health care workers may be required to provide services in the Branch Medical Clinics (BMCs) associated with NMC Portsmouth. The BMCs are located within a 30-mile radium of NMC Portsmouth. 3. DUTY HOURS. 3.1. The health care worker shall be on duty in the Physical Therapy Department of the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA or one of the BMCs for 16 hours each week. The contractor?s normal workday shall be 8-hours between the hours of 0730 and 1630, (includes an uncompensated 1 hour for lunch), Monday through Friday. The Government reserves the right to schedule contractor on an as needed basis (i.e.: no set schedule) and to assign workdays with a minimum of 4 work hours. Work schedules will be presented to the contractor as far in advanced as possible with a target 2-week advanced notification. 3.2. Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the health care worker and the Government (Physical Therapy Department Head). 3.3. The health care worker shall provide services on no more than three Federal holidays as addressed in the below paragraph section 3.4. Should the health care worker be required to work a holiday, the health care worker may request an additional day off as scheduled within the following two weeks. The Government will attempt to honor this request, but will not be under an obligation to do so. 3.4. Federal Holidays. The Government observes the following 10 established holidays: New Year?s Day, Martin Luther King?s Birthday, President?s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran?s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 3.5. The quantities listed in Section B. are not to exceed values. The contractor shall not accept employment beyond the limits of Section B. without the authorization (modification to order) from NMCP Contracting Officer. The contractor will be required to properly track and report hours work. The contractor shall be required to ?sign in? and ?sign out? and the beginning and end of each shift. The Government reserves the right to monitor and or audit time records. The Government reserves the right to terminate contract in the event of falsification of time records. 5. CREDENTIALING. 5.1. General Information. 5.1.1. Contractor shall not provide healthcare services until the Government has granted professional staff membership and clinical privileges commensurate with their labor category. The Government is the sole authority for granting and revoking privileges. The Government reserves the right to perform re-verification of credentials information. The Government will not grant clinical privileges until the Government determines that credentials information has been satisfactorily verified. Therefore, the Navy considers Contractor within the MTF who are not currently privileged; fail to maintain their privileges; or, have privileges suspended or revoked to be a breach of contract. The Navy will make no payment for services resulting from services by such providers. Shifts covered or attempted to be covered by such providers are furthermore considered uncovered. The Government additionally reserves the right to terminate this contract for Default and/or shall institute other appropriate contractual and/or legal remedies for failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this contract. 5.1.2. The Government will not consider exceptions to the credentials review and clinical privileging process as defined by BUMEDINST 6320.66D , subsequent revisions and MTF instructions. The Contractor's failure to nominate individuals who meet the terms and conditions of this contract, including the requirements of BUMEDINST 6320.66D, shall not excuse non-performance of contract requirements. A copy of BUMEDINST 6320.66D may be obtained at: http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil/Files/Media/directives/6320-66d.pdf 5.1.3. If the Contractor is under suspension or investigation at any facility or licensing agency they shall not be permitted to provide service under this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours of occurrence of suspension concerning itself of any of its employees. These individuals may only provide services if the Government has subsequently restored privileges. 5.1.4. The denial, suspension, limitation, or revocation of clinical privileges based upon practitioner impairment or misconduct will be reported to the appropriate state and national licensing and certification agencies, applicable professional clearing houses and the National Practitioners Database. 5.1.5. The Government will appoint a member of MTF?s Professional Affairs staff to coordinate with the COR all matters relating to credentialing and privileging.. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR the submission of credentialing and privileging information, assuring each file constitutes a complete and valid application for all healthcare workers. 5.1.6. The Government reserves the right to extend the credentials of a healthcare worker who has been granted delineated clinical privileges on a predecessor contract without a new or additional credentialing action. This extension may only occur (a) within the same command and, (b) when there is no increased clinical competency requirement of the healthcare worker and, (c) when there is no significant change in the scope of clinical practice of the healthcare worker and, (d) when there is no gap in performance between the contracts and, (e) when the healthcare worker has had acceptable performance evaluations. 5.1.7. Notwithstanding any actions taken or forborne by the Government's representative, the responsibility to be fully qualified remains solely with the Contractor. Nothing herein shall limit the Government?s decision to deny clinical privileges to Contractor or to revoke clinical privileges already granted. 5.1.8. The MTF will retain the credentials documentation submitted for the healthcare worker within an official Individual Credentials File (ICF) or Individual Professional File (IPF) in accordance with JCAHO, MTF and, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery instructions and directives. The Contractor shall ensure that all documentation necessary to keep each individual file current is submitted to the MTF Professional Affairs Coordinator via COR for inclusion in each file. 5.2. Individual Credentials Files (ICFs). 5.2.1. Following award of an order, the contractor shall submit to the Professional Affairs Department, via the COR, a completed ICF. The ICF, which will be maintained at the MTF, contains specific information with regard to qualifying degrees and licenses, past professional experience and performance, education and training, health status, and competency as identified in BUMEDINST 6320.66D and subsequent revisions. ICFs for healthcare practitioners who do not currently have an ICF on file at the facility shall be submitted at least 90 days prior to commencement of services as specified in BUMEDINST 6320.66D and subsequent revisions unless otherwise specified in the individual Order. For those healthcare providers who currently have an ICF on file, an updated Personal and Professional Information Sheet (PPIS) for Privileged Providers, with notation that a complete up-to-date ICF is on file, and completed Closeout Performance Appraisal Report shall be submitted no less than 15 days prior to commencement of services. 5.3. Individual Professional Files (IPFs). 5.3.1. Following award of a order, the contractor shall submit to the Professional Affairs Department, via the COR, a completed IPF. The IPF, which will be maintained at the MTF, contains specific information with regard to qualifying degrees and licenses, past professional experience and performance, education and training, health status, and competency as identified in BUMEDINST 6320.66D and subsequent revisions. For those healthcare personnel who do not currently have an IPF on file at the facility, IPFs shall be submitted at least 60 days prior to commencement of services as specified in BUMEDINST 6320.66D and subsequent revisions unless otherwise specified in the individual Order. For those personnel who currently have an IPF on file, an updated Personal and Professional Information Sheet (PPIS) for Non-privileged Providers, with notation that a complete up-to-date IPF is on file, and completed closeout Clinical Appraisal Report shall be submitted no less than 15 days prior to commencement of services. 5.4. Qualifications Packages. 5.4.1. The Contractor shall submit all documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with the qualification requirements as stated herein. The Contractor shall submit all documentation to the COR per the terms of the Order proposal request. The COR will retain the Qualifications Package. 6. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The health care worker shall perform a full range of Physical Therapist's duties, within the scope of this statement of work, on site using government furnished supplies, facilities and equipment. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE/TRAINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIIES. The health care worker shall: 7.1. Be responsible for delivery of treatment within the personnel and equipment capabilities of the NMCP, provision of mandated medical surveillances and preventive services, and the quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided. 7.2. The health care worker shall perform limited administrative duties which include participating in education programs, preparing documentation according to workload reporting procedures, overseeing ordering of supplies, ensuring efficient inventory control, maintaining patient profiles, participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions, and other duties as assigned in support of JCAHO mandates as prescribed by the Department Head. 7.3. Assist in administrative functions with regard to processing patients and patient results as directed, to include interfacing with patient management Composite Health Care Systems computer (CHCS) and Automated Data System (ADS). Additional duties include maintaining room supplies, department cleanliness and assisting with disposal of used supplies. Contractor shall be proficient in Microsoft Windows and Windows based programs including ?Word?. 7.4. Evaluate and report all physical therapy evaluation results, insuring that all reports are legible and signed. 7.5. Patient records and documentation: The health care worker shall: 7.5.1. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions. 7.5.2. Verify the content and correctness of all prepared and transcribed reports within two working days by affixing an original signature to all copies of the document and validating its content or by computer input as appropriate. 8. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES. The health care worker shall perform a full range of physical therapy procedures, within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Department Head, on site using Government furnished facilities, supplies and equipment. Caseload occurs as a result of scheduled and unscheduled requirements for care. 8.1. Routine workload will be scheduled by the central appointments system and the Physical/Occupational Therapy Department. Primary workload is a result of appointments scheduled through the Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Department. Secondary workload is the result of consultation requests submitted to the Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Department by other Staff providers. The health care worker shall: 8.1.1. Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services on site in support of patient referrals from the following specialties: Orthopedics, General Medicine and Surgery, Primary Care Clinic, Rheumatology and other referrals approved by /Division Officer. As an ancillary support service, all patient contact and care rendered is expected to be safe and timely and result in achievement of realistic and documented treatment goals, and comply or satisfy the intent of the referring medical staff. The health care worker shall: 8.1.2. Test and measure patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency. Records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. 8.1.3. Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data. 8.1.4. Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function. 8.1.5. Instruct, motivate, and assist patient in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. 8.1.6. Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. 8.1.7. Administer massage, applying knowledge of massage techniques and body physiology. Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment. 8.1.8. Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or CHCS. 8.1.9. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthopedic devices and recommend modification as required. 8.1.10. Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. 8.1.11. Maintain department equipment and supplies. 8.1.12. Orient, instruct, and direct work activities of assistants, aides, students, etc. 8.1.13. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required. 8.1.14. Provide input and attend any meetings, rehabilitation team meetings, seminars and quality assurance meetings (during contracted hours) as required. 8.1.15. Provide documented treatment and discharge recommendations to members of the staff in routine, emergency and special cases as needed. 8.1.16. Provide periodic training/advice as required to promulgate the needs of the technicians. 8.1.17. Support Occupational/Physical Therapy Technician(s) and provide training to patients and their families. 9. MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS. Physical Therapists performing services under this Contract shall: 9.1. Possess a Bachelors Degree or Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college (CAPTE / Council on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education) of Physical Therapy, or a Bachelors of Science Degree with Certificate. 9.2. Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands. The health care worker is responsible for complying with all applicable state licensing regulations. 9.3. Possess a minimum of one-year experience within the preceding 3 years. 9.4. Provide two letters of recommendation from health care professionals. One must be from a supervisor attesting to the health care worker's clinical skills. Reference letter must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference. Reference letters must have been written within the preceding 2 years. 10. FAILURE AND/OR INABILITY TO PERFORM 10.1. If the clinical privileges of a healthcare worker have been summarily suspended pending an investigation into questions of professional ethics or conduct, performance under the Order may be suspended until clinical privileges are reinstated. No reimbursement will be made to the Contractor for the affected healthcare worker so long as performance is suspended. The denial, suspension, limitation, or revocation of clinical privileges based upon practitioner impairment or misconduct will be reported to the appropriate licensing authorities of the states in which the license is held. 10.2 Any healthcare worker(s) demonstrating impaired judgment will be removed from providing healthcare services. The Government reserves the right to remove any employee who, in the judgment of a licensed physician, is impaired by drugs or alcohol. 10.3 Any healthcare worker(s) with alcohol or drug abuse problems may be allowed to return to work under the terms of this contract only with prior Government approval. 10.4. If the health care worker is absent for three or more consecutive days due to illness, he or she may be required by the Government to provide written documentation from a qualified health care provider that he or she is free from communicable disease and the cause of the health care worker?s current illness. The Government reserves the right to examine and/or re-examine any health care worker who meets this criterion. NOTES: NOTE 1: The use of, "Commander " means the Commander of the military medical treatment facility or equivalent Government official, e.g. Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR), Technical Assistant (TA), or Department Head at any of the locations of service as specified in Section B. This individual will be specified in each individual Order. NOTE 2: The term, "Contractor" means the offeror identified in block 7 of the Standard Form 26 and its healthcare workers who are providing services under Orders placed under the contract. NOTE 3: The term, "healthcare worker" refers to the individual(s) providing services under this contract. NOTE 4: The abbreviation ?MTF? refers to any military (including USCG) medical treatment facility(s) within the scope of this contract.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 54 Lewis Minors St, Portsmouth, VA
- Zip Code: 23708
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 23708
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