Physical Therapist

Responsibilities Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Functions as a direct access care provider, evaluating and treating clients without referral. Utilizes proactive injury mitigation strategies, encompassing risk factor identification, targeted interventions, and the development of unit‑specific programs. Actively participates in the development and implementation of programs designed to optimize physical readiness and minimize musculoskeletal injury. Provides post‑operative evaluation and rehabilitative care; develops rehabilitative plans of care according to clinical practice guidelines and current evidence‑based medicine. Participates in periodic meetings with POTFF and other staff to review the care provided to clients. Identifies opportunities for process improvement. Serves as an advisor to the unit POTFF or Physical Domain Manager and/or Coordinator, Medical and/or Command Leadership in matters related to Sports Medicine, injury mitigation, rehabilitation, and relevant human performance research. Develops and promulgates training materials as requested and required by the POTFF, Medical or Command leadership. Requirements Master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited institution. Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or Sports Certified Specialist (SCS). Certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as an Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) is required. Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Physical Therapist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators. Experience in the field of manual therapy, dry needling, and joint manipulation is strongly recommended. Fellowship trained physical therapists, in Sports, Orthopedics and Manual Therapy, will also be considered, and do not need to meet the board certification requirement. Secret or Top‑Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr