Special Ops Physical Therapist – Sign-on Bonus Eligible

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Assess and treat patients, with or without referrals.

• Direct patients to other POTFF personnel as necessary.

• Deliver musculoskeletal injury care to SOF personnel, which includes ordering imaging studies, laboratory tests, basic pharmaceuticals, and referrals to specialty providers.

• Consistently document care in the Military’s Electronic Health Record and/or HP Enterprise-wide database.

• Oversee PT Technicians, PT Assistants, and/or Certified Athletic Trainers as directed.

• Engage in HP and POTFF meetings and identify areas for enhancement.

• Counsel the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator on injury prevention, Sports Medicine, rehabilitation, and administrative issues.

• Examine equipment, products, and literature to ensure the HP program remains up-to-date.

• Contribute to required databases.

• Conduct peer record evaluations for HP staff.

• Assist in developing job descriptions, performance standards, clinical practice guidelines, and budget plans.

• Attend meetings with POTFF personnel and medical providers as requested or necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Required to have a Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• A Master’s degree in Physical Therapy is necessary.

• Certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an OCS or SCS, or certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) is required.

• Must maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at the local MTF.

• Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of training with SOF, including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training activities.

• May be required to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, including lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.

• A minimum of 5 years or more of proven experience in manual therapy within the sports medicine field with individual athletes and groups of athletes is required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are necessary.

• Must adhere to Safety, Health and Environmental plans, policies, and procedures.

• Compliance with the Quality Assurance plan, policies, and procedures is mandatory.

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.

• Responsible for completing all required training.

🏝️ Benefits

• A sign-on bonus of up to $5K may be available to qualified candidates (eligibility requirements may apply).

• 401K plan with company match.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D insurance.

• Flexible spending account.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Opportunities for professional training and development.

• Relocation assistance available.