Physical Therapist - Injury Management
$105,000–$125,000 year
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Conduct initial and follow-up physical performance assessments, evaluate neuromusculoskeletal conditions, and develop evidence-based rehabilitation and return-to-duty plans for military personnel. Deliver individualized care using objective outcome measures, coordinate with Government medical staff to align care plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation within required timelines. Develop and update standard rehabilitation protocols, manage referral logs, and support remote rehabilitation plans when clinically appropriate. Work on-site at an Air National Guard unit in Portland, Oregon, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with schedule flexibility for drills and travel. Maintain a four-hour response requirement for domestic-response crises and ensure compliance with all security and privacy requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, or an equivalent professional physical therapy degree, from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Current, unrestricted Oregon Physical Therapist license or an Oregon Physical Therapy Compact privilege before the start of performance
- Current Basic Life Support and CPR/AED certification from a nationally recognized provider
- Demonstrated competence in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, injury rehabilitation, movement assessment, and return-to-activity decision support
- Ability to maintain complete, accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
- Ability to work effectively with high-performing adults in a multidisciplinary, operational environment
- On-site supporting an Air National Guard unit in Portland, Oregon; telework is not authorized
- Core service window: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays and authorized closures
- Schedule flexibility is required for quarterly drills, annual training, mission needs, and occasional approved travel
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and required installation/system access, including a Common Access Card
- Employment is contingent upon contract award, Government acceptance, required screening, and satisfaction of all access and credentialing requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Board certification in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS) or Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) through ABPTS
- Experience supporting military, special operations, tactical, collegiate, professional, or elite athletic populations
- Experience with injury surveillance, performance testing, load management, and interdisciplinary return-to-duty planning
- Prior Federal healthcare, DoD, military human-performance, or tactical experience
- Active Secret security clearance
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