Special Ops Physical Therapist (27 SOW/Cannon AFB, NM) - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000 may be available to qualified, selected candidates (eligibility requirements may apply). Current KBR employees are not eligible to receive sign‑on bonuses. This position offers relocation assistance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals.
• Refer patients to other POTFF staff members as needed.
• Provide musculoskeletal injury care, including ordering imaging studies, laboratory tests, basic pharmaceuticals, and referrals to specialty providers, with appropriate documentation.
• Supervise PT Tech, PT Assistant, and/or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) when directed by the HP Program Manager or Coordinator.
• Participate in periodic meetings with HP and POTFF to review patient care and identify improvement opportunities.
• Advise the HP Program Manager/Coordinator on injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, administrative matters, supply purchasing, and supplemental fiscal requests.
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to keep the HP program current.
• Provide input for development and utilization of required databases.
• Conduct peer (record) reviews for HP staff as directed.
• Assist in developing and updating criteria‑based job descriptions, performance standards, and clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency across all HP Training Centers and associated facilities.
• Assist with preparation of short‑ and long‑term fiscal plans and submit input to the HP Program Manager/Coordinator.
• Document care in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (e.g., AHLTA, GENESIS) and/or the HP enterprise‑wide database (e.g., SPEAR) as required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical providers as requested or required.

Required Education and Experience

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), or certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at the local MTF.
• Ability to meet physical demands of SOF training, including hiking over rough terrain, functioning in austere environments, and observing SOF training evolutions.
• May be required to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols and lift/manipulate loads up to 25 kg.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience performing manual therapy in sports medicine with individual athletes and groups (experience with NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF operators preferred).

Required Skills / Training

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Desired Education, Experience, Skills or Training

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Prior military and/or Special Operations Forces experience.
• Additional credentials such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Standard Company Requirements

• Compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies, and procedures.
• Compliance with the Quality Assurance plan, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Complete all required training.
• Perform other assignments and duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.