Special Operations Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions, providing injury care for Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel.
• Utilize supplemental clinical privileges to order imaging studies, laboratory tests, and basic pharmaceuticals.
• Supervise PT Technicians, PT Assistants, and Certified Athletic Trainers within their scope of practice.
• Serve as a clinical advisor regarding injury prevention, sports medicine, and rehabilitation strategies.
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure the health program remains current.
• Document all patient care within military Electronic Health Records (e.g., AHLTA, GENESIS) and enterprise databases.
• Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and performance standards to ensure consistency of care.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• ABPTS OCS or SCS certification, or NATA ATC certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of manual therapy experience in the sports medicine field.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of SOF training, including hiking over rough terrain and functioning in austere environments.
• Ability to lift and manipulate loads up to 25 kilograms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Prior military or Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the NSCA.

About the Company

KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions. With a global workforce of approximately 29,000 people, KBR is committed to a "People First" culture, fostering an environment where employees can belong, connect, and grow.