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Job description
Physical Therapist
Goldbelt is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to support a Human Performance Program for a U.S. Air National Guard Special Tactics unit. The Physical Therapist will provide injury evaluation, rehabilitation, return-to-duty planning, and performance optimization services for tactical athletes in a multidisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Conduct musculoskeletal evaluations and injury assessments.
Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs.
Provide injury prevention education and movement assessments.
Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Psychologists to optimize operator readiness.
Develop return-to-duty recommendations and rehabilitation plans.
Maintain clinical documentation and performance records.
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
Support program reporting and quality assurance activities.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
Musculoskeletal injury evaluation and diagnosis
Orthopedic rehabilitation and return-to-duty planning
Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise prescription
Functional movement assessment
Clinical documentation and electronic medical records
Patient education and injury prevention
Collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Time management and independent decision-making
Sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation principles
Human anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiology
Evidence-based physical therapy practices
Performance optimization and injury prevention
Return-to-duty protocols
Military, tactical, or high-performance athlete populations (preferred)
Healthcare documentation standards
HIPAA and patient confidentiality
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited institution.
Current unrestricted Physical Therapist license.
Minimum 3 years of orthopedic or sports medicine experience.
Experience treating active adult populations.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Occasional travel may be required in support of military training events, exercises, annual training, meetings, or other mission requirements.
Must be willing and able to travel as required in support of the contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting military, tactical, or Special Operations personnel.
Dry Needling certification.
Sports residency or board certification (SCS).
Experience with return-to-duty programs.
Familiarity with Human Performance Programs.
Pay and Benefits At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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