Physical Therapist / Injury Management Specialist

Goldbelt, Inc.•Portland, OR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. Summary: 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.

Requirements

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
Healthcare documentation standards
HIPAA and patient confidentiality
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.
Must be willing and able to travel as required in support of the contract.

Nice To Haves

Military, tactical, or high-performance athlete populations
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.

Responsibilities

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.