Physical Therapist (POTFF) Multiple Locations

Maximus•San Diego, CA

1d•$88,000 - $189,200

About The Position

Maximus is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct-access evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and injury-mitigation support for Special Operations Forces personnel. The PT is an independent licensed practitioner and an integral member of the Physical Domain program, supporting mission readiness, physical performance, and musculoskeletal health. The role combines clinical care with program support, data reporting, staff supervision, and advisement to POTFF, medical, and command leadership. The position is pending contract award. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must hold an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain one as required for contract performance. Candidates may support one or more listed locations: Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Pendleton, CA; Coronado, CA; Dam Neck, VA; Eglin AFB, FL; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Carson, CO; Hawaii; Homestead AFB, FL; Hunter AAF, GA; Hurlburt Field, FL; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; MacDill AFB, FL; or Standiford Field, KY. The role provides comprehensive care for neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including direct-access evaluations and treatment, post-operative rehabilitation, and evidence-based plans of care. It also develops injury-mitigation strategies and supports programs that improve physical readiness and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. The PT supervises PT Technicians and PT Assistants as directed, contributes to clinical quality and safety activities, advises program and military leadership, and collects and reports data through applicable platforms, including HPDMS and the Electronic Health Record. The position also includes project and team leadership duties: supporting day-to-day operations and contractual and regulatory compliance; reviewing performance reports; participating in strategic planning; supervising assigned project staff; setting and monitoring performance goals; resolving team issues; improving processes and quality; and developing and implementing project policies. Maximus describes benefits that include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a partially funded HSA, life insurance, insurance discounts, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development, employee discounts, wellness resources, career-development training, and support for renewing required licenses and certifications.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited institution; the general minimum requirement is a master’s degree in a relevant field and 7 or more years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current physical therapy license valid in the state of practice and ability to practice within applicable state licensing-board requirements.
Certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) through ABPTS, or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) through NATA, unless an approved exception applies.
At least five years of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Physical Therapist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW, and/or SOF Operator levels in applicable settings.
Experience must reflect direct support to high-performance or tactical populations. Qualifying experience may include paid, full-time government civilian or contractor work at non-SOF Combat Arms, fixed-wing fighter units, U.S. Army H2F, and EOD units when performed as an embedded, on-site staff member.
U.S. citizenship.
An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required for contract performance.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in physical therapy.
Experience in manual therapy, dry needling, and joint manipulation.
Fellowship training in sports, orthopedics, or manual therapy.
Completion of an orthopedic, manual therapy, or sports-related residency, subject to review and approval requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Evaluate and treat clients as a direct-access care provider without referral, within approved clinical privileges.
Develop proactive injury-mitigation strategies, including risk-factor identification, targeted interventions, and unit-specific programs.
Support programs designed to optimize physical readiness and reduce musculoskeletal injury.
Provide post-operative evaluation and rehabilitative care, developing plans of care consistent with clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine.
Directly supervise PT Technicians and PT Assistants as directed and within applicable scopes of practice.
Participate in periodic meetings with POTFF and other staff to review client care and identify process-improvement opportunities.
Advise POTFF, Physical Domain leadership, medical leadership, and command leadership on sports medicine, injury mitigation, rehabilitation, human-performance research, supplies, equipment, and related administrative matters.
Participate in medical and clinical quality management, quality assurance, and client-safety procedures.
Assist with developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions, performance standards, clinical practice guidelines, training materials, and in-service training.
Submit fiscal and resource input to POTFF, medical, and/or command leadership.
Collect, document, and report required data in applicable enterprise platforms, including HPDMS and the Electronic Health Record, as directed.
Support day-to-day operations of core functional areas and ensure compliance with the prime contract, amendments, program business rules, and state and federal regulations.
Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports to measure performance and efficiencies.
Participate with project and executive management in establishing strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans.
Help facilitate a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team.
Directly supervise and manage key project staff as determined by leadership.
Develop, monitor, and revise project and staff performance goals and objectives with project and executive management; monitor achievement.
Direct team members and resolve problems in a timely and professional manner.
Assist in creating and implementing methodologies, process improvements, and corrective action plans to improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.
Develop, modify, and execute project policies and ensure project team compliance.
Meet position standards outlined in annual performance criteria and bonus templates.
Perform other duties as assigned by management or within the scope of the PT position, as assigned by POTFF leadership, the Physical Domain Manager and/or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ, and POTFF staff.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans; a partially funded HSA; life insurance; and additional insurance discounts.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
PTO, paid holidays, and extended sick leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Employee discounts, special offers, and employee-only benefits.
Wellness programs and resources.
Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Coverage of costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.