Special Operations Physical Therapist (4/160 SOAR, JBLM WA)

KBR•DuPont, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Special Operations Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions for SOF personnel, prioritizing SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel. The role provides neuro-musculoskeletal injury care through approved supplemental clinical privileges, which may include ordering imaging and laboratory tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals, performing dry needling, acupuncture, joint injections and aspirations, and referring patients to specialty providers. The physical therapist may supervise physical therapy technicians, assistants, or certified athletic trainers when directed by the HP Program Manager or Coordinator. The position also supports the Human Performance (HP) and Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) programs through clinical, administrative, and advisory work. This includes reviewing care, identifying improvement opportunities, advising on sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, research, supplies, equipment, and fiscal matters, and contributing to practice guidelines, databases, and performance standards. The therapist documents patient care and related work in military electronic health records and HP databases, participates in staff meetings and training, and helps ensure safe and effective care and equipment operation. The role is based at JBLM, Washington, and offers relocation. It requires U.S. citizenship, a Secret or Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, and the ability to meet the physical demands of training with SOF, including hiking over rough terrain and functioning in austere environments. Candidates joining KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned January 2027 spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as an OCS or 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 the physical demands of training with SOF, 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 and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.
At least five years of demonstrable, accumulated experience performing manual therapy in sports medicine with individual athletes and groups of athletes; continuous and sustained experience is preferred.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
Maintain current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and provide front-and-back proof of training, certifications, and documentation.
Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental and Quality Assurance plans, policies, and procedures.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance and complete required training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with athletes at the NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operator levels.
Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
Prior military and/or SOF experience.
Additional credentials such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals.
Refer patients to other POTFF staff members as needed.
Provide neuro-musculoskeletal injury care to SOF personnel, including approved services such as ordering imaging, laboratory tests, and pharmaceuticals; dry needling; acupuncture; joint injections and aspirations; and specialty referrals.
Supervise physical therapy technicians, physical therapy assistants, and/or certified athletic trainers within their scope of practice when directed.
Participate in HP and POTFF meetings to review patient care and identify opportunities for improvement.
Advise the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator on sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, relevant human performance research, administrative matters, purchasing, and fiscal requests.
Review equipment, products, and literature to help keep the HP program current in its provision of care.
Provide input for the development and use of required databases.
Conduct peer record reviews for HP staff as directed by the governing credentialing body and local medical oversight process.
Assist with developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
Assist with developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to promote consistency of care across HP Training Centers and associated facilities.
Assist with short- and long-term fiscal planning by submitting input to the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Attend and participate in meetings with POTFF staff and medical providers as requested or required.
Ensure safe and effective operation of patient-care equipment and contribute to a safe working environment.
Participate in periodic in-service training for HP or POTFF staff as appropriate.
Attend required training and maintain compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
Document care, work performed, utilization, encounters, referrals, and other required information in military electronic health records and/or the HP enterprise-wide database.
Perform other tasks within the scope of the PT position as assigned or required by the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ, and POTFF staff.
Collect and report data as requested or required by the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ, and POTFF staff.
Use computers, software, and other technologies proficiently as required.