Elite SOF Human Performance Physical Therapist

Modern Government Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Government Solutions is seeking a Physical Therapist, Human Performance (Military/SOF) to support the 125th Special Tactics Squadron in Portland, OR. This full-time role focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance recovery for elite operators in challenging environments.

The candidate will evaluate and treat musculoskeletal conditions, develop rehab protocols, advise leadership on injury prevention, and document care in military health records.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state physical therapy license.
• BLS certification required.
• Must obtain and maintain clinical practice privileges.
• Master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution (doctorate preferred).
• 5+ years of post‑professional sports medicine experience with athletes or operators at NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR levels.
• Experience with manual therapy, dry needling, Graston Technique, and functional taping.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions with full clinical privileges including ordering imaging, labs, pharmaceuticals, joint injections, and specialty referrals.
• Develop and administer rehabilitation and pre-habilitation protocols to maximize operator readiness and support safe return to training.
• Serve as advisor to unit leadership on injury prevention, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
• Document all care in the Military Electronic Health Record and maintain physical proficiency to operate alongside SOF in austere environments.

Skills

BLS certification

Manual therapy

Dry needling

Graston Technique

Functional taping

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Tools

Bionex medical machines

TRICARE experience

Job description

Modern Government Solutions is seeking a Physical Therapist, Human Performance (Military/SOF) to support the 125th Special Tactics Squadron in Portland, OR. This full-time role focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance recovery for elite operators in challenging environments.

The candidate will evaluate and treat musculoskeletal conditions, develop rehab protocols, advise leadership on injury prevention, and document care in military health records.