Elite Tactical Physical Therapist – Human Performance Optimization

DURO Health LLC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

DURO Health LLC seeks an experienced Physical Therapist to join an embedded Human Performance Optimization team supporting military fighter aircrew. This on-site role focuses on musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, and performance optimization for high-G aviation.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized programs, and collaborate with Flight Medicine to enhance readiness and longevity in a tactical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in a U.S. state.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• NSCA or USA Weightlifting strength and conditioning certification.
• BFR certification with at least two years of applying BFR protocols.
• Dry Needling certification with at least two years of clinical use.
• Manual therapy certification including spinal manipulation.
• Ability to demonstrate prescribed exercises and lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal, biomechanical, and physical-performance assessments of fighter aircrew.
• Develop individualized injury-prevention, prehabilitation, rehabilitation, and performance programs.
• Provide evidence-based interventions addressing cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and other neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
• Utilize manual therapy, spinal manipulation, therapeutic exercise, dry needling, and BFR when appropriate.
• Develop strength, conditioning, mobility, and flexibility programs tailored to aviation demands.
• Provide post-flight assessment and recovery interventions.
• Collaborate with Flight Medicine and the Human Performance team.
• Educate on injury prevention, recovery, ergonomics, movement, and long-term health.
• Maintain electronic documentation and track utilization and outcomes.
• Participate in monthly reporting and program-quality initiatives.
• Support scheduled flying operations, including night-flying schedules and drill weekends.
• Travel with the unit to TDY locations as required.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Injury prevention

Manual therapy

Dry needling

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training

Strength & conditioning

Education and coaching

Education

APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

DURO Health LLC seeks an experienced Physical Therapist to join an embedded Human Performance Optimization team supporting military fighter aircrew. This on-site role focuses on musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, and performance optimization for high-G aviation.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized programs, and collaborate with Flight Medicine to enhance readiness and longevity in a tactical environment.