Licensed Physical Therapist (POTFF)

Maximus Federal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver direct-access evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for Special Operations Forces personnel within the POTFF program. The PT functions as an independent practitioner and provides advisement to medical and command leadership to optimize mission readiness and musculoskeletal health.

Candidates must hold a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy, state licensure, and credentialing such as ABPTS/SCS or NATA-ATC.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or relevant field.
• CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy is required.
• Current licensed therapist in the state of practice.
• ABPTS Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) or NATA Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with day-to-day operations to ensure contract compliance and program rules.
• Analyze reports for performance metrics and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with project leadership to set goals and work plans; monitor progress.
• Supervise key project staff and guide team performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance project outcomes and quality.

Skills

Physical Therapy

High-performance care

Team leadership

Education

CAPTE-accredited DPT

Master's degree

Tools

ABPTS/SCS or NATA-ATC

Job description

Description & RequirementsMaximus is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide direct-access evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and injury mitigation support for Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. The PT serves as an independent licensed practitioner and integral member of the Physical Domain program, helping optimize mission readiness, physical performance, and musculoskeletal health. This role includes clinical care, program support, data reporting, staff supervision, and advisement to POTFF, medical, and command leadership.About the POTFF ProgramThe Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated, holistic approach to human performance, health, and readiness. The program brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity.U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for contract performance.This position is pending upon contract award. Candidates should be willing to support POTFF Operations at one of the following locations:* Birmingham, AL* Phenix City, AL* Tucson, AZ* Yuma, AZ* Coronado, CA* Oceanside, CA* San Diego, CA* Colorado Springs, CO* Washington, DC* Crestview, FL* Destin, FL* Florida City, FL* Fort Walton Beach, FL* Homestead, FL* Key West, FL* Niceville, FL* Riverview, FL* Tampa, FL* Columbus, GA* Savannah, GA* Honolulu, HI* Clarksville, KY* Louisville, KY* Fayetteville, NC* Spring Lake, NC* Albuquerque, NM* Clovis, NM* Oklahoma City, OK* Salt Lake City, UT* Arlington, VA* Chesapeake, VA* Norfolk, VA* Virginia Beach, VA* Lakewood, WA* Tacoma, WAWhy Maximus?•️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription plans, a partially funded HSA, Life Insurance, and additional insurance discounts.Build Your Financial Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.Generous Time Away From Work - PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Recognition That Matters - Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and contributions.Invest in Your Growth - Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities.Employee Discounts & Perks - Exclusive savings, special offers, and employee-only benefits.Wellness Programs & Resources - Programs and tools designed to support overall health and wellness.Career Development Opportunities - Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Assists the leadership with the day-to-day running of the core functional areas to ensure compliance with the prime contract, all subsequent amendments, program business rules, as well as state and federal regulations.- Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies- Participates with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans- Assists the leadership in efforts to facilitate a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team- Directly supervises and manages key Project staff as determined by the leadership- Works with Project and executive management to develop, monitor and revise performance goals and objectives for the project and staff. Monitors achievement of those goals- Provides direction to team members and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner- Assists in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.- Develops, modifies, and executes project policies, ensuring all project team members comply- Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position- Performs other duties as may be assigned by ManagementMinimum Requirements- Master's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required.- Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting- Master’s degree in physical therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited institution; doctoral degree preferred.- Current physical therapy license and ability to practice within applicable state licensing board requirements.- Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), or certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) as an Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC), unless an approved exception applies.- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Physical Therapist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the 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 and may include paid, full-time government civilian or contractor experience 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.Preferred Requirements- 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.Home Office Requirements- Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)- Minimum 5mpbs upload speed- Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router- Private and secure work area and adequate power source- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US- Must have a smartphone which will be required to log into Maximus systemsEEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].