On-Site Tactical Physical Therapist — Return-to-Duty Expert

ProTeam Tactical; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTeam Tactical is seeking a Tactical Physical Therapist to provide on-site injury care, rehabilitation, and return-to-duty guidance for public safety professionals in an on-site, team-based setting. You will collaborate with a strength and conditioning professional to deliver orthopedic rehabilitation and injury-prevention education.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed practice, functional testing, and clear communication with agency leadership to support duty readiness and healthy careers

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of outpatient orthopedic and/or sports medicine experience.
• Current Physical Therapist licensure in Missouri or eligible to obtain licensure prior to start date.
• Experience managing active, high-demand populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for work-related and private insurance musculoskeletal injuries for law enforcement, fire, and other public safety personnel.
• Conduct functional duty assessments and provide recommendations on return-to-duty, duty modifications, and work restrictions.
• Develop and progress individualized, evidence-informed rehabilitation plans tailored to specific physical demands of public safety work.
• Educate patients on injury mechanisms, self-management strategies, and long-term joint and spine health.

Skills

Outpatient ortho

Sports medicine

Return-to-work

Clinical judgment

Education

DPT CAPTE-accredited

Job description

ProTeam Tactical is seeking a Tactical Physical Therapist to provide on-site injury care, rehabilitation, and return-to-duty guidance for public safety professionals in an on-site, team-based setting. You will collaborate with a strength and conditioning professional to deliver orthopedic rehabilitation and injury-prevention education.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed practice, functional testing, and clear communication with agency leadership to support duty readiness and healthy careers