Physical Therapist

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government support service provider is hiring a Physical Therapist in Columbia, SC to maximize the physical readiness of fighter aircrew. Responsibilities include conducting musculoskeletal evaluations, implementing injury prevention programs, and educating aircrew on recovery strategies. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of experience in high-performance environments and hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to the healthcare mission of a large federal agency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a PT in tactical, aerospace, or similar environments.
• Current CPR and AED certification required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MSK evaluations and interventions.
• Design and monitor injury prevention programs.
• Educate aircrew on recovery strategies.

Skills

Injury prevention

Performance enhancement

Rehabilitation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy from CAPTE-accredited program

Tools

Electronic record systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level
Department: Healthcare

CGS is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team supporting the healthcare mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing healthcare support tasks such as injury prevention, fitness exams, readiness reports, and rehab programs.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Job Description

You will help maximize the physical readiness and long‑term health of fighter aircrew by addressing musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, particularly related to neck and back pain caused by flight demands. As a multidisciplinary team member, you will be an important part of the injury prevention, performance enhancement, and rehabilitation aspects of fighter aircrew.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct MSK Evaluations and Interventions
• Design, Implement, and monitor individualized injury prevention and rehabilitation programs
• Order Imaging, Labs, and Specialist consultations as needed
• Documentation of work performed in approved electronic record systems
• Educate Aircrew and leadership on injury prevention, ergonomics, and recovery strategies
• Comply with all DHA, DoD, and MTF protocols
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy from CAPTE‑accredited program
• 3+ years' experience as a PT in Collegiate, Professional, Olympic, Tactical (military), Aerospace industry, or similar environment supporting man‑machine high‑performance. Experience must include recency within the last 2 years
• Current (or ability to obtain prior to start date) healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current (or ability to obtain and maintain) Secret security clearance (T3 background investigation)
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a PT in Collegiate, Professional, Olympic, Tactical (military), Aerospace industry, or similar environment supporting man‑machine high‑performance. Experience must include recency within the last 2 years
• At least one of the following:
• ABPTS OCS or SCS certification; or
• Orthopedic or Sports residency / Fellowship Trained; or
• Advanced Dry Needling Certification (Level 2) and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) Certification

Our commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years we’ve been growing our government‑contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self‑awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!

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