Physical Therapist

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions, supporting military personnel across training and return-to-duty pathways.

The role emphasizes direct access care, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration with POTFF staff to sustain physical readiness. Qualified candidates will hold a CAPTE-accredited PT degree with ABPTS OCS/SCS or ATC certification and at least five years of athletic or military

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• ABPTS OCS/SCS or NATA ATC certification required.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a physical therapist with athletes or military populations.
• Fellowship in Sports, Orthopedics or Manual Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
• Deliver direct access care to clients without referral.
• Develop unit-specific injury mitigation programs and risk stratification.
• Supervise PT Tech/Assistant within scope of practice.
• Participate in meetings and quality management activities.

Skills

Direct access care

Injury mitigation

Team collaboration

Clinical evaluation

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

ABPTS OCS/SCS or NATA ATC certification

Tools

Manual therapy

Dry needling

Joint manipulation

Job description

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securingsome of the most complex government, defense, andintelligence projects across the country. We ensuretoday is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work hasmeaning and impact on the world aroundus, but also on us, andthat’simportant.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracingautonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted todeliver your best every day.

We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge wecan’tturn into opportunity. And our work depends on aPhysical Therapist joining our team to supportcustomer activities.

The Physical Therapist is an independent licensed practitioner responsible for evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating neuromusculoskeletal conditions to maximize functional readiness and performance. The PT delivers direct access care, implements evidence‑based interventions, advises leaders on injury mitigation and rehabilitation strategies, and contributes to integrated Human Performance efforts. This role supports personnel across training, recovery, and return‑to‑duty pathways, ensuring optimal musculoskeletal health and physical readiness.

HOW A PHYSICAL THERAPIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
• Function as direct access care providers, evaluating and treating clients without referral.
• Utilize proactive injury mitigation strategies, encompassing risk factor identification, targeted interventions, and the development of unit-specific programs.
• All clinical practice is conducted within the defined scope of practice for Physical Therapy, adhering to state licensing board regulations and professional standards (e.g., APTA).
• May refer clients to other POTFF staff members and medical providers as needed.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of programs designed to optimize physical readiness and minimize musculoskeletal injury.
• Provide neuromusculoskeletal injury care, utilizing clinical privileges as documented and approved by their credentialing and privileging authority.
• Provide post-operative evaluation and rehabilitative care; develop rehabilitative plans of care according to clinical practice guidelines and current evidence-based medicine
• Provide proactive injury mitigation strategies, including risk identification and stratification, targeted interventions, and development of unit-specific programs.
• As directed, provides direct clinical supervision the PT Tech, PT Assistant, within their scope of practice.
• Participate in periodic meetings with POTFF and other staff for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing the care provided to clients. Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Serve as an advisor to the unit POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator, Medical and/or Command Leadership in matters related to Sports Medicine (SM), injury mitigation, rehabilitation, and relevant human performance research.
• Serve as an advisor to the unit POTFF, Medical and/or Command Leadership for administrative matters, purchasing supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
• Participate in required medical and clinical quality management, quality assurance and client safety procedures.
• Assists the POTFF, Medical and/or Command Leadership in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
• Assist the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs) and associated facilities.
• Submits fiscal and resource input to the POTFF, Medical and/or Command leadership.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the POTFF, Medical or Command leadership.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the Physical domain or POTFF staff, medical staff, as appropriate.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited institution and certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either 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) is required.

• Minimum of five (5) years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Physical Therapist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Experience in the field of manual therapy, dry needling, and joint manipulation is strongly recommended.
• Fellowship trained physical therapists, in Sports, Orthopedics and Manual Therapy, will also be considered, and do not need to meet the board certification requirement.

CLEARANCE:

Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

LOCATION:

Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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