Physical Therapist

Resolution Think; New London (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Think, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to support an embedded human performance program with the Air National Guard. The role involves working with elite tactical athletes to enhance performance, manage injuries, and develop training protocols.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and have over 5 years of relevant experience in high-performance environments. A full-time commitment with occasional travel is required. The position offers a salary between $105,000 and $125,000, commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist in relevant high-performance environments.
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license and CPR certification with AED training.
• Ability to manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded Doctor of Physical Therapy for the Air National Guard.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, diagnoses, and interventions.
• Develop training plans and advise on injury prevention procedures.
• Maintain patient-care records and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Musculoskeletal injury management

Injury prevention

Performance enhancement

Patient care management

Health education

Nutrition advising

Development of training plans

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Resolution Think, LLC is seeking to hire a Physical Therapist to support an embedded human performance program with the Air National Guard (ANG) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) community. You will work side‑by‑side with elite tactical athletes — TACP Officers (19Z) and TACP Specialists (1Z3) — whose operational readiness depends on staying durable, recovering quickly, and performing at the highest level. The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program treats the operator as a "human weapon system," integrating physical therapy and strength and conditioning to reduce injury risk, accelerate recovery, and extend career longevity.

Location: Stanly County Airport, NC

Employment type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday; core hours 0700–1500

Travel: Occasional; maximum annual occurrence up to 6 weeks

Salary: $105,000-$125,000 (salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Job Description

• Serve as the embedded, independent Doctor of Physical Therapy and the subject‑matter expert for musculoskeletal injury management, injury prevention, and performance enhancement in support of personnel readiness.
• Conduct examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses, interventions, and outcome assessments within your scope of practice; complete an in‑processing assessment for all newly assigned personnel.
• Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using neuromuscular control, corrective and postural exercises, and self‑corrective movement strategies.
• Provide primary injury‑prevention services for acute and duty‑limiting conditions, including physical‑capacity and new‑member assessments, health education, and nutrition advising.
• Develop Individual Training Plans after initial assessment, with feedback sessions and modifications to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training.
• Advise unit commanders on injury prevention and rehabilitation; develop protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the PT program.
• Advise leadership on supplies, equipment purchases, and fiscal requests tied to interventions; ensure safe, effective operation of patient‑care equipment.
• Maintain patient‑care records in accordance with DHA‑PM 6025.02, Vol. 1, using mandated Government electronic systems and databases.
• Attend staff meetings to review and improve physical‑training programs; engage in operator‑specific training when approved by the COR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; the aerospace industry; test pilot/astronaut support; or a similar man‑machine, high‑performance environment.
• Licensure & certification: Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license, plus current basic CPR certification including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Security Investigation: All work is performed at the unclassified level. A favorable Tier 1 security investigation is required.

Note: Candidates submitted for this opportunity are named to the Government as part of a competitive proposal, and selection is contingent on contract award. Your documentation will be used to demonstrate that you meet or exceed the position's minimum qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Resolution Think is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.