Physical Therapist

Modern Government Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Government Solutions seeks a Physical Therapist, Human Performance (Military/SOF) to support the 125th Special Tactics Squadron in Portland, OR. This role blends clinical rehabilitation with performance optimization for elite operators in demanding environments.

You will assess injuries, develop return-to-duty protocols, and advise unit leadership on injury prevention and readiness while documenting care in the Military Electronic Health Record (AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.).

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state physical therapy license.
• BLS certification required; ability to obtain clinical privileges.
• 5+ years post-professional sports medicine experience with athletes or operators.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions with full clinical privileges.
• Develop rehabilitation and pre-habilitation protocols to maximize operator readiness.
• Advise unit leadership on injury prevention, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
• Document all care in Military EHR (AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and maintain readiness.

Skills

Musculoskeletal evaluation

Injury prevention

Manual therapy

Dry needling

Graston technique

Functional taping

Clinical decision making

Education

Master's degree in physical therapy

Doctorate in physical therapy (preferred)

Tools

Bionex medical machines

Job description

TITLE: Physical Therapist, Human Performance (Military/SOF)

LOCATION: Portland, OR

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Salary

TRAVEL: 10%

This position is contingent upon contract award.

POSITION SUMMARY

MGS is seeking a Physical Therapist, Human Performance (Military/SOF) to support the 125th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) in Portland, OR. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with Special Operations Forces operators, applying your clinical expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance recovery in one of the most elite and rewarding environments in the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)

• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions with full clinical privileges including ordering imaging, labs, pharmaceuticals, joint injections, and specialty referrals.
• Develop and administer rehabilitation and pre-habilitation protocols to maximize operator readiness and support safe return to training.
• Serve as advisor to unit leadership on injury prevention, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
• Document all care in the Military Electronic Health Record (AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and maintain physical proficiency to operate alongside SOF in austere environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid state physical therapy license.
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain clinical practice privileges.
• Master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution (doctorate preferred).
• 5+ years of post-professional sports medicine experience with athletes or operators at the NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR level.
• Experience with manual therapy, dry needling, Graston Technique, and functional taping.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in physical therapy.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, or Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting (USAWA).
• Credentials to utilize Bionex medical machines for lumbar, cervical, and torso stabilization.
• Previous experience working with the TRICARE medical system.

*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*

ABOUT US

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.