Physical Therapist / Injury Management Specialist

Goldbelt Apex, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex, LLC is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to support a Human Performance Program for a U.S. Air National Guard Special Tactics unit.

The PT will provide injury evaluation, rehabilitation, return-to-duty planning, and performance optimization services for tactical athletes in a multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include musculoskeletal evaluations, individualized rehab programs, prevention education, and collaboration with medical and performance staff.

Qualifications

• DPT from an accredited program and licensed in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years orthopedic or sports medicine experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel for military training events.
• Experience with return-to-duty programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct musculoskeletal evaluations and injury assessments.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs tailored to the individual.
• Provide injury prevention education and movement assessments.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Psychologists to optimize operator readiness.
• Develop return-to-duty recommendations and rehabilitation plans.
• Maintain clinical documentation and performance records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and program reporting.

Skills

Musculoskeletal evaluation

Orthopedic rehabilitation

Manual therapy

Functional movement

Clinical documentation

Injury prevention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Time management

Return-to-duty planning

Kinesiology

HIPAA compliance

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensed Physical Therapist

Tools

EMR systems

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary

Goldbelt is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to support a Human Performance Program for a U.S. Air National Guard Special Tactics unit. The Physical Therapist will provide injury evaluation, rehabilitation, return-to-duty planning, and performance optimization services for tactical athletes in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct musculoskeletal evaluations and injury assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs.
• Provide injury prevention education and movement assessments.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Psychologists to optimize operator readiness.
• Develop return-to-duty recommendations and rehabilitation plans.
• Maintain clinical documentation and performance records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Support program reporting and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Musculoskeletal injury evaluation and diagnosis
• Orthopedic rehabilitation and return-to-duty planning
• Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise prescription
• Functional movement assessment
• Clinical documentation and electronic medical records
• Patient education and injury prevention
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and independent decision-making
• Sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation principles
• Human anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiology
• Evidence-based physical therapy practices
• Performance optimization and injury prevention
• Return-to-duty protocols
• Military, tactical, or high-performance athlete populations (preferred)
• Healthcare documentation standards
• HIPAA and patient confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum 3 years of orthopedic or sports medicine experience.
• Experience treating active adult populations.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required in support of military training events, exercises, annual training, meetings, or other mission requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required in support of the contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting military, tactical, or Special Operations personnel.
• Dry Needling certification.
• Sports residency or board certification (SCS).
• Experience with return-to-duty programs.
• Familiarity with Human Performance Programs.

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.