Special Operations Physical Therapist (4/160 SOAR, JBLM WA)

Trinzic; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Special Operations Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions for SOF personnel at JBLM WA. The role emphasizes independent practice as a licensed PT within a high-performance HP environment.

The incumbent provides care, collaborates with POTFF staff, and contributes to program management, training, and guideline development to ensure consistent, high-quality care across HP Training Centers.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with eligibility to practice in the military health system.
• Experience in musculoskeletal evaluation and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work autonomously within HP settings and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals.
• Refer patients to POTFF staff as needed.
• Provide neuro-musculoskeletal injury care for SOF personnel and direct care providers.
• Supervise PT Tech, PT Assistant, and/or ATC when directed.
• Attend meetings to review care and identify improvement opportunities.
• Advise HP program management on Sports Medicine and performance research.
• Develop and maintain clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation

Leadership

Interdisciplinary care

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Title:

Special Operations Physical Therapist (4/160 SOAR, JBLM WA)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world. We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting edge solutions and services.

We are seeking a stellar Special Operations Physical Therapist who will provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. They are licensed independent practitioners and credentialed as direct care providers in specific military HP settings. At KBR we maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts – Could this be you?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients with or without referrals.
• Refer patients to other POTFF staff members as needed.

• Provide and perform the following services in support of POTFF’s HP program for SOF personnel, with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel: Provide neuro‑musculoskeletal injury care, utilizing approved supplemental clinical privileges including the ordering of images, laboratory tests, pharmaceuticals, dry needling, acupuncture, joint injections and aspirations, and referrals to specialty providers.
• If directed by HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator, directly supervise the PT Tech, PT Assistant, and/or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) within their scope of practice.
• Participate in periodic meetings with HP and POTFF for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to Sports Medicine (SM), injury prevention, rehabilitation, and relevant human performance research.
• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.

• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure the HP program stays current with the provision of care.
• Provide input for the development and utilization of required databases.
• Conduct peer (record) reviews for the HP Staff as directed by governing credentialing body and local medical oversight process.
• Assists the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria‑based job descriptions and performance standards.
• Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across all HP Training Centers (HPTCs) and associated facilities.

• Assist with the preparation of short and long‑term fiscal plans; submits input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical providers as requested and/or required.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Participate in periodic in‑service training for members of the HP staff or POTFF staff as appropriate.
• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences and/or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.