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Special Operations Physical Therapist-TEMP POSITION, (Onsite - Fort Bragg, NC)

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Special Operations Physical Therapist-TEMP POSITION, (Onsite - Fort Bragg, NC)

This Position Is On-Site!!!

THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

We attract the best minds in the world 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.

Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.

Document care in the Military’s Electronic Health Record ) i. e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (e. g., Smartbase, etc.) as required per DODI 6040.45, USSOCOM HQ and POTFF Staff, and as directed by local HP program manager and/or coordinator.

Document work performed, utilization, encounters, referrals, and all other information in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i. e., AHLTA, MHS GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (e. g., Smartbase, etc.), as directed by HP program manager and/or coordinator and/or required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Perform other tasks, within the scope of the PT position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and/or required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training

This position requires U.S. Citizenship.

  • This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
  • Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an OCS or SCS, or certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as a certified athletic trainer (ATC).
  • Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at the local MTF.

Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training evolutions.

May be required to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.

Minimum of five (5) years or more of demonstrable, accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) of performing manual therapy in the sports medicine field with individual athletes and groups of athletes (experience at the levels of Collegiate, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operators preferred) in the accompanying, respective settings.

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Must maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.

Desired Education, Experience, Skills or Training

  • Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Prior military and/or SOF experience.

Additional credentials such as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Standard Company Requirements

  • Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
  • Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
  • Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
  • Responsible for completing all required training.
  • Perform other assignments and duties, as required.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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  • Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Special Operations Physical Therapist will evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions for service personnel, including ordering diagnostic tests and performing manual therapy. They will also serve as an advisor on sports medicine and human performance matters while maintaining clinical documentation in military health records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physical Therapy, possess at least five years of relevant experience, and maintain a Secret or Top Secret security clearance. Additionally, applicants must hold specific certifications such as OCS, SCS, or ATC and be capable of meeting the physical demands of working in austere military environments.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Electronic health recordsData collectionPatient evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (416 salary observations; 1,903 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,367/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401K plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability