Physical Therapist (Position Located at Misawa Air Base, Japan)
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Job Description
LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team.
Location: Misawa Air Base, Japan
Job Description
The Physical Therapist will support US Air Force fighter squadrons as an embedded asset under the Optimizing the Human Weapon System (OHWS) program.
You will help maximize the physical readiness and long-term health of fighter aircrew by addressing musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, particularly related to neck and back pain caused by flight demands.
As a multidisciplinary team member, you will be an important part of the injury prevention, performance enhancement, and rehabilitation aspects of fighter aircrew.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct MSK Evaluations and Interventions.
- Design, Implement, and monitor individualized injury prevention and rehabilitation programs.
- Order Imaging, Labs, and Specialist consultations as needed.
- Documentation of work performed in approved electronic record systems.
- Educate Aircrew and leadership on injury prevention, ergonomics, and recovery strategies.
- Comply with all DHA, DoD, and MTF protocols.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Physical Therapy from CAPTE-accredited program.
5+ years' experience as a PT in Collegiate, Professional, Olympic, Tactical (military), Aerospace industry, or similar environment supporting man-machine high-performance. Experience must include recency within the last 2 years.
Current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current (or ability to obtain and maintain) Secret security clearance (T3 background investigation). Please visit the following link for more information: dcsa. mil
At Least One of the Following
- ABPTS OCS or SCS certification; or
- Orthopedic or Sports residency / Fellowship Trained; or
- Advanced Dry Needling Certification (Level 2) and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) Certification.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Expert ability to assess injury as well as treat acute and chronic conditions.
- Strong clinical decision-making and documentation skills.
- Effective communication with Aircrew, squadron leadership, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Knowledge of DHA and MTF electronic documentation systems
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
About LMR
LMR is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel.
LMR Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are a qualified applicant with a disability in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at hr@lmrtec.com. EOE Disability/Veteran.
- EEOC Know Your Rights
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- FMLA Poster
Key Responsibilities
Support US Air Force fighter squadrons by managing musculoskeletal injuries and maximizing physical readiness for aircrew. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, designing rehabilitation programs, and educating leadership on recovery strategies.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy and at least 5 years of experience in high-performance environments. Candidates must hold specific orthopedic certifications and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (770 salary observations; 4,963 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
LMR Technical Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 8 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Position Located at Misawa Air Base, Japan) at LMR Technical Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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