Physical Therapist (PT)

Description & Requirements

MaxHP is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide direct-access evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and injury mitigation support for Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. The PT serves as an independent licensed practitioner and integral member of the Physical Domain program, helping optimize mission readiness, physical performance, and musculoskeletal health.

This role includes clinical care, program support, data reporting, staff supervision, and advisement to POTFF, medical, and command leadership.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for contract performance.

This position is pending upon contract award.

Candidates should be willing to support POTFF Operations at one of the following locations: Birmingham, AL; Tucson, AZ; Yuma, AZ; Coronado, CA; Oceanside, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Washington, DC; Crestview, FL; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Homestead, FL; Key West, FL; Tampa, FL; Valparaiso, FL; Columbus, GA; Savannah, GA; Honolulu, HI; Louisville, KY; Fayetteville, NC; Jacksonville, NC; Southern Pines, NC; Albuquerque, NM; Clovis, NM; Boulder City, NV; Oklahoma City, OK; Clarksville, TN; Bluffdale, UT; Virginia Beach, VA; Tacoma, WA; Baumholder, Germany; Stuttgart, Germany; Fussa, Japan; Kadena, Japan; Yomitan, Japan; Pyeongtaek, South Korea; Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

At MaxHP, your expertise supports a mission that matters. As a joint venture between Maximus and Endurion, MaxHP brings together specialized capabilities and resources to support the POTFF Program, strengthening human performance, resilience, and mission readiness across the Special Operations community.

Our professionals play an essential role in supporting the people behind the mission, helping Service members and their families remain strong, ready, and resilient. Here, your experience becomes part of something bigger: directly supporting those who serve at the highest levels of our Nation’s defense.

About the POTFF Program

The Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated, holistic approach to human performance, health, and readiness.

The program brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity.

Minimum Requirements

Required Minimum Experience and Skills: - Possess a master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited institution and certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and;

• One of the following

⦁ An Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) or,

⦁ Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), or

⦁ Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer as an Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) is required.

• Experience in the field of manual therapy, dry needling, and joint manipulation is strongly recommended.
• Fellowship trained physical therapists, in Sports, Orthopedics and Manual Therapy, will also be considered, and do not need to meet the board certification requirement.

⦁ Physical Therapists who completed an orthopedic, manual therapy, or sports-related residency, will be reviewed by USSOCOM POTFF Enterprise staff to ensure quality education and experience was obtained during training.

⦁ A Physical Therapy residency in Orthopedics or Sports Physical Therapy that the Government accepts after review of its curriculum and length satisfies the board certification requirement.

⦁ Board certification is only required at the time of hire, after the first 5 years and one testing cycle within POTFF until expertise and skill set is established within the community.

• Minimum of three (3) years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Physical Therapist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Paid, full-time experience, minimum of five (5) years or more as a government civilian or contract personnel at non-SOF Combat Arms, fixed-wing fighter units, US Army H2F, and EOD units, may be counted towards minimum qualification requirements, provided this experience was, as a directly embedded staff member, on-site with the respective Army, Navy, Air Force and/or Marine Corps entities. Experience as a Physical Therapist with athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division II or III also counts toward this five-year path.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [email protected].