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Military & Tactical Human Performance Careers

Work in Human Performance. Support the Mission.

Empowered Performance delivers human performance services supporting military, tactical, and government organizations across the United States.

We're building teams of healthcare and performance professionals who want to apply their expertise in environments where health, physical performance, and operational readiness matter.

Our opportunities primarily include:

  • Physical Therapists

  • Strength & Conditioning Coaches / CSCS

  • Athletic Trainers

  • Performance Psychologists / Cognitive Performance Specialists

Opportunities may be full-time, part-time, or contract-based depending on the program and location.

Who We Hire

We are interested in connecting with:

  • Physical Therapists

  • Strength & Conditioning Specialists

  • Athletic Trainers

  • Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitators

  • Human Performance Professionals

  • Sports Performance Coaches

Opportunities may include full-time, part-time, or contract-based roles depending on location and program needs.

Current Opportunities

Physical Therapist / CSCS – Fighter Aircrew Human Performance

Tulsa, OK | Full-Time W-2 | $105,000–$120,000/year

Anticipated Position — Contingent Upon Contract Award

Work directly with Air National Guard fighter aircrew in an embedded human performance program focused on musculoskeletal health, injury reduction, physical performance, recovery, and mission readiness.

This role is designed for a sports or orthopedic Physical Therapist who wants to work beyond the traditional outpatient model and integrate rehabilitation and strength & conditioning within a high-performance environment.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate and manage musculoskeletal conditions affecting fighter aircrew

  • Conduct movement and physical performance assessments

  • Develop individualized rehabilitation and return-to-performance programs

  • Design and implement strength, conditioning, mobility, and injury-reduction programming

  • Provide recovery and post-flight support

  • Collaborate with Flight Medicine to support aircrew health and readiness

What We're Looking For

Required

  • Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program

  • Current Physical Therapist license and ability to obtain Oklahoma licensure

  • Minimum one year of clinical experience

  • Current CPR/AED certification

Preferred

  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or qualifying strength & conditioning credential

  • Sports, orthopedic, or spine-focused clinical experience

  • Experience designing strength & conditioning programs

  • Experience with military, tactical, collegiate, professional, or other high-performance populations

Schedule & Benefits

Primarily Monday–Thursday, with periodic drill-weekend coverage. Scheduled night-flying periods may require adjusted hours, and occasional travel may be required.

Full-time W-2 employment includes PTO, paid holidays, continuing education support, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to integrate Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning within a fighter-aircrew population.

This is an anticipated position contingent upon contract award.

Interested in this position? Complete the form below and select Tulsa Fighter Aircrew – Physical Therapist / CSCS as the opportunity you're interested in.

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