Occupational Therapist

General Dynamics Information Technology

Occupational Therapist supporting military performance and cognitive rehabilitation at GDIT. Conducting evaluations, developing cognitive plans, and providing training in high-stress environments.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeFort Bragg • California, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,927 - $113,549 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive cognitive performance evaluations using standardized assessment tools and validated neurocognitive testing platforms
Perform occupational analysis to identify performance barriers related to mission tasks
Identify cognitive risk factors impacting readiness, including sleep disruption, operational fatigue, stress load, and mild TBI history
Translate cognitive assessment findings into mission-relevant performance applications
Identify task-person-environmental mismatches contributing to performance degradation
Develop individualized cognitive performance plans targeting executive functioning, attention control, stress regulation, mental agility, and recovery strategies
Deliver group-based cognitive training and performance workshops
Implement cognitive rehabilitation protocols for operators returning from injury, illness, or cognitive performance degradation
Provide in-training environment coaching to enhance real-time cognitive performance during operational tasks
Design and execute cognitive skills development programs aligned with SOF mission demands
Provide services in both garrison and operational training settings as required
Educate service members on cognitive resilience, fatigue mitigation, workload management, and recovery best practices
Develop proactive programming to prevent cognitive decline and performance loss
Collaborate with the Human Performance team (psychology, strength and conditioning, medical, nutrition, chaplain, and leadership) to synchronize individualized and group performance plans
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, performance reviews, and care coordination meetings
Collaborate with Cognitive Performance Professionals to ensure integrated planning, implementation, and evaluation of resilience programming
Advise leadership on aggregate cognitive readiness trends, risk factors, and mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and applicable DoD regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
At least two (2) years of experience in cognitive rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, human performance, or a related field
Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in at least one U.S. state or territory
Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Experience working with tactical, military, elite athletic, or high-performance populations
Experience with neurocognitive testing platforms and performance data interpretation

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

cognitive performance evaluationsneurocognitive testingoccupational analysiscognitive rehabilitationcognitive performance planscognitive trainingperformance workshopscognitive skills developmentfatigue mitigationworkload management

Soft Skills

coachingcollaborationcommunicationleadershipinterdisciplinary teamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityeducational skillsstrategic planningperformance enhancement

Certifications

Master’s degree in Occupational TherapyDoctoral degree in Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapist licenseNBCOT certification