Physical Therapist - General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Occupational Health Clinic - Bath, ME

Full Time

Bath, ME 04530

Published on: January 21, 2026

Join an exceptional outpatient physical therapy team embedded within General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, one of the nation''s premier shipbuilding facilities. This is a rare opportunity to combine traditional outpatient care with hands-on exposure to a dynamic industrial environment, helping skilled tradespeople return to work safely and effectively. You''ll work with a diverse patient population that includes shipfitters, welders, electricians, fabricators, pipefitters, and other shipyard professionals, focusing primarily on the treatment and management of acute work-related injuries.

What You''ll Do

• Evaluate and treat employees with acute musculoskeletal and work-related injuries.
• Provide evidence-based outpatient physical therapy services in an onsite clinic setting.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary occupational health team, including:
• Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP/FNP)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
• Gain firsthand exposure to industrial operations through time spent in both the clinic and shipyard environments.
• Participate on a comprehensive Ergonomics Team, working alongside union and company employees to identify injury prevention opportunities and improve workplace safety.
• Help employees recover, return to work safely, and maintain their long-term health and function.

Why You''ll Love This Role

• One-of-a-kind practice setting within a world-class shipbuilding operation
• Work with a highly skilled and motivated workforce
• Interdisciplinary team approach to occupational healthcare
• Exposure to ergonomics, injury prevention, and industrial medicine
• No weekends
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work four 10-hour shifts
• Relocation assistance available
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on employee health, safety, and productivity

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Physical Therapist license (or eligible for licensure)
• Strong orthopedic and musculoskeletal assessment skills
• Interest in occupational health, ergonomics, and industrial rehabilitation preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

If you''re looking for a career opportunity that goes beyond the traditional outpatient setting and offers meaningful collaboration, professional growth, and a truly unique patient population, we''d love to hear from you.

MVPT Physical Therapy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.