THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTING / JOINING THE U.S. ARMY
This is an entry-level position with no experience necessary. When you enlist into the Army as a Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialist, you become a part of a team of Soldiers.
As a Soldier you secure your future with a career in the Active Duty Army (full-time) and are able to take advantage of all the benefits that serving in the Army gives you.
You gain leadership skills, college credit, and job-security by enlisting into the Army that is hard to find in the civilian sector.
The physical therapy specialist, under the direction of a physical therapist and following medical referral, supervises or administers physical therapy to decrease physical disabilities and promotes physical fitness of patients.
The occupational therapy specialist, under the direction of a registered military occupational therapist, supervises, tests and assists patients to facilitate maximum recovery.
Job Duties :
- Patient care
- Administers physical therapy treatment
- Promote physical fitness
- Instruct personnel in the prevention of injuries
- Preparing reports
- Performs interviews, tests and assists patients in activities of daily living
Basic Qualifications :
- Age - 17 to 34 years old
- Education - Current Senior in High School(HS), HS Diploma, GED, GED equivalent, or higher education level completed
- Citizenship - U.S. Citizen / Permanent Resident
- Submit to background and medical screening
- Receive a passing score on the ASVAB
Benefits :
- Enlistment bonus up to $40,000, varies by job and individual qualifications
- Education benefits
- Tuition Assistance ($4,000 annually) / GI Bill (up to $108,000 for 36 months of attending college)
- Paid training (Basic and Advanced)
- 30 days of paid vacation earned every year
- Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
- Various lengths of contracts available from 2 years to 6 years normally
Required qualifications :
- 17 years or older
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Speaks English
- Reads English
- Background check
- Drug screening
- At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher