Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists Training Provided

**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

This is a position in the Army Reserves. In order to qualify you must meet the minimum requirements to enlist in the United States Army.

These include, but are not limited to:

Age between 17-34 years old

Ability to pass an extensive background check with no significant law charges (waivers are authorized on a case-by-case basis)

Ability to pass an extensive medical exam including full panel drug testing to ensure fitness to enlist in the military and attend basic training

Attaining qualifying test scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB)

Required qualifications:

17 years or older

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Background check

Drug screening

Speaks English

Reads English

At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher

Full-Time