Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists *Training Provided*

Company: U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion
Location: Mentor
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Job Description:

**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 livingBasic 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 ASVABBenefits:
    • 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 normallyRequired qualifications:
        • Legally authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred qualifications:
          • 16 years or older

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