Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists *Enlistment Required/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