Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists *Training Provided*
Company: U.S. Army Recruiting - Harrisburg Battalion
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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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 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
Background check
Drug screening
Reads English
At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
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