Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists *Training Provided*
us army recruiting battalionSpringfield, IL
Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists *Training Provided*
L3
us army recruiting battalionSpringfield, IL10 days ago
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National SecurityOffices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and AudiologistsOther General Government SupportTHIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTING/JOINING THE U.S. ARMYThis 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
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Level
JuniorL3
Location
Springfield, IL
Occupation
Physical Therapists
Industry
National Security
Posted
10 days ago
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