Unlock New Opportunities

Upload Your Resume and Get Discovered by Leading Employers

Create a Free Account

Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists Training Provided

U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion • Full-time • Fairview Heights, IL, US • $26.92 / year • 2d ago

**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

Related Jobs

Senior Government Financial Manager

Guidehouse • Full-time • Fairview Heights, IL, US • $102k - $170k / year • 9h ago

Job Family : Finance & Accounting Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Secret What You Will Do : - Advise internal senior leaders and government clients on financial strategy - Serve as...

9h ago

Apply

LPN

Encompass Health • Part-time • Saint Louis, MO, US • 9h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Nurse Apply Onsite Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance

The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, An Affiliation of BJC HealthCare and Encompass Health Full-time and PRN positions available for days and nights. Benefits begin Day 1 for Eligible Employees! Compensation will b...

9h ago

Apply

Nurse Supervisor

Encompass Health • Part-time • Saint Louis, MO, US • $83.20k - $114.40k / year • 9h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Nurse Apply Onsite Sign-On Bonus Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance

The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis - West County Town and Country, MO Salary range $83,200 - $114,400 annually Compensation will be determined based on years of experience and applicable certifications. $10,000 Si...

9h ago

Apply

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health • Part-time • Saint Louis, MO, US • $58k - $69.60k / year • 9h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Nurse Apply Onsite Sign-On Bonus Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance

Registered Nurse Career Opportunity Full Time, Part Time, PRN $10,000 Sign On Bonus potential Short Term Contracts Available-16 Weeks Encompass Health: Where Nursing Meets Heart, Home, and Healing Are you seeking a nursi...

9h ago

Apply

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health • Part-time • Saint Louis, MO, US • $60k - $72k / year • 9h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Nurse Apply Onsite Sign-On Bonus Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance

9h ago

Apply