Physical Therapist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on132 1/2, North Main Street, Village of Wellsville, Town of Wellsville, Allegany County, New York, 14895, United States
About the Role
As a U.S. Army Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of Soldiers and their families through intervention, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. This career blends your clinical expertise with a commitment to serving the nation, ensuring the physical readiness of the force.
You will have access to cutting-edge equipment and opportunities to conduct research that advances the field. The role offers a unique path for professional growth, including ongoing education through courses, seminars, and specialized leadership training in medicine.
Serving Your Way
Whether you choose Active Duty or the Army Reserve, you can make a meaningful impact. Serving in the Army Reserve allows you to support your country when needed while remaining active in your local community.
Advanced Education Opportunity
The Army offers an opportunity for advanced education through the Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy (DPT). This entry-level, nationally ranked program is held at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence in Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The two-phase program provides 18 months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinical internship. Upon graduation, you will be awarded a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Baylor University and will be eligible to sit for state licensure. Note that this program incurs a 60-month Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO).
Hiring Process
To find out more information about becoming a Physical Therapist in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey.
Work location
Work model: On-site
132 1/2, North Main Street, Village of Wellsville, Town of Wellsville, Allegany County, New York, 14895, United States
Village of Wellsville, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct research to advance the field of physical therapy
- check_circleProvide specialized leadership training in medicine
- check_circleSupport Soldiers and families through physical therapy services in the Army Reserve
- check_circleEnhance the well-being of Soldiers and their families through intervention, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation
Requirements
- verifiedConferred doctorate degree in physical therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE program
- verifiedCurrent, unrestricted licensure in physical therapy in the U.S., D.C., or Puerto Rico
- verifiedU.S. citizenship for Active Duty
- verifiedPermanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRepayment of qualified education loans paid annually over a maximum of three yearscheck_circleAccession bonus eligibility based on field of concentrationcheck_circleUp to 30 days of paid vacation earned annuallycheck_circleEnrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement Systemcheck_circleNo- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your familycheck_circleCommissary and post exchange shopping privilegescheck_circleTravel opportunities within the U.S. and overseascheck_circleAccess to the Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
