Occupational Therapist

Army Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Full-tuition scholarship opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The U.S. Army seeks licensed Occupational Therapists to support Soldiers and their families by applying advanced therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance physical health and readiness.

Opportunities include Active Duty or Army Reserve status, with access to training, education programs, and leadership development while contributing to humanitarian missions and national service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Active NBCOT certification.
• Active, unrestricted state OT license.
• U.S. citizenship to serve Active Duty or eligibility for Army Reserve

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized treatment plans for Soldiers and family members.
• Administer assessments of battlefield units to determine health status.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize Soldier readiness

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

U.S. Army Occupational Therapists have the strength to heal our Nation’s defenders

If you are a professional in the field of occupational therapy and want to combine your specialized skills with a desire to serve your country, a career as an Army Occupational Therapist might be the one for you.

As an Occupational Therapist for the U.S. Army, you’ll learn to use the latest technology to help Soldiers and their families improve their physical health. As part of our multidisciplinary health care organization, you’ll gain the experience needed to take your career to the next level. U.S. Army Occupational Therapists may provide individualized treatment plans for Soldiers who are experiencing operational combat stress and injuries, as well as administering assessments of battlefield units to determine health statuses. To prepare you for your role as an Army Occupational Therapist, the U.S. Army provides training, continued education programs, seminars and conferences to expose you to as many opportunities as possible during your time in the Army. If you decide to join the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.

Whether you choose Active duty or Army Reserve, a career as an Army Occupational Therapist allows you to serve your nation in critical ways.

When you join the Army Medical Specialist Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, such as supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
• You may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving
• Full-tuition scholarship opportunity for a Post-Professional Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy program focused on maximizing military readiness, health living, and performance optimization
• For pre-occupational therapy students there is a full-tuition scholarship opportunity for an entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program focused on academic, scientific research and clinical excellence
• Travel opportunities within the United States and abroad
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist program
• Must have an active, unrestricted National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and an active, unrestricted state license
• Be between the ages of 18 and 42 years old (waivers are on a case-by-case basis)
• Must be a U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty
• Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming an Occupational Therapist in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/medicine. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter, Nate Fleshman at 808-265-3227 to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Occupational Therapist.