Occupational Therapist Officer

As an occupational therapist officer in Army, you will provide direct patient care, readiness training, wellness education, and injury prevention to Soldiers. If a Soldier is in a stressful situation, you will help them in alleviating any issues. You also help the larger Army units work through stressful situations together. Additionally, when you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Whether you choose to serve in the Regular Army or Army Reserve, you'll feel proud knowing your work greatly impacts the lives of our Soldiers, retirees and their family member.

Benefits may include:

• Travel opportunities
• Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirements System
• Low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in pulmonary medicine
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Completion of an Occupational Therapy Field Work Experience
• Must have a current, valid, active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. territory
• Must be eligible for board certification
• 21 to 42 years old

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