U.S. Navy Physical Therapist Officer

ABOUT

Navy Sailors work in the toughest conditions in every climate imaginable. Resilience is part of the job. So when a Sailor needs rehabilitation, it’s up to the Navy’s top Physical and Occupational Therapists to get them back in shape so they can return to their duties.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

As a PT Officer, you’ll be responsible for rehabilitating Sailors who suffer injuries on the job and off the clock, along with their families. Do your job well, and you’ll be a force that keeps Navy Sailors moving forward—literally.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

The Navy employs top Occupational Therapists to work with Sailors and their family members who suffer from strokes, injuries and other health-related physical limitations. Through cutting-edge techniques and treatments designed to restore dexterity, range of motion and other abilities, OT Officers get Sailors back on their feet and back to work.

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive: 
• Competitive salary 
• Free health insurance 
• Free housing 
• A retirement plan 
• 30 days paid vacation per year

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Beyond professional credentials and certifications, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs, including: 
• Post-9/11 GI Bill 
• Navy Tuition Assistance Program 
• Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) 
• Navy College Program 
• VOLED Assistance Center 
• VOLED Region Advisors 
• Navy War College (NWC) 
• USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College

Through the Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) and Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) you may be eligible to receive financial assistance to pay down the cost of your graduate education. Offers have many variables. To get details and find out which offer would benefit you most, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 
• U.S. Citizen between the ages of 21 and 41 
• Currently licensed and practicing in the U.S. (new graduates must obtain a license within one year of beginning Active Duty service) 

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before. 

If you're interested, please reach out to HM2 Cui @ hui.cui.mil@us.navy.mil