Military PT

[blazersfan22]

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I'm interested in potentially working with/for the military as a PT after grad school, and want to know more information about it. Typical salary? Benefits? Types of patients? Locations of clinics? Do you have to join the military in order to be a PT, or can you contract with them? If you do contract with them, what is this like? What kind of clinical specialties are especially applicable to the kinds of patients seen in military settings? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[jbizzle]

Are you trying to get them to pay off your loans?????

Anyway, I too would like to work for them for that reason. I know a marine and he said that most patients are of the obvious: woundcare, amputees, all that stuff. As far as salary, I would like to know too. I dont think you have to join the military or anything...I hope. Maybe working at a VA hospital too.

 

[CLGUY]

This is an option I've considered as well. From what I've heard, you do join the military. Not in the sense that you may be thinking though. You are enlisted as a medical officer. No boot camp and what not. Thats all I really know about the program.

 

[WSUPT]

Let me clear up some things here for you guys/gals. If you are interested in becoming a PT in the military you should contact an Army, Air Force, or Navy healthcare recruiter. The Marines do not have PTs as they are part of the Navy. You will have to attend a short Officer Basic Course (usually around 6 weeks) which is only for medical personnel, chaplains, and lawyers. I am former Air Force enlisted and will likely go this route so if you have any specific questions you can PM me. Oh and as far as salary goes, all jobs in the military pay the same. What determines your salary is your rank. You will be an officer so just google military pay table and you will find the info you need.