A Sailor

U.S. Navy LT Marcella Oden, a physical therapist aboard the U.S. Navy Hospital ship USNS Mercy, makes a leg brace for a local Indonesian resident. Mercy was anchored off the coast of Nias, Indonesia, providing humanitarian and civic assistance as part of a five-month humanitarian deployment.


Physical Therapy

Job Overview:

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Classification:
Χ Enlisted
√ Officer
Available in:
√ Active Duty
√ Navy Reserve

As a Navy Physical Therapist, you’ll find cutting-edge work in the health services. Elite specialists at the top of their field. And a position of honor and respect waiting should you choose to join such ranks.

Pay:

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When a servicemember’s performance is hindered by pain, the success of the mission is at stake. The role of physical therapists in the Navy is crucial. With the appropriate expertise, young Sailors and Marines can overcome injury and continue to pursue fulfilling careers.

What will you do?

Practice comprehensive orthopedics for Sailors and Marines in Naval hospitals and clinics in the U.S. and overseas, on aircraft carriers and in pediatric in-school settings overseas.

You’ll focus on preventing injuries as well as helping the nation’s uniformed men and women and their families recover and recuperate. Partner with top-notch health-care providers, such as physicians, occupational therapists and rehabilitation nurses, to make a positive difference in the lives of those who make a positive difference for our nation.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

  1. Degree in physical therapy (entry-level) from an accredited institution
  2. A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Preferred Requirements

  1. Master’s of science or doctoral degree in physical therapy (entry-level or advanced)
  2. Previous experience as a physical therapist (constructive credit for work experience now offered to physical therapists)
  3. Letter of recommendation from a physical therapist currently serving in the military
  4. Professional and personal recommendations (letter of reference from professor[s] for new graduates and letter of reference from supervisors in physical therapy for workforce applicants)
  5. Current licensure required for workforce applicants (newly graduated therapists have one year to become licensed)

Want to drill deeper? Learn more about other Health Care Opportunities in the Medical Service Corps.

For more information, to talk to a Navy representative or to request a free informative video about the Navy Medical Service Corps, please fill out an information request form. We look forward to hearing from you!

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