| Job Title : |
Medical specialist officer |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Medical & Emergency, Army, Officers |
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| Job Description |
Assisting in the overall health care of all Army personnel and their families is the Army medical specialist corps officer. Like other medical officers, this specialist commands and manages personnel in the unit. Specialties for a medical specialist corps officer include:
· Occupational therapy
· Physical therapy
· Dietary concerns
The officer may also be assigned as a physician assistant.
Training
To become an Army medical corps officer, you must have a degree in your specialty from an acceptable school. You must also complete an officer basic leadership course, which is a basic orientation course to the Army Health Care system, Army doctrine, and basic soldier and leader skills. Training lasts between nine and 14 weeks, depending on your specialty.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army medical specialist corps officer should:
· Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
· Be physically fit
· Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
· Show respect for all personnel
In time, you may achieve an advanced level with increasing levels of leadership and responsibility in overall strategic planning and supervision. |
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