Posted on Sep 26, 2018
Fellow PT Officers (65Bs or service equivalent), what type of advanced training and certifications should I seek out as a junior PT?
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I'm now a couple of months into my internship year at the Army-Baylor DPT program and I'm starting to put together a short and long term career plan. What type of opportunities, advanced training, certifications, etc. should I seek out as a both a junior PT and Officer? Things I've been thinking about adding to my plan are passing the NPTE of course, attending the Kersey course, obtaining specialty certification, and applying for LTHET (this would be a little further down the line). I'm also hoping to make my way to the BN or BCT level relatively soon after graduation. From a professional perspective I'm interested in obtaining some additional McKenzie training among other things. I know that my 100m target is to make it through the remaining 10 months of internship, but I'd like to start planning for life beyond the schoolhouse. TYIA LTC Charles Blake
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Becoming ABPTS certified in a specialty is a good place to start. It will also garner you $500 a month in specialty pay. Why not look into the Baylor Residency and Fellowship programs? You will come out with a DSC in PT and be a Fellow of the AAOMPT, which is a lifetime fellowship status now (no more 10 year renewal!). On HRC talk to your career manager and look up your career pathway, all of the milestones and recommendations are there on a chart.
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Residency will get you prepped for the OCS, although not required yet. A good study tool are the APTA Orthopaedic home study modules. Fellowships are moving toward requiring residency first, I cant remember if there was a change in AAOMPT bylaws. They are both on the recommended career path, as well as the advanced degree, for 65B. May also open some doors as far as instructing, BCT, or AOB/SOCOM opportunities. There are other ways to get credentials but since you are military Baylor is one of the best programs in the country.
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Any way you choose, good for you for thinking ahead! Best of luck and feel free to reach.out with any questions.
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I’m actually got assignment to a BCT right out of the gate. It’s definitely like baptism by fire. Often times right now I’m just trying to keep my head above water but I’m starting to get the hang of it (we just had a kid in December so I definitely have a full plate right now). Luckily I have some good mentors on post when I need some guidance. As far as test prep goes I have a MedBridge membership and I’ve been making my way through some of their courses. I’m working on their region specific courses now to help sharpen my skills and then I’m going to move on to one of their test prep tracks. What I’d ultimately like to do is head to a SOCOM unit when I leave the BCT, then head advanced schooling after that If possible. I honestly feel a little bit claustrophobic in a traditional MTF and I think my personality and skill set are better suited for working with line units. I know that my hinder my long term promotion potential but I’m honestly okay with that. I have a bunch of prior service time under my belt so retiring as an O-3E. I just want to help Soldiers and possibly have a little fun while I’m at it.
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look into treatment methods that can be used in a system, such as McKenzie and movement like Pose Method. Both of these evaluation/treatment systems allow you to teach your techs or medics how to be an extension of your skill.
The H2F concept will dramatically change the Army. It will bring a host of rehab and performance professionals together at every BDE level. What set of skills will you bring to this? Do you know how to teach the movements for weightlifting, Olympic Lifts and kettle bell? Can you teach running? Better yet, can you teach your techs and medics how to do these things? Can you hand patients off to an ATC and/or S&C coach and work with them? Better yet, will they send their movement/pain problems to you for help?
We have to change the way we do business. We have to adopt a new way of thinking and doing business. There may not be an air conditioned clinic for you to practice in, you will be assigned to an operational unit. MEDCOM is changing and there are too many SM for us to see/treat them one at a time.
The H2F concept will dramatically change the Army. It will bring a host of rehab and performance professionals together at every BDE level. What set of skills will you bring to this? Do you know how to teach the movements for weightlifting, Olympic Lifts and kettle bell? Can you teach running? Better yet, can you teach your techs and medics how to do these things? Can you hand patients off to an ATC and/or S&C coach and work with them? Better yet, will they send their movement/pain problems to you for help?
We have to change the way we do business. We have to adopt a new way of thinking and doing business. There may not be an air conditioned clinic for you to practice in, you will be assigned to an operational unit. MEDCOM is changing and there are too many SM for us to see/treat them one at a time.
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Look at these also, all doctoral level allied health should be eligible, not just allopathic or osteopathic...I didn’t know if basic Med sci would be your thing, I’d also try for a PhD and publish, in all seriousness, honest, I never got to publish, which still nettles me, you know? If you could do it at Baylor while you’re there I would, if you’ve got research interests, elaborate, ok?
Look at these also, all doctoral level allied health should be eligible, not just allopathic or osteopathic...I didn’t know if basic Med sci would be your thing, I’d also try for a PhD and publish, in all seriousness, honest, I never got to publish, which still nettles me, you know? If you could do it at Baylor while you’re there I would, if you’ve got research interests, elaborate, ok?
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