Air Force AFSC · Medical
42TX Occupational Therapist
Overview
An occupational therapist helps patients with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses build or restore abilities through everyday tasks. The therapist addresses mental, physical, developmental, and emotional conditions while helping patients develop and maintain daily living and work skills.
Core Skills
- clinical documentation in EHR systems
- rehabilitation program data tracking
- outcomes measurement and analysis
- process improvement and workflow design
- interdisciplinary coordination
- assistive technology evaluation
- patient and staff training
- policy and protocol development
- case management and care coordination
- technical communication with IT and equipment vendors
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- Casamba Smart
- Computer drawing software
Civilian Career Paths
- Rehabilitation
- Public Health
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- State Occupational Therapy License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
What the Work Involves
- Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
- Complete and maintain necessary records.
- Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate persons with disabilities because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
- Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
- Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
Related Occupations
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Occupational Therapy Aides
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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