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4J0X2 Physical Medicine

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Overview

Physical Medicine specialists work with physical therapists to help patients recover from muscle and bone problems. They implement exercise programs and treatments for injured Airmen.

Minimum ASVAB: A 60

ASVAB policy: Not policy-reviewed · coverage unknown · as of 2026-10-19

Program scope has not been reviewed.

Policy applicability and coverage of the program's score routes have not been reviewed. Shown-route arithmetic is not an eligibility decision.

Source: dafecd-atch4-2025-10-31 (source date 2025-10). Policy applicability has not been established.

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Skill levels: 4J012 helper · 4J032 apprentice · 4J052 journeyman · 4J072 craftsman

Core Skills

  • Rehabilitation treatment plan implementation
  • Coordination of rehabilitation patient care
  • Therapy equipment and materiel management

Civilian Career Paths

Career associations are editorial assessments of the cited evidence, not an official crosswalk unless the evidence explicitly says so. O*NET supplies civilian occupation information, not proof of a military match. Related experience does not confer civilian qualifications. Tasks and tools below describe civilian work, not military training.

Physical Therapist Assistants

For members assigned to physical therapy, implementing treatment plans and coordinating patient care directly overlaps with physical therapist assistant work.

How to prepare: Ask an accredited physical therapist assistant program to evaluate your military transcript and identify remaining coursework and supervised clinical training. All states require an accredited associate’s degree and licensure or certification, typically including a qualifying exam; check your state board for additional requirements.

What the civilian work involves
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
  • Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
  • Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • eClinicalWorks EHR software

Occupational Therapy Aides

For members assigned to occupational therapy, patient care coordination and management of therapy equipment and materiel transfer to aide-level patient and treatment-area support.

How to prepare: Prepare a resume section documenting your occupational therapy patient-support duties and equipment or supply responsibilities for comparison with local aide openings.

What the civilian work involves
  • Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.
  • Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.

Notes & Sources

  • The specialty covers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orthotic services; individual assignments determine which discipline-specific experience supports a transition.
Evidence for this guidance (4 documents)
  1. DAFECD, 30 Apr 26: PHYSICAL MEDICINE (4J0X2)

    [1] Specialty Summary section "PHYSICAL MEDICINE"; normalized cached text lines 12721-12742; explicit AFSC match for 4J0X2

    Supports: Rehabilitation treatment plan implementation, Coordination of rehabilitation patient care, Therapy equipment and materiel management, Physical Therapist Assistants (O*NET 31-2021.00), Occupational Therapy Aides (O*NET 31-2012.00)

  2. O*NET: Physical Therapist Assistants

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Physical Therapist Assistants (O*NET 31-2021.00)

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics: physical therapist assistants and aides

    [3] How to Become One; retrieved 23 September 2026

    Supports: Physical Therapist Assistants (O*NET 31-2021.00)

  4. O*NET: Occupational Therapy Aides

    [4] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Occupational Therapy Aides (O*NET 31-2012.00)

Defense contractor jobs for 4J0X2

Predecessor codes

Historical codes with documented links to 4J0X2. Each history page explains the change.

91330Apprentice Physical Therapy91350Physical Therapy Specialist91370Physical Therapy Technician91399Biomedical Therapy Superintendent

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