Army MOS · Medical
61P Physiatrist
Overview
An Army physiatrist plans and establishes a physical medicine program at a medical installation. This officer directs the program and its activities.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment
- treatment planning
- program development
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- patient education
- data-driven outcome measurement
- documentation and records management
- policy and protocol development
- quality improvement initiatives
- training and staff development
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Computerized physician order entry CPOE software
- Biodex Medical Systems Biodex Concussion Manager
- 3D motion analysis software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Rehabilitation
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certification in Internal Medicine, Combined Program: Internal Medicine/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Career Growth
- Certification in Pediatrics: Pediatrics/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program
- Primary Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Also Common
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Exam Part I
What the Work Involves
- Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
- Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition.
- Assess characteristics of patients' pain, such as intensity, location, or duration, using standardized clinical measures.
- Provide inpatient or outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, acute and chronic pain, deformity or amputation, cardiac or pulmonary disease, or other disabling conditions.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
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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