Army
MEDICAL

MOS

61P

Physiatrist

Description

Army physiatrists lead physical medicine and rehabilitation programs, overseeing patient evaluation, treatment planning, and recovery.

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
  • case management
  • research and literature review
  • training and staff development
  • stakeholder communication
  • regulatory compliance

Common Certifications

  • Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
  • State Medical License (MD/DO)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • Joint Commission Standards Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • REHABILITATION
  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • ADMINISTRATION

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