Description
<p>The US Army Occupational Therapy Officer plans and supervises OT programs in medical settings, the broader healthcare community, and garrison and field environments. Ordinarily, they provide services upon referral from physicians and other health care providers. </p>
Core Skills
- clinical workflow analysis
- requirements gathering from stakeholders
- electronic health record (EHR) documentation
- data privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA-aligned practices)
- case management and care coordination
- program planning and evaluation
- process improvement and standardization
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- training design and delivery
- policy and procedure development
- report writing and documentation
- patient education and user education
- time management and task prioritization
- empathy and client communication
- leadership and supervision
Common Certifications
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- State Occupational Therapy License
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- REHABILITATION
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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