Officer Subspecialty
15L0
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Staff Medical Officers</strong> perform routine medical duties. Maintain medical welfare of personnel within command. Diagnose and treat patients suffering from diseases and disorders. Conduct routine medical examinations. Examine personnel for organic and functional diseases and abnormalities using standard tests and procedures. Supervise technical personnel in conducting routine laboratory procedures and tests. Conduct routine medical inspections of unit. Train enlisted personnel in first aid and sanitation, and establish first aid stations for emergency treatment.
Core Skills
- functional capacity assessment
- rehabilitation program design
- musculoskeletal diagnosis
- pain management
- electrodiagnostic testing
- disability evaluation
- therapy team coordination
- assistive device prescription
- patient goal setting
Common Certifications
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
- Certified Medical Examiner
Civilian Career Paths
- REHABILITATION
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certification
- Pain Medicine Fellowship Training
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.