Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1874
Occupational Therapy
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Occupational therapists help people regain the skills needed for self care, work, and daily activities after injury, illness, or disability. They use therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment, and task specific training to improve safe independent function.
Core Skills
- functional assessment
- activities of daily living training
- upper extremity rehabilitation
- adaptive equipment selection
- workplace function analysis
- cognitive rehabilitation
- patient and caregiver education
- splinting and positioning
- rehabilitation documentation
Common Certifications
- Occupational Therapist License
- Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation
- Certified Hand Therapist
- Assistive Technology Professional
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- REHABILITATION
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapist License
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation
- Certified Hand Therapist
- Assistive Technology Professional
- Certified Aging in Place Specialist
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.