0631 - Occupational Therapist Series

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series includes positions requiring professional knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of occupational therapy to provide clinical services, supervise or train students and therapists, or perform research with people who have impaired capacities for performing activities appropriate to their age group. The work requires knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, environmental influences, human development, physical and psychosocial dysfunctions, and skill in developing treatment plans to teach new skills, restore performance, or learn compensating skills.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 0601 - General Health Science Series
  • 0602 - Physician
  • 0603 - Physician Assistant Series
  • 0610 - Nurse Series
  • 0620 - Practical Nurse
  • 0621 - Nursing Assistant Series
  • 0622 - Medical Supply Aide and Technician Series
  • 0625 - Autopsy Assistant Series
  • 0630 - Dietitian and Nutritionist Series
  • 0633 - Physical Therapist Series
  • 0635 - Kinesiotherapy Series
  • 0636 - Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Series
  • 0637 - Manual Arts Therapist Series
  • 0638 - Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist Series
  • 0639 - Educational Therapist Series
  • 0640 - Health Aid and Technician Series
  • 0642 - Nuclear Medicine Technician Series
  • 0644 - Medical Technologist Series
  • 0645 - Medical Technician Series
  • 0646 - Pathology Technician Series
  • 0647 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Series
  • 0648 - Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Series
  • 0649 - Medical Instrument Technician Series
  • 0650 - Medical Technical Assistant Series
  • 0651 - Respiratory Therapist Series
  • 0660 - Pharmacist Series
  • 0661 - Pharmacy Technician Series
  • 0662 - Optometrist Series
  • 0665 - Speech Pathology and Audiology Series
  • 0667 - Orthotist and Prosthetist Series
  • 0668 - Podiatrist Series
  • 0669 - Medical Records Administration Series
  • 0670 - Health System Administration Series
  • 0671 - Health System Specialist
  • 0672 - Prosthetic Representative Series
  • 0673 - Hospital Housekeeping Management Series
  • 0675 - Medical Records Technician
  • 0679 - Medical Support Assistance
  • 0680 - Dental Officer Series
  • 0681 - Dental Assistant
  • 0682 - Dental Hygiene Series
  • 0683 - Dental Laboratory Aid and Technician Series
  • 0685 - Public Health Program Specialist Series
  • 0688 - Sanitarian Series
  • 0690 - Industrial Hygiene Series
  • 0696 - Consumer Safety Series
  • 0698 - Environmental Health Technician Series
  • 0699 - Medical and Health Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) In DemandIs In Demand American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist (COHN-S) In DemandIs In Demand American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) In DemandIs In Demand Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) In DemandIs In Demand Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Hand Therapist Is Not In Demand Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc. (HTCC) someSome    
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) In DemandIs In Demand National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) In DemandIs In Demand National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Is Not In Demand National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) Is Not In Demand Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) someSome    
Professional Healthcare Instructor Certification (PHIC) Is Not In Demand American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0631 - Occupational Therapist Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Art Therapists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Health Educators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Music Therapists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Occupational Therapists mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Recreational Therapists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Rehabilitation Counselors someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT), Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) is an intermediate-level certification offered by CBMT. The MT-BC is designed to demonstrate professionalism, subject-knowledge attainment, and expertise to interested stakeholders such as employers and clients. An MT-BC works in the health care industry and administers music-based therapy to assist clients in reaching their therapeutic goals. To obtain the MT-BC, applicants must meet eligibility criteria and pass an exam.

Click here to go to Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Hand Therapist COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) validates individuals ability to provide services for people suffering from mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments. Occupational therapist assistants work under the direction of occupational therapists in a variety of healthcare settings, including outpatient treatment centers and clinics. They monitor patients' activities, record progress and document billing. This is a mid level certification. Applicants must hold an associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by NBCOT and complete all fieldwork requirements to qualify to sit for the exam.

Click here to go to Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) credential is an advanced career-level certification. The exam assesses students' functional development level providing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives. OTR candidates must graduate from an occupational therapy program at the masters or doctoral level and complete all fieldwork requirements. OTR candidates are required to evaluate individuals and groups for rehabilitative services, while making a determination of need that sets priorities of treatment. OTR applicants must establish therapeutic intervention strategies for target populations. Intervention planning must be focused and accurate with regard to functional goals.

Click here to go to Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc., Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is designed to recognize qualified professionals in the field of recreational therapy. Recreational therapy utilizes activity-based interventions to address the needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions to aid in recovery and improve overall well-being. Recreational therapy is a process designed to aid clients in their functioning so they may more fully participate in life. Certification of a recreational therapist quickly communicates to employers and clients that the therapist has achieved certain standards of professionalism, education, and experience. To obtain a CTRS certification, candidates must meet eligibility requirements and pass an exam.

Click here to go to Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) is an entry-level certification for individuals who can conduct the practice of hearing conservation, including a pure-tone air conduction hearing evaluation and other associated duties under appropriate supervision, and who can function with other members of the occupational hearing conservation program team. OHCs are audiologists, physicians, occupational health nurses, human resources directors, workplace safety officers or any person interested in occupational hearing conservation or appointed by management to perform audiometric testing or enforce HCP compliance. Candidates must complete a Council for Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)-approved, 20-hour certification course and earn a passing score on the exam.

Click here to go to Professional Healthcare Instructor Certification (PHIC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Professional Healthcare Instructor Certification (PHIC) is for the experienced allied healthcare instructor who is knowledgeable about teaching adult learners and addressing individual learning styles. To earn the PHIC, candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and meet a training program or experience requirement. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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