In the Military

Orthotists and prosthetists perform work familiar to some military personnel.

Jobs in this career are similar to the following job classifications:

  • 4J000 Physical Medicine Manager (Enlisted)
  • 4J012A Physical Medicine Helper, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J012 Physical Medicine Helper (Enlisted)
  • 4J032A Physical Medicine Apprentice, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J032 Physical Medicine Apprentice (Enlisted)
  • 4J052A Physical Medicine Journeyman, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J052 Physical Medicine Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 4J072A Physical Medicine Craftsman, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J072 Physical Medicine Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 4J090 Physical Medicine Superintendent (Enlisted)
  • 4J0X2 Physical Medicine (Enlisted)
  • 61M Orthopedic Surgeon (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 67G Podiatry (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 67 Medical Service Corps Officer (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 68B Orthopedic Specialist (Enlisted)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 42C Orthotic Specialist (Enlisted)
  • 001265 Orthopedic Cast Room Technician (Enlisted)
  • 003055 Occupational Therapy Assistant (Enlisted)
  • L21A Occupational Therapy Assistant (Enlisted)
  • L26A Orthopedic Technician (Enlisted)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 8489 Orthopedic Cast Room Technician (Enlisted)
  • 4J012A Physical Medicine Helper, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J032A Physical Medicine Apprentice, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J052A Physical Medicine Journeyman, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J072A Physical Medicine Craftsman, Orthotic (Enlisted)
  • 4J0X2 Physical Medicine (Enlisted)