OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Officer - Specialty Occupational TherapistWhen Airmen or their families experience physical limitations, we do everything we can to help them regain their compromised functions. Working to help people with disabilities, injury or illness, Occupational Therapists work with patients to build or restore their abilities through the use of everyday tasks. Whether working with mental, physical, developmental or emotional conditions, these experts assist their patients in developing and maintaining daily living and work skills.What You'll DoPlan therapeutic activities directed toward the promotion of health or rehabilitation of physical or psychosocial dysfunctionProvides examination, diagnosis and prognosis for both in- and outpatientsUtilizes advanced practice, orders consultations and diagnostic test to expedite carePrescribes, fits and fabricates orthoses as neededConsults with medical staff on occupational therapy mattersTraining & EducationHow do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.Officer Training School 8.5 weeksMilitary Training Location Maxwell AFB, ALKey Things To Consider RequirementsYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Completion of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Minimum requirement is an entry level master's degree, however a doctorate is preferredMinimum of six months of experience in occupational therapy assignments, including planning, managing and administering occupational therapy treatments and activitiesState license and registration to practice occupational therapyMinimum of 24 months of supervised clinical experience in an occupational therapy assignmentCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday