Occupational Therapist

HELP RESTORING LOST SKILLSWhen 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.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.Minimum EducationCompletion of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Minimum requirement is an entry level master's degree, however a doctorate is preferredQualifications
Minimum of six months of experience in occupational therapy assignments, including planning, managing and administering occupational therapy treatments and activities
State license and registration to practice occupational therapy
Minimum of 24 months of supervised clinical experience in an occupational therapy assignment
Completion of Officer Training School course
Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday