4J0X2 - PHYSICAL MEDICINE AFSC Enlisted

Summary

When an Airman is injured or wounded, we do everything we can to help them get back on their feet. Working hand in hand with Physical Therapists, Physical Medicine specialists help patients recover from muscle and bone problems. These experts implement exercise programs and treatments that fulfill a vital role in helping injured Airmen make a full recovery.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Physical Therapists with patient evaluations and tests.
• Fabricate splints and aid devices to protect and assist patients.
• Observe and record patient responses to treatment.
• Manage material and equipment.
• Provide quality patient care in an ethical, safe, sanitary and caring environment.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sciences including physical, physiological, anatomical, social, and behavioral; basic and clinical sciences, including laboratory or other practical experience; testing and treatment procedures constituting scope of physical medicine and orthotic scope of practice; therapeutic modalities; orthotic laboratory equipment; medical terminology; communication skills and instruction methods; basic medical logistics procedures; administrative procedures; and medical ethics.
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 81 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Sam Houston, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Physical Therapist Assistant

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. Completion of high school or college courses in human anatomy and physiology, biology, and physical sciences are mandatory. Completion of oral communication (Speech, 3 semester hours), written communication (English Comp, 3 semester hours) and mathematics (intermediate algebra or college-level math) is mandatory for entry into 4J0X2. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air Force Reserve