AFSC 4J0X2
Physical Medicine Specialist
Awards
See also: Navy Physical Therapy Awards
See also: Navy Occupational Therapy Awards
See also: Army Physical Therapy Awards
See also: Army Occupational Therapy Awards
Physical Therapy Patient Admin
Senior Airman Christian J. Pearce distinguished himself by meritorious service as Physical Therapy Patient Admin, Human Performance Flight, 673rd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. During this period, Airman Pearce oversaw administrative operations for three specialty clinics, coordinated template management for 28 providers, generated 24,000 encounters, and yielded 4.7 million dollars in care. Additionally, he guided the scheduling process for an acute care clinic for 5,400 active duty and aided the implementation of a dual squadron post operative clinic that united orthopedics and rehab services for single point of care to reduce wait time 42 days to 24 hours. Finally, his hard work awarded him the Flight Hard Charger award was key to winning the 2024 Wing Team of the Year award. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Pearce reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Physical Therapy Element Chief
Major Michael R. Donohue distinguished himself by meritorious service as Physical Therapy Element Chief and Integrated Operational Support Physical Therapist, 48th Medical Group, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, from 3 May 2021 to 31 May 2024. During this period, Major Donohue provided exceptional clinical and operational support to four Wings and eleven installations throughout the United Kingdom and Norway. As the Musculoskeletal Lead for the Integrated Operational Support mission, he delivered embedded consultation and fitness interventions to over 635 service members, leading to a 20 percent reduction in duty-limiting profiles. He directed the procurement and training for blood flow restriction therapy across the region, improving recovery outcomes for over one thousand patients. As Physical Therapy Element Chief, Major Donohue led a multidisciplinary team across three clinics, managed a $345,000 budget, and oversaw 8,200 patient encounters that resulted in $3.9 million in services. He expanded satellite clinic capabilities, recapturing 4,900 hours of patient travel time and improving access to care by 30 percent. His leadership fueled innovative programming, including low back pain rehabilitation and prenatal care initiatives targeting three high-risk units. Major Donohue's forward-thinking efforts enabled the acquisition of the first-ever United States Air Forces in Europe mobile fitness trailer, which enhanced the readiness of 342 maintainers and extended educational outreach to over 19,000 beneficiaries. He was a key contributor to the 48th Medical Group's selection as the 2023 United States Air Force Surgeon General Hospital of the Year. His technical expertise, mission focus, and tireless dedication to Airman readiness were instrumental to the success of regional medical operations. The distinctive accomplishments of Major Donohue reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
Physical Medicine Technician
Airman First Class Leah S. Little distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During this period, Airman Little delivered outstanding patient care to 245 individuals, mastering over 350 exercises and 62 modalities. In addition, she achieved 49 functional outcome goals and garnered a remarkable ninety nine percent patient satisfaction rate, the highest in the medical group, as reflected by positive feedback cards from patients, significantly enhancing overall quality of care. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Little reflect great credit upon herself, the 22d Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Physical Medicine Technician
Staff Sergeant Rebecca Martin distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 48th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 48th Medical Group, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. During this period, her efforts were pivotal in supporting operations for the F-35 buildup, air refueling, and Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP) missions comprised of more than 14,000 beneficiaries. Additionally, Sergeant Martin's expertise and dedication resulted in the return of 23 pilots from "Do Not Fly" status, contributing an additional 2,600 flying hours to the surety mission. Moreover, during the onboarding of new patients, Sergeant Martin validated patient planning and template management for six technicians, effectively mitigating treatment delays for 680 Airmen in the clinic's Personnel Reliability Program. Finally, she developed the Fighter Wing's first ever deployment fitness test, ensuring operators were cleared for deployments. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Martin reflect great credit upon herself, the Human Performance team and the United States Air Force.
Physical Medicine Technician
Airman First Class Julie B. Ocampo distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During this period, Airman Ocampo demonstrated exceptional skill in cervical and pelvic traction, iontophoresis, interferential current, and general conditioning exercises, treating 40 patients weekly and enhancing base readiness. In addition, she led a training session on infection control for eight personnel and created a 25-item checklist that increased awareness, improved technician confidence, and ensured one hundred percent compliance with hygiene requirements. Further, as lead technician, she managed the care of 378 patients, scheduled 160 appointments, and earned recognition as Airman of the Quarter. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Ocampo reflect credit upon herself, the 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Physical Medicine Technician
Airman First Class Cheryl Tjarks distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During this period, as the lead Physical Medicine Technician, Airman Tjarks saw a total of 345 patients and tackled the complex scheduling needs of 234 patients, enabling the base's overall readiness. In addition, in order to reduce the average ten percent no show rate for Physical Therapy, she implemented the sending of reminder emails two days prior to patient appointments, reducing the no show rate by six percent, and improving access to care. Moreover, as the primary Infection Control Monitor, she established a daily, weekly, and monthly tracker that documents all 25 requirements and provides metrics for continuois improvement. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Tjarks reflect credit upon herself, the 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Physical Medicine Technician
Staff Sergeant Ronald Sullivan distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 959th Medical Operations Squadron, 959th Medical Operations Group, 59th Medical Wing, Fort Sam Houston, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. During this period, Staff Sergeant Sullivan treated six thousand six hundred patients, generating over three thousand Relative Value Units and capturing more than two million dollars in revenue. In addition, as the 59th Orthopedic and Rehabilitaion Squadron flight technician, he assisted with the rehabilitaion and accountability program for two thousand five hundred students to ensure a positive return to training rate. Furthermore, Sergeant Sullivan volunteered to served with Army couterparts, treating 13 wounded warriors, administering over one thousand treatments, and earning recognition by the San Antonio Military Medical Center Commander. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Sullivan reflect credit upon himself, the 959th Medical Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.