Occupational Therapy (Cadet and Main Clinic)
What We Do
We provide therapy to improve occupational performance for the following types of issues:
- Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Digit, and Thumb Fractures
- Elbow and Wrist Nerve Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries of Elbow, Wrist, Hand and Digits
- Sprains and Strains of Wrist, Digits, and Thumb
- Digit Deformities
- Overuse Injuries
- Wound Care
- Surgical Cases
- Splinting Needs of the Upper Extremity
- Functional Restoration Program (Pain Management)
Services Not Available
We don't provide the following services:
- Functional capacity evaluation
- Long term rehab for spinal cord/head trauma/stroke
- Ergonomics
- Pediatric OT
- Psychiatric Occupational Therapy
- Work status evaluation/workman’s compensatory exam
Who We Serve
We serve Active Duty Service Members/Cadets assigned to the United States Air Force Academy.
Getting Care
New Patients
If you have not been evaluated or treated at this clinic within the last 12 months, a new referral is required by your Primary Care Manager (PCM) or other qualified provider.
Your referral will be reviewed for appropriateness to be appointed at this MTF,
Fort Carson Occupational Therapy or with a network provider off-base. If our clinic is selected for care, the Access to Care Line will make three attempts to book your initial evaluation.
If you're not contacted within 3 business days to book your appointment, your referral has likely been deferred off-base. Visit
www.TRICARE-west.com to access your network provider referral authorization. If no referral authorization is visible, contact the Access to Care Line or
10th Medical Group Referral Management to determine whether your referral is still in-progress.
Additional information on the referral process is available on the
Referral Support Page or via the
10 MDG Referral Guide.
Your First Visit
Instructions for your initial appointment at our clinic:
- Cadets will be seen in the Physical/Occupational Therapy Clinic in the Cadet Medicine facility
- Non Cadets will be seen in the Main Clinic building Physical/Occupational Therapy Clinic
- Arrive 10 minutes early
- No children allowed in the clinic
- Wear comfortable clothing such as PT gear or gym attire
Established Patients
If you have an active referral to or have been seen by USAF Academy Occupational Therapy Clinic within the last 12 months, contact our clinic using the following:
- Message using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal (see link to instructions below)
- Request appointments using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal (see link to instructions below)
- Call the direct line at 719-333-5180
- Call the Access to Care Line at 719-524-2273, Option 1
How to Use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
Visit our
tutorial page that includes screen shots and step-by-step instructions for submitting messages, booking appointments and requesting appointments.
When messaging or searching our clinic, use the name:
USAF Academy Occupational Therapy Clinic.