What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Corps Officer position at US Navy Reserve?
About the Medical Corps Officer Role
Serve your country as a part-time physician, attending to service members and their families in top military medical facilities. Navy commissioned physicians enjoy an accelerated career track with opportunities for humanitarian relief efforts worldwide.
This role offers:
- Excellent compensation in an established practice
- Manageable patient ratios for high-quality care
- Hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- A flexible schedule for personal pursuits
As a Navy Physician and Officer in the Navy Medical Corps, you'll provide high-quality medical care and lead the respected Navy healthcare team.
You will diagnose ailments, treat injuries, and save lives while collaborating with fellow doctors and international relief teams.
Work at shore, sea, or field locations, and partner with organizations like FEMA, USAID, and Project Hope.
This is a part-time position, carried out during scheduled drilling and training periods. Monthly drilling takes place near home, allowing you to expand your medical experience without compromising civilian practice.
For annual training, you may serve anywhere in the world, from hospitals stateside to bases abroad.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Repayment of qualified education loans
- Post 9/11 GI Bill (benefits transferable to immediate family)
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care
- 30 days of paid vacation annually
- Full MWR Privileges
- Commissary and Exchange Privileges
- Space A Availability for Air Travel
- VA Home Loan
- Military discounts
- Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
- Current license to practice medicine in the United States
- Eligibility for board certification
- Completion of at least one year of graduate medical education internship
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis up to age 68)
- U.S. citizenship (non-waivable)
Salary : $110,000 - $181,000
