What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Corps Officer position at US Navy Reserve?
Overview
Serve your country as a part-time physician with the US Navy Reserve. As a Medical Corps Officer, you will attend to service members and their families in much the same way a civilian doctor would.
You will enjoy an accelerated career track, with opportunities to take part in humanitarian relief efforts stateside and around the world.
Navy healthcare offers the ability to focus on the finer points of medicine without financial and business complications.
About the Role
- Earn excellent compensation in an established practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality care
- Receive hands-on experience and advanced training
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that leaves time for family and personal pursuits
Responsibilities
- Diagnose ailments, treat injuries, and save lives
- Work at top military medical facilities on shore, at sea, or in the field
- Collaborate with fellow doctors and other healthcare officers
- Partner with International Relief Teams and organizations
Benefits
- Repayment of qualified education loans
- Post 9/11 GI Bill (transfer benefits to immediate family members)
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care
- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Full MWR Privileges
- Commissary and Exchange Privileges
- Space A Availability for Air Travel
- VA Home Loan
- Miscellaneous military discounts
- Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
- Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- Eligibility for board certification
- Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis up to age 68)
Salary : $250,000 - $350,000