What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Corps Officer position at US Navy Reserve?
About Us Navy Reserve
As a part-time physician with the US Navy Reserve, you will have the opportunity to serve your country while continuing your civilian practice. This role does not require relocation and offers a unique blend of medicine and leadership.
- Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
- Receive hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that leaves more time for family and personal pursuits
As a Medical Corps Officer, you will be part of the highly respected Navy healthcare team. You will provide medical care for Sailors, Marines, service members, their families, and humanity at large. Your duties will include diagnosing ailments, treating injuries, and saving lives. You may also work at top military medical facilities on shore, at sea, or in the field, collaborating with fellow military doctors and other healthcare officers, and partnering with international relief teams and organizations.
Serving part-time as a Reservist, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Physicians in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. This gives you the flexibility to expand your medical experience in the Navy without compromising your civilian practice at home. For annual training, physicians may serve anywhere in the world, whether at sea, in hospitals stateside, or in bases and camps in countries around the world.
Benefits
- Repayment of qualified education loans to the lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
- Post 9/11 GI Bill (May transfer benefits to immediate family members)
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Full MWR Privileges (golf, gym, RV camping, movie theater, and discounted event tickets)
- Commissary and Exchange Privileges
- Space "A" Availability for Air Travel
- VA Home Loan
- Miscellaneous military discounts with your military-issued ID card
- Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
- Specialized training to become a leader in medicine
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply with a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- 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 are granted on a case-by-case basis up to age 68)
- U.S. citizenship (non-waivable)
Salary : $150,000 - $250,000
