What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Doctor-Part time/PRN position at US Navy Reserve?
As a part-time physician in the Navy Reserve, you will have the opportunity to serve your country while maintaining a flexible schedule that allows you to pursue your personal and family goals. You will work closely with top healthcare professionals and have access to advanced training and technology.
The Navy offers a unique career path for physicians, allowing them to focus on their medical practice without the financial and business complications of private practice. As a Navy Physician and Officer in the Navy Medical Corps, you will help lead the highly respected Navy healthcare team as you provide high-quality medical care for Sailors, Marines, service members, their families, and humanity at large.
- 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
You will handle everything a typical physician does, such as diagnosing ailments, treating injuries, and saving lives. Work at the best military medical facilities on shore, at sea, and in the field. Collaborate with fellow military doctors and other healthcare officers, and partner 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.
As a Navy Physician, you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
- 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)
- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
- 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
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following 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)
Salary : $200,000 - $300,000
