What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Doctor-Part time/PRN position at US Navy Reserve?
Join the Navy Medical Corps as a part-time physician and serve your country while maintaining your civilian practice. As a commissioned officer, you will attend to service members and their families in military medical facilities.
This role offers an accelerated career track with opportunities for humanitarian relief efforts stateside and abroad. You will have access to advanced training and technology, allowing you to focus on the finer points of medicine without financial burdens. Navy healthcare provides a flexible schedule, enabling you to balance your professional and personal life.
- Earn excellent compensation in a thriving practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality 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 Navy Physician and Officer, you will provide high-quality medical care for Sailors, Marines, service members, and their families. Your duties will include diagnosing ailments, treating injuries, and saving lives. You will work at top military medical facilities on shore, at sea, and in the field.
You will collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals, partner with International Relief Teams, and operate as a leader within your focus area. Serving part-time as a Reservist, your duties will be carried out during scheduled drilling and training periods.
During monthly drilling, physicians typically work close to their homes, giving them flexibility to expand their medical experience in the Navy without compromising their civilian practice. For annual training, physicians may serve anywhere in the world.
Navy physicians enjoy numerous benefits, including repayment of qualified education loans, post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility, and employer support for the Guard and Reserve. They also receive no-cost or low-cost medical and dental care, 30 days of paid vacation, and full MWR Privileges.
To qualify, you must hold a MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy. You must also have a current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, and be eligible for board certification.
In addition, you must complete at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship and be between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis up to age 68).
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000
