What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Navy Physician position at US Navy Reserve?
About the Opportunity
Join the Navy Reserve as a part-time physician and serve your country while pursuing your medical career.
Navy commissioned physicians work in top military medical facilities, providing high-quality care to service members and their families. They enjoy an accelerated career track, with opportunities to participate in humanitarian relief efforts stateside and around the world.
As a Navy Physician, you will:
- Earn excellent compensation in an established 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 work closely with other healthcare professionals on the highly valued Navy healthcare team, collaborating with fellow military doctors and partners with International Relief Teams and organizations such as FEMA, USAID, and Project Hope.
Serving part-time as a Reservist, your duties will be carried out during scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Physicians in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. For annual training, physicians may serve anywhere in the world.
PAY & BENEFITS
Navy Physicians receive:
- Repayment of qualified education loans to the lending institution
- 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
- 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
JOB REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this position, you must:
- Have a MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
- Hold a current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- Be eligible for board certification
- Have completed at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
- Be between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis up to age 68)
- Be a U.S. citizen
Salary : $300,000 - $400,000
