Description
Physicians who are a part of the internal medicine group provide diagnosis and treatment for localized ailments and diseases. Whether your specialty is cardiology or pediatrics, you’ll find that the professionals working with you on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team are at the top of their fields.
Job Duties
•Examine, diagnose and treat or recommend courses of management for adults with medical illness
•Conduct and supervise direct patient care, and plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs •Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation •Perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels •Conduct medical research on diseases of military importance, and conduct, supervise and participate in graduate Medical education and training of other medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system Unique duty positions include: chief, Department of Medicine; chief, Department of Clinical Investigation; medical consultant; medical school faculty appointment Requirements •Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply with permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates •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 gaduate medical education internship •Completion of a training program in an internal medicine specialty •Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information) •U.S. citizenship or permanent resident Compensation ACTIVE BENEFITS:
In addition to the many privileges that come with being an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you’ll be rewarded with: •30 days of paid vacation earned annually •Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service •No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family RESERVE BENEFITS: •Health Professional Special Pay Health Professionals Loan Repayment Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying Service •Low-cost life and dental insurance •Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions
Both active and Reserve duty officers enjoy commissary and post exchange shopping privileges; a flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k); may receive pay for continuing education; and specialized training to become a leader in their field.
Please contact the Virtual Recruiting Center for the latest information and amounts
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