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US Navy Physician Opportunities: Navy

Job IDPHYS109
Company NameNavy
Job CategoryHealthcare; Government/Military
LocationYoungstown, OH • Wausau, WI
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
ExperienceUnspecified
Date PostedSeptember 14, 2009 (Reposted Nov 11)

Navy Health Care...Caregiving That Goes Beyond The Routine

Respected practitioner. Medical ambassador. National hero. There’s no exaggerating the significance of the role you’ll serve as a physician in today’s Navy or Navy Reserve.


See a day in the life

See a day in the life…

Dr. Joshua Nassiri
Lieutenant, Navy Medical Corps

Get a 30-second preview of what it’s like to be both a Physician and an Officer. In the Navy.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR PHYSICIANS

In the Navy Medical Corps, you can pursue your true passion for helping others. Focusing on the finer points of medicine without the financial and business complications of private practice holding you back. Here you can:

  • Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
  • Operate free of start-up costs, equipment expenses and insurance fees
  • Expect manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
  • Further your expertise via hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
  • Distinguish yourself with pride and respect as a Navy Physician and Medical Corps Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Navy Physician, you will provide quality medical care for Sailors, Marines and servicemembers – and their families. In this position, you will do everything a typical physician does with the opportunity to go beyond the routine:

  • Diagnose ailments, treat injuries and save lives
  • Contribute to disaster relief efforts across our country and around the globe
  • Serve victims of everything from sickness to combat, disease to poverty, hurricanes to tsunamis
  • Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet
  • Work at top military medical facilities on shore, at sea and in the field
  • Team with top health-care professionals on the highly respected Navy Health Care team

PRACTICE AREAS

There are opportunities to practice in more than 30 specialty and subspecialty areas in the Navy, including:

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Anesthesiology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Fleet Marine Corps Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine
    • Allergy/Immunology
    • Cardiology
    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Hematology/Oncology
    • Infectious Disease
    • Nephrology
    • Pulmonary/Critical Care
    • Rheumatology
  • Neonatology
  • Neurology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Ophthalmology (subspecialties may be considered)
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pain Management
  • Pathology (subspecialties may be considered)
  • Pediatrics (subspecialties may be considered)
  • Physical Medicine
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Psychiatry (subspecialties may be considered)
  • Radiology
    • Diagnostic Radiology
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Radiation Oncology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surface Medicine
  • Surgery
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • General Surgery
    • Neurosurgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Additional subspecialties may be considered
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Undersea/Diving Medicine
  • Urology

You’ll find Navy Medicine progressive, pioneering advances in everything from congenital heart defects to next-generation vaccine technology.

FINANCIAL OFFERS

Wherever you are in your medical career, the Navy can help you attain your goals with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continued education programs.

As a medical student: Get 100% tuition coverage for medical school – along with a monthly stipend of $1,992 to cover living expenses. And on top of that: a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

As a medical resident: Get potentially over $270,000 to pay off student loans and cover living expenses during a typical four-year residency. That’s an annual grant of $45,000 paid directly to you on top of your normal salary – plus a monthly stipend of $1,992.

Already a practicing physician? Get a sign-on bonus from $220,000 to $400,000* right from the start. On top of that, collect up to $120,000* in medical school loan repayment assistance by applying to receive $40,000 each year for up to three years.

Contact a Navy Medical Recruiter for complete offer details.

*Offer depends on specialty and service requirement.

BENEFITS

As a full-time Navy Medical Officer, you can look forward to excellent benefits that include:

  • A competitive salary and supplemental pay
  • Scheduled pay raises and regular promotions
  • Advanced training funded by the Navy
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (includes family)
  • Generous retirement income plus a 401(k)-like savings plan
  • 30 days of vacation with pay earned every year
  • Tax-free allowances for housing, meals and shopping (at military stores)
  • Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
  • Access to military clubs worldwide
  • And much more

All this – with the pride, purpose and satisfaction of serving your country. With no malpractice or business-related costs as a military doctor. With a more reasonable and flexible schedule than typically found in private practice. Giving you ample time to devote to your career, your family and personal pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Medical Corps, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen currently practicing in the U.S. (contact a Navy Medical Recruiter for details)
  • Be a graduate of an eligible medical school accredited by the AMA or the AOA
  • Have completed one year of graduate school in a program approved by the AMA or AOA (interns currently in training may also apply)
  • Have a current state medical license within one year of entering the Navy Medical Corps
  • Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 62 (qualified candidates over the age of 62 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
  • Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination
Apply Now

Right now, the need for physicians is critical in the Navy – so answer the call. To learn more about this full-time opportunity, click Apply Now and fill out the brief form.

Then download our free Navy Health Care brochure. Watch the rest of the physician video. And get connected with the Navy Health Care Facebook community.




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