FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Army Medical Corps as a Family Medicine Physician and play a vital role in the healthcare of our nation's defenders. Enjoy benefits such as specialized training, health professions pay, and the chance to work in community medicine while serving in a meaningful capacity.

Benefits

Health professions special pay for eligible specialties

Monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP)

Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)

Travel opportunities

Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

Low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Specialized training to become a leader in family medicine

Qualifications

• Eligibility for board certification
• Current license to practice medicine in the U.S., District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
• Completion of an approved graduate medical education internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to Soldiers and their families during various operations.
• Support humanitarian missions and train as a leader in family medicine.

Education

Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy

Job description

U.S. Army Medical Corps

PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS

As a Family Medicine Physician on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team, , you’ll help conserve the U.S. Army’s fighting strength during humanitarian missions, contingency operations and peacetime by providing the highest-quality health care to Soldiers, family members, retirees and other eligible beneficiaries in both inpatient and outpatient environments and for both pre- and post-operative care. When you join the Army Medical Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large with a focus on patient care first. Additionally, you’ll gain access to invaluable opportunities like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Also, you may continue to work in your community and serve when needed. Join us and use your expertise to help expand the boundaries of family medicine alongside professionals who share your passion.

Benefits may include:

• Health professions special pay for physicians in eligible specialties
• A monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited residency program.
• Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) which repays qualifying education loans to lending institutions
• Travel opportunities
• Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirements System
• Low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in family medicine

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 graduate medical education internship
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
• U.S. citizenship
• Permanent U.S. residency