FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health professions special pay

Monthly stipend for residency

Loan repayment program

Travel opportunities

Low-cost medical and dental care

Enrollment in retirement system

Job summary

The U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to play a critical role in the health care team. You will provide top-quality care to Soldiers and their families during various missions and operations.

As part of the Army Medical Corps, you will also benefit from specialized pay, loan repayment programs, and extensive training opportunities. This position allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of our nation's defenders while continuing your practice in your community.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Eligibility for board certification.
• Completion of an approved medical education internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care to Soldiers and eligible beneficiaries.
• Support humanitarian missions and contingency operations.
• Maintain patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree

Job description

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 certificationCompletion 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