Physician / Internal Medicine / District of Columbia / Permanent / Int

Company: U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion
Location: Columbia
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job 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, youll find that the professionals working with you on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team are at the top of their fields.Job DutiesExamine, diagnose and treat or recommend courses of management for adults with medical illnessConduct and supervise direct patient care, and plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programsExercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation Perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levelsConduct 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 systemUnique duty positions include: chief, Department of Medicine; chief, Department of Clinical Investigation; medical consultant; medical school faculty appointmentRequirementsDoctor 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 GraduatesCurrent license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto RicoEligibility for board certificationCompletion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internshipCompletion of a training program in an internal medicine specialtyBetween 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information) U.S. citizenship or permanent residentCompensationACTIVE BENEFITS: In addition to the many privileges that come with being an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, youll be rewarded with:30 days of paid vacation earned annuallyNoncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying serviceNo-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your familyRESERVE BENEFITS:Health Professional Special Pay Health Professionals Loan Repayment Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying ServiceLow-cost life and dental insuranceTravel opportunities, including humanitarian missionsBoth 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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