Family Medicine Physician

Company: U.S. Army 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

As a Family Medicine Physician on the U.S. Army/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 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. Join us and use your expertise to help expand the boundaries of family medicine alongside professionals who share your passion.Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
• Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• 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
  • Board certified or board eligible
  • 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 or permanent residencyTo learn more, visit

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