Description: The U.S. Army Reserve is seeking a qualified physician to serve as a Preventive Medicine Officer (AOC 60C) based in Mountain View, CA . This position allows you to maintain your civilian practice while serving part-time to protect force health, prevent disease, and lead military public health initiatives.
Position Overview
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Detail |
Specification |
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Position Title |
Preventive Medicine Officer |
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Area of Concentration (AOC) |
60C (Medical Corps) |
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Service Branch |
U.S. Army Reserve |
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Duty Location |
Mountain View, California |
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Service Commitment |
Part-time (Typically one weekend per month plus two weeks annual training) |
Roles & Responsibilities
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Focus Area |
Key Duties |
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Disease & Injury Prevention |
Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive health programs that reduce occupational injury and prevent infectious disease across units. |
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Force Health Protection |
Conduct environmental health assessments, epidemiological investigations, and health surveillance to protect military personnel. |
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Health & Wellness Promotion |
Develop and advise on physical fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle optimization initiatives for Soldiers and operational units. |
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Public Health Leadership |
Serve as the principal medical advisor to commanders on public health threats, environmental hazards, and occupational safety policies. |
Compensation & Financial Incentives
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Benefit |
Description |
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Health Professional Special Pay |
$40,000 accession bonus for eligible specialties, paid in three annual installments. $43,000 annual incentive pay, paid in monthly installments. $8,000 board certification pay, paid in monthly installments. |
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Health Professionals Loan Repayment (HPLRP) |
Up to $250,000 (maximum of $40,000 per year) toward qualifying medical school loans. |
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) |
Paid continuing medical education, travel, and specialized military medical training. |
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Retirement Benefits |
Non-contributory retirement pension at age 60 with 20 qualifying years; Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) 401(k)/IRA-style investment plan. |
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Healthcare & Insurance |
Access to low-cost health (TRICARE Reserve Select), dental, and life insurance (SGLI). |
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Travel & Service Privileges |
Global deployment and humanitarian mission opportunities; full Commissary and Post Exchange (PX/BX) privileges. |
Minimum Qualifications
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Requirement |
Description |
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Education |
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited program. |
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Residency / Certification |
Completion of an accredited residency in Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or Public Health. Board certified or board eligible. |
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Licensure |
Current, valid, and unrestricted state medical license within the United States. |
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Citizenship & Security |
U.S. Citizen; eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. |
| Contact Email: | james.d.morris2.mil@army.mil |
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| Employer: | US ARMY - 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion |
| Location: | CA, USA |
| Position Type: | Physician (MD, DO, Resident) |
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Specialty: | Family Medicine |
| Salary Range: | $80000.00 to $90000.00 Yearly |