60C-Active Preventative Medicine Officer

Company: United States Army
Location: Lompoc
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

THE ARMY HEALTH CARE ADVANTAGEAs a member of the Army health care team, you'll receive benefits that you won't be able to get in a civilian career.Challenging WorkFeel inspired with great case diversity and over 40,000 visits coming into the U.S. Army medical facilities and clinics around the world every day. See and study diseases that are not usually encountered in the private sector, and work on vaccines for viruses like Zika and COVID-19 that can have a global impact.Fewer BarriersPractice medicine with fewer limitations by treating patients not on their ability to pay, but by the treatment you see necessary. The U.S. Army Medical Department is one of the few places in the world where comprehensive patient care is the top priority.Serve a PurposeEnjoy the deep satisfaction of performing an important service for your country. Make not only a profound difference in the lives of Soldiers in the Army, but in the lives of their families, friends, and the general public.THE ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND IS COMPOSED OF SIX CORPSEach Medcom Corps has a specific function that works together as a team to maintain the U.S. Army's high standards in patient care.Caucasian female Anesthesiologist providing anesthesia to patient while Caucasian male general Surgeon performs surgery in hospital operating room.ARMY MEDICAL CORPSContains over 40 specialties, from internal medicine and neurosurgery to pathology, anesthesiology, and psychiatry.Army Medical Corps physicians practice in three main areas:Operational MedicineClinical MedicineResearch MedicineARMY MEDICAL JOBSCaucasian male SPC Lab Technician wearing OCP holding test tubes inside a medical office.MEDICAL SERVICE CORPSThe Medical Service Corps is the most diverse branch of the U.S. Army. This Corps is home to medical administrative, scientific, and provider specialties, from direct patient care to management of the U.S. Army's health service system.Disciplines include:Behavioral SciencesHealth ServicesLaboratory SciencesOptometryPharmacyPodiatryPreventative MedicineMEDICAL SERVICE JOBSMale Physical Therapist wearing OCP training with a male soldier wearing APFU inside during the daytime.MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPSThe Medical Specialist Corps is home to four distinct specialties:Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsClinical DietitiansPhysician AssistantsMEDICAL SPECIALIST JOBSCaucasian female CPT Veterinarian wearing OCP kneeling in Veterinary office with a dog.VETERINARY CORPSThe Veterinary Corps conducts and oversees all Department of Defense veterinary service activities. Army Veterinary Corps Officers are responsible for preventing contagious and zoonotic diseases, providing care to military working dogs, caring for ceremonial horses, treating family pets, and even supporting Human-Animal Bond Programs at military hospitals.Veterinary Preventative MedicineLaboratory Animal MedicineVeterinary PathologyVeterinary Comparative MedicineVeterinary Clinical MedicineVETERINARY JOBSEmergency Medical Staff examining patient wearing OCP inside an Emergency Room.ARMY NURSE CORPSThe Army Nurse Corps represents more than 11,000 Soldiers dedicated to providing high-tech, quality health care for military personnel, their families, and military retirees all over the world. They support humanitarian missions and respond to natural disasters, experiences unmatched as a civilian nurse.Army nurses choose one of five specialties:Critical CareMental HealthPerioperativeEmergency TraumaGynecology/ObstetricsARMY NURSE JOBSFemale Dental Specialist and Dentist holding dental equipment with patient indoors.ARMY DENTAL CORPSThe Army Dental Corps teaches more residents than any other institution in the country. It maintains modern dental facilities both in the U.S. and abroad in diverse countries. The Army's Specialty Residency Programs produce graduates regularly scoring in the top 95th percentile.The Army Dental Corps is comprised of nine specialties:Comprehensive DentistryOral SurgeryMaxillofacial SurgeryOrthodontistryProsthodontistryGeneral DentistryOral PathologyPublic HealthARMY DENTAL JOBSCaucasian male ROTC Cadet wearing graduation robe standing facing Major in dress blues and family outside during the day.WE'LL HELP PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATIONThe Army will fund medical school for those aspiring to serve. Through the U.S. Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), you can:Graduate from medical school debt-freeEarn a $2,400+ monthly allowanceReceive a $20,000 sign-on bonusHPSP & NURSE SCHOLARSHIPS

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