Medical Service Corps
From audiology to social work, clinical care in the Medical Service Corps is similar to the private sector. Except for the cutting-edge technology, travel opportunities and the benefits only the Navy can offer.
Clinical Care Providers
Overview:
In any position within the Navy Clinical Care specialties, you’ll use your advanced, specialized training to provide world-class care to patients all over the globe.
Pay:
Sailors and Marines train for extreme conditions. In unique and diverse environments. So attending to the health and well-being of servicemembers naturally requires exceptional health-care specialists. As a clinical caregiver, you’ll treat and prevent injuries and illnesses. Ensuring the physical and mental well-being of those under stress. All in addition to providing routine family care for loved ones at home.
General Career Description
Rethink hands-on care and the deep sense of purpose that draws you to Clinical Care. Design aural rehabilitation programs. Help a young hero maintain top psychological health. Or head up a pharmacy aboard a 1,000-bed hospital ship.
The amazing opportunities in this area of the Medical Service Corps are as fulfilling as they are challenging. Whether you’re a graduate student or a practicing professional, you’ll find exceptional training, generous benefits and the chance to make a greater impact on the world through your profession. Plus, generous educational and financial assistance offers are available in many specialties.
To learn more about what to expect in various Navy Health Clinical Care careers, please choose any of the specialty links listed below.
Clinical Care Specialties
From clinical psychology to pharmacy to social work, you’ll find Navy Clinical Caregivers making a difference. Setting the standard — one patient at a time.
Audiology
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Perform routine and advanced auditory examinations. Diagnose, evaluate and treat hearing disorders and communication problems. Learn more
Clinical Psychology
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Join approximately 130 clinical psychologists working near and far who make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for our brave servicemembers. Learn more
Dietetics/Food Management
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Work in inpatient medical nutrition therapy, outpatient nutrition counseling and food service operations. Also assist in nutrition education and wellness programs for servicemembers and their families. Learn more
Occupational Therapy
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Improve conditioning and strength, as well as cardiopulmonary and neuromusculoskeletal functions in patients. Help uniformed heroes meet everyday demands with added mobility and a higher quality of life. Learn more
Optometry
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Provide comprehensive ocular examinations, including evaluation of eye health and prescription of glasses and contact lenses at military treatment facilities worldwide. Learn more
Pharmacy
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Practice pharmaceutical care in a wide variety of hospitals and clinics — ranging from large teaching hospitals to small clinics to a 1,000-bed hospital ship. Learn more
Physical Therapy
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Practice comprehensive orthopedics at Navy hospitals and clinics in the United States and overseas, aboard aircraft carriers and with Navy and Marine Corps Special Operations Units. Learn more
Physician Assistant
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Plan and initiate treatment in all areas of primary care medicine. Obtain medical histories, perform comprehensive exams, and order and interpret diagnostic studies. Learn more
Podiatry
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Maintain the operational readiness of our fighting forces by treating issues of the foot, ankle and other lower extremities. Learn more
Social Work
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Provide counseling services for Active Duty and retired military personnel and their respective families. Offer crisis intervention and mental health therapy in areas ranging from physical illness and disease to family issues and traumatic experiences. Learn more