Health Care Opportunities
On a Mission to Better Their World
Physicians. Dentists. Nurses. Specialists. There’s a place where you can distinguish yourself as a professional. Define yourself as a person. And be part of something far bigger than the title you hold or the community you serve.
Welcome to the world of Navy Health Care.
- What is Navy Health Care?
- Why Join?
- Educational/Financial Considerations
- Being a Navy Officer
- Getting a Feel for Navy Life
- Career Opportunities & Benefits
What is Navy Health Care?
Think of it as a vast caregiving network — supporting the diverse needs of servicemembers and their families. Envision it as a ready global outreach organization — spreading goodwill and good health to people in need at home and abroad. Know that it’s thousands of accomplished professionals who are also Navy Officers — setting the highest standards of excellence in any of four Corps units:
- Medical Corps (Physicians)
- Dental Corps (Dentists)
- Nurse Corps (Nurses)
- Medical Service Corps (Specialists)
Why Join?
Countless medical, dental, nursing and medical specialists have found an ideal way to apply practical skills and enjoy extraordinary experiences in the Navy.
Purposeful practice. Here, the focus is on patients and health science — not business. Whether caring for those who fight for freedom or pushing the boundaries of research, you will work in an environment with:
- No malpractice insurance
- No business or equipment expenses
- No funding concerns
Progressive thinking. Expect an everyday practice with all the operational advantages you could hope for. Stand at the forefront of your field and move beyond the routine:
- Utilize the latest techniques and technology in state-of-the-art facilities
- Collaborate with skilled, dedicated colleagues and unrivaled resources
- Support medical relief and education efforts around the globe
Educational/Financial Considerations
Those in the business of saving and improving lives are motivated by more than monetary gains. Still, what the Navy offers is well worth factoring into your career equation.
Besides perks like a competitive salary and tax-free housing allowance, there are generous offers available for many specialties:
- Current students/residents: Get help paying your way through school — even residency. Concentrate on your education or training, with no military/training obligation until after your schooling and/or requisite professional training
- Practicing professionals: Receive incentives from sign-on bonuses to specialty pay to loan repayment assistance
Learn more about specific financial assistance opportunities for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses and Specialists.
Being a Navy Officer
There are few occupations where you earn more trust and respect than those related to health care. And in the Navy, your nation’s admiration is a validation you’ll experience on a whole new level.
A leader among leaders. Most health-care fields involve entering the Navy as an Officer. That means setting an example for others. Taking on responsibilities beyond the work at hand. Holding an exclusive honor that few will ever know.
- There is no Boot Camp required. Your advanced education and background mean you become an Officer upon completion of Officer Development School.
- Officer Development School. Five weeks will give you a working knowledge of the Navy and teach you what it means to be a Navy Officer. While physical conditioning is required, the primary goal is to learn the fundamentals of leadership and ethics. It will help you learn more about yourself through teamwork while strengthening your character in the process.
A reputation for excellence. Prestige. Integrity. Courage. Add unrivaled management experience and Officer status to the picture. It’s an affiliation that will stay with you wherever you go.
Getting a Feel for Navy Life
Navy Health Care is administered in a wide range of working environments — everything from medical centers to clinics, hospital ships to field units.
Assignments could have you working close to home or circumnavigating the globe. Hawaii to Japan. Germany to Guam. Washington, D.C., to Washington State. But wherever you are…balancing professional aspirations with personal interests is part of the allure.
What to expect on duty. Advance your expertise through hands-on experience. Collaborate with readily available experts. Enter into truly dynamic situations. Do what you do best while looking forward to:
- Reasonable scheduling — better office hours than most of your civilian counterparts
- More operational freedom — without typical business restrictions
What to expect off duty. Being part of a thriving practice with job security, with 30 days’ vacation with pay every year and easy access to travel, makes stepping away from the office a possibility — and a pleasure.
Make great strides in your career while enjoying ample time for family, travel and recreational pursuits. Learn more about Navy life.
Career Opportunities & Benefits
The world of Navy Health Care presents unique opportunities. Whether entering the Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Nurse Corps or Medical Service Corps, you’ll be on an accelerated career track.
Serving your passion and your future. Serving your country and the greater good. Committing to serve as few as three years. All while taking advantage of an excellent benefits package.
Learn more about specific health-care careers and jobs now available.