Physician Assistant

Health Care Team Reserve Physician Assistant (65D) Army Reserve Physician Assistant
U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps
THE STRENGTH TO HEAL OUR NATIONS DEFENDERS. As a physician assistant and officer on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team, youll have the opportunity to learn new skills that you can use in your practice. When you work in your community and serve when needed, youll further develop your clinical skills as you care for our Soldiers and their families.
Benefits include:
Special Pay of $60,000, paid in three annual increments of $20,000Up to $50,000 in education loan repayments through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP); paid in three annual installmentsPaid continuing education and trainingNon-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying serviceLow-cost life and dental insuranceTravel opportunities, including humanitarian missionsCommissary and post exchange shopping privilegesFlexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)Privileges that come with being an officer in the U.S. Army ReserveTraining to become a leader in your fieldRequirements include:
Bachelors degree, plus completion of an accredited physician assistant program acceptable to the Army Surgeon GeneralCertification by the National Commission for Certified Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Eligibility for board certificationBetween 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)U.S. citizen or permanent resident Required Preferred Job IndustriesOther