Physicians
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Being a medical officer in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps isn't just a job—it's a calling. As a USPHS physician, you will be on the front lines of public health: developing national health policies, treating patients in underserved communities, and responding to public health emergencies. What’s more, any valid professional license opens the door to work in any one of our Federal facilities. The Commissioned Corps will give you a variety of multidisciplinary experiences and the satisfaction of making a real difference. As a part of a national team of committed health care professionals, you’ll enjoy leadership opportunities, excellent benefits, and work/life balance, all while improving the health of the Nation.
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“The task of medicine is to cure sometimes, to relieve often, and to comfort always.” – Ambroise Pare
RADM CLARE HELMINIAK
Chief Medical Officer,
U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
For the most part, Commissioned Corps officers enjoy the same benefits as their counterparts in their sister uniform services. Among the many benefits officers receive are:
- Competitive starting pay that increases with promotions and years of service
- Loan repayment potential
- Health care and dental care for officers at no cost
- Low-cost health care and dental care for your family
- Healthcare benefits continue during retirement
- Low-cost group life insurance
- Thirty days of paid vacation per year – beginning the first year
- Paid sick leave, maternity leave, and Federal holidays
- Retirement plan with benefits elegibility beginning after 20 years of service
- Thrift Savings Plan (retirement saving and investment plan similar to 401(k))
Page Last Modified on 11/2/2011
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