Podiatrist

Company: U.S. Air Force
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Position Summary A career in the Air Force isn''t your average desk job. In fact, our nation's Airmen perform most of their daily tasks standing up, so when foot problems occur it's your responsibility as an Air Force Podiatrist to get them back up on their feet. Do what you do now: diagnose and treat a wide range of foot ailments ranging from injuries to physical abnormalities. But in the Air Force, you will provide medical attention to Airmen's foot problems without the red tape and the headache of a traditional civilian practice. Key areas of focus include performing surgery, interpreting X-rays, conducting research, prescribing therapeutic devices and supervising special health programs. Benefits The Air Force benefits package is unparalleled in the civilian world. Benefits include: â?¢ 30 days of vacation with pay each year â?¢ Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family â?¢ Tax-free food and housing assistance â?¢ A generous retirement program â?¢ Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunities â?¢ Free or low-cost world travel opportunities â?¢ Excellent starting salary Qualifications This is an active duty position as an Air Force Officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements: â?¢ Must be a U.S. citizen age 18-41 â?¢ Must be willing to relocate â?¢ Must have obtained a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from an approved college of podiatric medicine â?¢ Completion of a 36 month podiatric surgical residency training â?¢ A current, valid, active and unrestricted license to practice podiatric medicine from a U.S. state, U.S. territory or the District of Columbia is required â?¢ Completion of five-and-a-half-week Commissioned Officer Training course About the Air Force Our mission is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. We live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. The Air Force offers hundreds of careers, from healthcare to engineering, in order to serve the American people and provide precise and reliable global vigilance, reach and power for the nation. by Jobble

Keywords: U.S. Air Force, Wilmington , Podiatrist, Other , Wilmington, North Carolina