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A medical career as a civilian physician in the Department of Defense (DoD) is an exciting and fulfilling option if you want to make a difference in the lives of others. Working as a civilian physician treating our wounded warriors and their families, you will enjoy many of the same benefits of a military medical career without having to worry about deployment. You work side-by-side with military doctors at one of many military treatment facilities around the world. DoD doctors work in a variety of environments which typically include military hospitals or clinics. DoD physicians advise, supervise, and perform professional and scientific work in one or more fields of medicine.
A medical career as a civilian nurse in the Department of Defense (DoD) is an exciting and fulfilling option if you want to make a difference in the lives of others. Working as a civilian nurse treating our wounded soldiers and their families, you will enjoy many of the same benefits of a military medical career without having to worry about deployment. You work side-by-side with military doctors and nurses at one of many military treatment facilities around the world. DoD nurses work in a variety of environments which typically include military hospitals or clinics.
Pharmacy Technician positions involve technical support work in a pharmacy under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Respiratory Therapist positions involve the supervision or performance of technical work concerned with administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
Practical Nurse series covers positions that involve a variety of nursing care and practices that do not require full professional nurse education, but are represented by the licensing of practical and vocational nurses by a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
Dental Hygiene series covers all positions the duties of which are to perform, under the supervision and direction of a dentist, prophylactic dental treatment which includes application of topical medication and dental health education for patients within a clinical setting
Industrial hygienist positions advise on, administer, supervise, manage, or perform professional and scientific work in industrial hygiene, including the identification and evaluation of conditions affecting the health and efficiency of employees, or the citizens of the adjacent community, the formulation and recommendation of measures to eliminate or control occupational health hazards, and the promotion of occupational health programs for instructing and motivating managers and employees in the prevention and correction of potential health hazards.
These positions require the application of engineering concepts and methodology in order to investigate problems and phenomena of living systems and to advance the understanding of these systems and improve medical practices.
For this series, Veterinarians supervise, lead, or perform work in the field of veterinary medical science. The work involves promoting the health and welfare of both animals and the public through diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and understanding of animal diseases; conservation of animal resources; and advancement of veterinary medical knowledge.
Dental Laboratory Aid and Technician positions involve technical work in the fabrication and repair of dental prosthetic appliances on prescription of a dentist. This work requires a technical knowledge of dental anatomy and skill in the use of dental laboratory materials and equipment
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist series covers positions requiring the performance or supervision of technical work in the field of diagnostic radiologic examinations, performed under the direction of a physician. The work involves the operation of radiologic equipment in a hospital or clinic environment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients.
Orthotist and Prosthetist positions involve designing, fabricating, or fitting orthotic or prosthetic devices to preserve or restore function to patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and spine or with partial or total absence of limbs.
Physical Therapist covers positions that involve professional work requiring the application of knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease.
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