Pulmonary Disease / Critical Care Officer – US Army

About the role

The U.S. Army is seeking qualified physicians to serve as Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Officers. In this role you will provide comprehensive respiratory care to Soldiers, their families, and patients in intensive care units, while contributing to medical research and advancing treatment options.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat respiratory ailments in active‑duty Soldiers and their families.
• Provide critical care management for patients in intensive care units.
• Conduct clinical research and study patient outcomes to develop new treatment protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure high‑quality care.
• Maintain readiness to deploy on humanitarian missions or combat operations as required.

Required profile

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the United States, DC, or a U.S. territory.
• Eligibility for board certification and completion of at least one year of accredited GME internship.
• Ability to meet commissioning requirements for the U.S. Army Reserve.
• U.S. permanent resident status.

Required skills

• Pulmonary disease expertise
• Critical care management
• Respiratory therapy
• Intensive care unit operations

What we offer

• Education loan repayment programs
• Accessions bonuses and specialty pay
• Monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) during residency
• Low‑cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System enrollment
• Commissary and post‑exchange shopping privileges
• Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions