If you work in the health care field, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, retention bonus and monthly incentive pay. The following is a summary of some fiscal 2024 bonuses and who qualifies for them, effective Oct. 1, 2023. While this list is limited, you should contact your retention officer for more details, including a complete list of those specialties that offer accession or retention bonuses as well as incentive pay.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing Accession Bonus
Qualified obstetrics and gynecology nurses are eligible for a $40,000 bonus upon executing a four-year initial obligation.
Optometry Officers
Optometry Officer Accession Bonus
Currently, optometry officers aren't eligible for an accession bonus.
Optometry Officer Retention Bonus
Optometry officers may be paid a retention bonus in the amount of:
- $5,000 for a two-year commitment
- $8,000 for a three-year commitment
- $12,000 for a four-year commitment
Optometry Officer Incentive Pay
Incentive pay is $1,200 annually.
Pharmacy Officers
Pharmacy Officer Accession Bonus
Qualified pharmacy officers are eligible for a $30,000 bonus upon executing a four year initial obligation.
Pharmacy Officer Retention Bonus
Pharmacy officers may be paid a retention bonus in the amount of:
- $15,000 for a two-year commitment
- $15,000 for a three-year commitment
- $20,000 for a four-year commitment
Pharmacy Officer Incentive Pay
Currently, pharmacy officers aren't eligible for incentive pay.
Military Psychology Officers
Psychology Officer Accession Bonus
Currently, psychology officers aren't eligible for an accession bonus.
Psychology Officer Retention Bonus
- $15,000 for a two-year commitment
- $20,000 for a three-year commitment
- $30,000 for a four-year commitment
- $40,000 for a six-year commitment
Psychology Officer Incentive Pay
Incentive pay is $5,000 annually.
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant Accession Bonus
Qualified physician assistant officers are eligible for a $37,500 bonus for a three-year obligation or $60,000 for a four-year initial obligation.
Physician Assistant Retention Bonus
- $10,000 for a two-year commitment
- $15,000 for a three-year commitment
- $25,000 for a four-year commitment
- $35,000 for a six-year commitment
Physician Assistant Incentive Pay
Incentive pay is $5,000 annually.
Preventive Medicine Veterinary Officer (Army)
Preventive Medicine Veterinary Officer Accession Bonus
Currently, preventative medicine veterinary officers are not eligible for an accession bonus.
Preventive Medicine Veterinary Officer Retention Bonus
Veterinary officers may be paid a retention bonus in the amount of:
- $5,000 for a two-year commitment
- $6,250 for a three-year commitment
- $7,000 for a four-year commitment
Preventive Medicine Veterinary Officer Incentive Pay
Preventative medicine veterinarian officers can receive $5,000 annual incentive pay.
Public Health Officer (Air Force)
Public Health Officer Accession Bonus
Public health officers are eligible for an accession bonus of $22,500 for a three-year commitment or $40,000 for a four-year commitment.
Public Health Officer Retention Bonus
Public health officers may be paid a retention bonus in the amount of:
- $5,000 for a two year commitment
- $6,250 for a three year commitment
- $7,500 for a four year commitment
Public Health Officer Incentive Pay
Public health officers can receive $5,000 annual incentive pay.
Social Worker Officers
Social Worker Officer Accession Bonus
Social worker officers are eligible for an accession bonus of $18,750 for a three-year commitment or $30,000 for a four-year commitment.
Social Worker Officer Retention Bonus
Social worker officers may be paid a retention bonus in the amount of:
- $5,000 for a two-year commitment
- $8,000 for a three-year commitment
- $15,000 for a four-year commitment
Social Worker Officer Incentive Pay
Social workers are not eligible for incentive pay.
Veterinary Officers
Veterinary Officer Accession Bonus
Veterinary officers are eligible for an accession bonus of $20,000 for a four-year commitment.
Veterinary Officer Retention Bonus
Veterinary officers may be paid a retention bonus in the amount of:
- $2,500 for a two-year commitment
- $3,750 for a three-year commitment
- $5,000 for a four-year commitment
Veterinary Officer Incentive Pay
Veterinary officers can receive $5,000 annual incentive pay.
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