For Veterans

 Joe B.

Joseph B.
Opthalmic Technical Manager

My name is Joseph Brendel. I am a proud veteran, having served two years in the New York State Army National Guard, 42nd Rainbow Division, 71st Infantry, HQ.,Co., and eight years in the New York State Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing, Medical Squadron. I am also a proud member of the North Shore-LIJ family. Read More >>

Military & Veterans Employment Opportunities

We proudly thank all military servicemen and servicewomen, past and present who bravely served to protect our nation's freedom. North Shore-LIJ plays an active role in providing employment opportunities for those who have served in the military, and we are committed to meeting the needs of our team members who are veterans of the armed services, as well as potential veteran candidates.

We value all military associates and are actively looking to hire people in the following areas:

- Veterans, including those with service-connected disabilities
- Separating active duty service members
- National Guard Service members
- Reservists
- Military spouses

North Shore-LIJ is an original member of Nassau County’s Welcome Back Warriors Program. This program provides returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans with information on available employment opportunities. We also provide a pay differential program for our employees who are Reservists or members of the National Guard for their call of duty.

North Shore-LIJ is also a proud partner of the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces, assisting veterans in finding gainful employment after their military service. Click here to learn more.

Resources for Veterans

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North Shore-LIJ Health System Office of Military and Veterans Liaison Service

North Shore-LIJ Health System Office of Military and Veterans Liaison ServiceIt is a priority of the health system to help support and care for our service members, veterans, and their families in the New York Metropolitan area. To meet this commitment, the Office of Military and Veterans Liaison Services was created to serve as a health and wellness resource. In an effort to recognize those who served we've also created the following initiatives:

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the  
NS-LIJ Office of Military and Veterans Liaison  
Services after an award ceremony to recognize  
the combat actions of a Vietnam Veteran.  



  • Rosen Family Wellness Center

    Rosen Family Wellness CenterA health and wellness center dedicated to enhancing the well being of law enforcement and military personnel and their families, living on Long Island and in the New York metropolitan region. The Rosen Family Wellness Center serves:

  • Local, state and federal law enforcement officers and their families
  • Active duty military personnel and their families
  • Members of the Reserves, Naval Militia, National Guard and Service Academies, and their families
  • Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Iraqi Freedom, Desert Storm, other qualified veterans and veterans' family members.

  • To learn more about the Rosen Family Wellness Center click here or call 516-562-3260.

  • TRICARE Network Provider

    The health system is proud to be a TRICARE Network provider. TRICARE is a healthcare program of the United States Department of Defense Military Health System.