Anesthesiologist - U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement

On-base housing

Maternity leave 12 weeks

CME allowance

Board certification pay

Forever GI Bill

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks a physician anesthesiologist to administer anesthesia and oversee perioperative care across diverse surgical settings. You will ensure patient safety, provide expert pain control, and support mission readiness in all phases of care both at home and abroad.

Candidates must hold an MD or DO from an accredited institution, be board certified or eligible, complete an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency, be a U.S. citizen, and be 21–64 years old.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution (or ECFMG).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (or in final year of residency).
• Completion of an ACGME accredited anesthesiology residency (or final year).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ages 21–64 as per Title 10 U.S. Code sections 531 and 532.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and manage perioperative care across surgical settings.
• Ensure patient safety, provide pain control, and support mission readiness.
• Support care both at home and abroad across all phases of care.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Board Certified/Board Eligible (or in final year of residency)

Completion of an ACGME accredited anesthesiology residency (or final year)

U.S. Citizenship

Ages 21 - 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code sections 531-532)

Job description

Total Annual Compensation: $300,000-$360,000

Position Highlights

• $600,000 Accession Bonus
• $59,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• CME Allowance
• Exceptional Benefits - including full retirement, 30 days of paid time off, and more
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave - in addition to any convalescent leave during/after pregnancy
• Work-Life Balance - no production requirements; focus solely on patient care
• Generous Housing - housing stipend or free on-base housing
• Forever GI Bill - 36 months of education benefits including full tuition, housing allowance, and $1,000 annual book stipend (for you or your dependents)
• Top-Tier Care Environment - deliver expert care with outstanding support staff
• No Insurance Hassles - your patients' care is fully covered - no billing or reimbursement discussions

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia and manage perioperative care across various surgical settings. Ensure patient safety, provide expert pain control, and support mission readiness throughout all phases of care both at home and abroad.

Potential Practice Locations

Nationwide, including California, Illinois, Washington, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution (or ECFMG certified)
• Board Certified/Board Eligible (or in final year of residency)
• Completion of an ACGME accredited anesthesiology residency (or final year)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ages 21 - 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)