Oral Pathologist 220k Retention Bonus

U.S. Navy; United States; On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,461; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$220,000 Retention Bonus

$27,000 Specialty Incentive Pay

$8,000 Board Certification Pay

30 Days Paid Time Off Annually

Government Retirement and Full Federal Benefits

12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

Tax-Advantaged Housing Allowance

Forever GI Bill for You or Your Dependents

Full Support Staff and Modern Clinical Facilities

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking a Navy Oral Pathologist for a full-time, in-person role with an annual compensation ranging from $185,000 to $230,461. As part of the role, you'll manage diseases of the oral and maxillofacial region, assist in clinical care, and contribute to military readiness. Candidates need a DMD or DDS, completion of an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology residency, and U.S. citizenship. Generous retention bonus and full federal benefits are included in this position, with additional perks like paid maternity leave and CME allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a DMD or DDS.
• Completion of an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology residency or in final year.
• Must be board certified or board eligible in Oral Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region.
• Evaluate oral and maxillofacial biopsy specimens and diagnose conditions.
• Provide consultative support to dental and medical providers.

Education

DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited U.S. program

Completion of an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology residency

Board certified or board eligible in Oral Pathology

U.S. Citizenship

Between the ages of 21 and 57

Job description

Full-Time In-Person | Active-Duty | Not Remote or Telemedicine

Annual Compensation: $185,000 to $230,461

Key Responsibilities

As a Navy Oral Pathologist, you’ll diagnose and manage diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region in support of military readiness and clinical care. You’ll evaluate oral and maxillofacial biopsy specimens, diagnose infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions, and provide consultative support to dental and medical providers across the Navy and Marine Corps. You’ll collaborate on complex cases, support treatment planning, and contribute to maintaining diagnostic readiness across the force.

What You Get

• $220,000 Retention Bonus
• $27,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• No Production Requirements
• No Insurance or Billing Headaches
• CME Allowance
• 30 Days Paid Time Off Annually
• Government Retirement and Full Federal Benefits
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave (plus convalescent leave as needed)
• Tax-Advantaged Housing Allowance or On-Base Housing Options
• Forever GI Bill for You or Your Dependents
• Full Support Staff and Modern Clinical Facilities
• All Patient Care Fully Covered

Minimum Requirements

• DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited U.S. program
• Completion of an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology residency (or in final year)
• Board certified or board eligible in Oral Pathology (or in final year)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Between the ages of 21 and 57 (Federal Law: Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)

Potential Practice Locations

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