Orthopaedic Surgeon - $600k Bonus

US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; United States; On-site; USD 313,000 - 364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accession Bonus

Annual Specialty Incentive Pay

Board Certification Pay

30 days PTO

Job summary

US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery seeks Orthopaedic Surgeons to serve as active-duty Medical Corps Officers nationwide, in-person, full-time. You’ll deliver surgical and non-surgical care, ensuring service members remain fit for duty across deployed and non-deployed settings.

Roles include board-certified or in-residency Orthopaedic Surgeons with an emphasis on musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation, and patient care within state-of-the-art facilities and strong support staff.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential musculoskeletal care for service members, diagnosing and treating injuries.
• Diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries for fractures, joint injuries, ligament tears and spinal issues; provide non-surgical care and rehab.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution (or ECFMG certified)

Job description

We’re looking for passionate, service-driven Orthopaedic Surgeons to join the U.S. Navy as active-duty Medical Corps Officers.

Total Annual Compensation: $312,883 to $364,461

This is more than just a job — it’s your chance to practice at the highest level while making a lasting difference in the lives of service members and their families.

• Role: Active-Duty FM Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical Corps Officer
• Location: Nationwide (Full-time, in-person; not remote/telemedicine)
• Specialty: Orthopedics

Key Responsibilities

As a Navy Orthopaedic Surgeon, you’ll provide essential care for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, ensuring service members remain fit for duty in both deployed and non-deployed settings. You will diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries for conditions such as fractures, joint injuries, ligament tears, and spinal issues. Additionally, you’ll offer non-surgical treatments, rehabilitation, and post-operative care to optimize recovery. Your expertise will support the health and readiness of service members, ensuring they maintain optimal physical performance in operational environments and Navy medical facilities — both at home and abroad.

What You Get

• $600,000 Accession Bonus
• $59,000 Annual Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• Exceptional Benefits – 30 days PTO, retirement, and more
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave (plus convalescent leave as needed)
• No Production Requirements – Practice medicine the right way
• Free or Subsidized Housing – On-base or housing allowance
• Forever GI Bill – 36 months of full tuition + housing + $1,000 books for you or your dependents
• State-of-the-Art Facilities and excellent support staff
• No Billing Headaches – Patient care is fully covered

Potential Practice Locations:

Opportunities across the U.S., including: California, Illinois, Washington, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, and more.

• MD or DO from an accredited institution (or ECFMG certified)
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency (or in final year of residency)
• Board certified (or in final year of residency)
• Between the ages of 21 and 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)