Orthopedic Surgeon

US Navy; Arizona; On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended retirement system

401K government matching

Tricare health insurance

Life insurance

Post 9/11 GI Bill

Home loan guarantee

Base facilities access

Travel on military aircraft

Job summary

The US Navy seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon to provide advanced care to service members and families. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions with opportunities to lead surgical innovation, research, and education within a diverse military medical environment.

Candidates must be US citizens with medical licensure and board eligibility or certification. You will collaborate with fellow military physicians and may engage in international relief initiatives and specialized staff

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen, licensed and board certified/eligible.
• Available for full-time or part-time service with the Navy.
• Willingness to engage in research, education, and readiness missions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced medical care to Navy heroes and families.
• Gain surgical experience and pioneer treatments in orthopedics.
• Access advanced medical technology and conduct research.
• Supervise and participate in graduate medical education and training.
• Collaborate with military doctors and healthcare officers.
• Engage with international relief teams and government partners.

Skills

Medical licensure

Board certification

Orthopedic surgery

Education

MD/DO in medicine

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, you are no stranger to the challenges and

opportunities of civilian practice. With your medical knowledge and experience,

you are capable of making a significant, lasting impact wherever you go. Are you

ready for something more?

As a full time or part time Orthopedic Surgeon with the Navy, you will:

• Deliver the most advanced medical care to our nation’s heroes and their families.
• Gain surgical experience and pioneer new treatments, from bionic prosthetics to bone and tissue regeneration.
• Access the most advanced medical technology and resources to practice medicine.
• Conduct medical research on diseases of military importance, and conduct, supervise and participate in graduate medical education and training.
• Collaborate with fellow military doctors and other healthcare officers.
• Partner with International Relief Teams and organizations, such as FEMA, USAID and Project Hope.
• Have the potential to exercise command of medical units and/or perform special staff functions for commanders at all levels.

• Eligible full-time Active Duty surgeon scan receive up to a $600K signing bonus. Our Financial Assistance Program provides financial incentives to physicians in select residencies and fellowships leading to appointments on active duty. Eligible candidates receivea $45,000 annual grant while in residency or fellowship training and a monthly stipend in excess of $3,113.

Additional Benefits:

• Excellent retirement benefits including Blended Retirement System/Pension
• 5% 401K Government matching contribution
• Tricare Dental & Health Insurance for you and your dependents
• Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance up to $500,000
• Post 9/11 GI Bill, which provides educational benefits to fulfill your educational needs with ability to transfer to eligible dependents
• Base Facilities, Commissary, and Exchange access for you and your family
• Travel Space on military aircrafts from certain military bases at a low fee
• Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guarantee Program

Requirements:

Must be a US Citizen, currently practicing (licensed & board certified/eligible), and meet our physical, legal, security screening and credential requirements.