Orthopedic Surgeon – U.S. Navy

Women in Endo; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 325,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accession bonus

Specialty incentive pay

Board certification pay

CME allowance

30 days PTO

Maternity leave

Housing on-base or allowance

Forever GI Bill

Job summary

Women in Endo is seeking an Active-Duty FM Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time, in-person Medical Corps Officer role with nationwide locations across the United States. The position focuses on diagnosing, treating, and surgically managing musculoskeletal injuries to keep service members fit for duty in deployed and non-deployed settings.

The role offers comprehensive compensation, bonuses, and extensive benefits, including substantial allowances, 30 days of PTO, maternity leave, housing options,

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency.
• Board certified (or in final year of residency).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential orthopedic care for service members.
• Diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Offer non-surgical treatment, rehabilitation, and post-operative care.
• Support health and readiness of service members in various environments.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

Musculoskeletal care

Patient care

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME residency

Board certification

US citizenship

Job description

Total Annual Compensation: $325,000 to $355,000

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.

Position Details

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Navy Orthopedic 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
• CME Allowance
• 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.

Minimum requirements

• 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)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Between the ages of 21 and 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)