Pediatrician - U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accession Bonus $400,000

Specialty Incentive Pay $43,000

Board Certification Pay $8,000

CME Allowance

30 days PTO

12 weeks paid maternity leave

Forever GI Bill education benefits

No billing worries

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks a pediatrician to provide comprehensive care for the children of service members across Navy clinics and field settings, strengthening readiness and family resilience.

The role offers robust benefits and a starting annual compensation range of $247,883–$291,461, plus access to the Forever GI Bill, extended leave, and extensive incentives. Locations include Virginia and other states; opportunities for impact and career growth abound.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric residency (or in final year).
• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics (or in final year of residency).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Between the ages of 21 and 57.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care—from preventive medicine to diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries.
• Support growth, health, and well-being of children in clinical and operational Navy settings, contributing to readiness and resilience of military families.

Skills

Board Certified/Board Eligible

US Citizenship

Age 21-57

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME Pediatric Residency (or final year)

Job description

Starting Annual Compensation: $247,883 – $291,461

Make a lasting impact by providing top-quality care to the children of service members. This is a unique opportunity to serve your country while advancing your career in a purpose-driven environment with outstanding benefits.

Position Highlights

• $400,000 Accession Bonus
• $43,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• CME Allowance
• Exceptional Benefits – including retirement, 30 days of PTO, and more
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave – plus additional convalescent leave if needed
• Forever GI Bill – 36 months of education benefits, including full tuition, housing allowance, and a $1,000 yearly book stipend (for you or your dependents)
• No Billing Worries – full coverage of patient care, no insurance hassles

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric care — from preventive medicine and vaccinations to diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries. You’ll support the growth, health, and well-being of children in both clinical and operational Navy settings, directly contributing to the readiness and resilience of military families.

Potential Practice Locations

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

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited school (or ECFMG Certified)
• Completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric residency (or in final year)
• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics (or in final year of residency)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Between the ages of 21 and 57 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)