Orthopedic Technologist
U.S. Navy
Bethesda, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon – U.S. Navy

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)