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General Surgeon – U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy
  • Twentynine Palms, CA
  • $290,305–$389,461 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Total Annual Compensation: $290,305 to $389,461

Serve with purpose as a U.S. Navy General Surgeon. This unique opportunity allows you to provide life-saving care to service members and their families while enjoying exceptional benefits, professional growth, and a balanced lifestyle.

Position Highlights

  • $700,000 Accession Bonus!
  • $57,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
  • $8,000 Board Certification Pay
  • CME Allowance
  • Exceptional Benefits – including full retirement, 30 days of paid time off annually, and more
  • 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave – in addition to any convalescent leave during/after pregnancy
  • Work-Life Balance – no production requirements; focus fully on patient care
  • Generous Housing – housing stipend or free on-base housing
  • Forever GI Bill – 36 months of education benefits, including full tuition, housing allowance, and $1,000 annual book stipend (for you or your dependents)
  • Top-Tier Care Environment – provide high-quality care with excellent support staff
  • No Insurance Hassles – your patients’ care is fully covered—no billing or reimbursement concerns

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive surgical care, including routine and emergency procedures, pre- and post-operative management, and coordination with specialists. You’ll support the operational readiness and long-term well-being of service members in a highly respected and rewarding role.

Potential Practice Locations

  • Camp Pendleton, California
  • Twentynine Palms, California
  • Lemoore, California
  • Okinawa, Japan
  • Portsmouth, Virginia
  • National Capitol Region
  • Bremerton, Washington
  • Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
  • ...and more!

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution (or ECFMG certified)
  • Completion of an ACGME accredited General Surgery residency (or in final year of residency)
  • Board Certified in General Surgery (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)

Numbers & Facts

LocationTwentynine Palms, CA
IndustryGovernment and Military
Salary$290,305–$389,461 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1775
Websitehttps://www.navy.com

Benefits

Professional Development, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

About Company

In America's Navy, opportunity is everywhere. Make a living as a rescue swimmer. Spend your days launching jets off aircraft carriers. Turn your problem-solving skills into cyberwarfare expertise. Bring humanitarian relief to victims of disaster. Wherever your passions lie, the most versatile branch of the military will forge your skills with state-of-the-art technology, collaborative mentorship and hands-on experience. Whether you choose full-time, Active Duty or part-time enlistment in the Navy Reserve, you can meet your professional goals and discover the pride of defending your nation alongside Sailors from across the country.And after all, it's not where the sea takes you, but who it makes you.

Start your journey at NAVY.COM

Skills

  • Emergency Proceduresunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • United States Navy (USN)unmatched

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