General Surgeon – U.S. Navy | $700,000 Sign-On Bonus

$700,000 Sign-On
Active Duty Medical Corps Officer | Full Time | In Person | Nationwide and Overseas

The U.S. Navy is seeking General Surgeons to provide surgical care to service members and their families as active-duty Medical Corps officers. This opportunity combines clinical practice with military service, professional development, and care focused on patient needs without production requirements.

Deliver comprehensive surgical care, including routine and emergency procedures, preoperative and postoperative management, and coordination with other specialists. Your work will support the health and operational readiness of service members.

Practice within the Navy medical system, caring for service members and their families with support from clinical staff and collaborating specialists. Specific facility and assignment details will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Potential assignments include Camp Pendleton, Twentynine Palms, and Lemoore, California; Portsmouth, Virginia; the National Capital Region; Bremerton, Washington; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; and Okinawa, Japan, among other locations. Discuss available assignments and location preferences with the recruiter.

• Total annual compensation of $290,305–$389,461.
• $700,000 sign-on bonus; $57,000 specialty incentive pay; and $8,000 board certification pay.
• CME allowance, retirement benefits, and 30 days of paid leave annually.
• Housing stipend or on-base housing.
• 12 weeks of parental leave for eligible service members following qualifying birth, adoption, or placement events, plus applicable convalescent leave.
• GI Bill education benefits, with eligibility and dependent transfer options subject to program requirements.
• Support staff and a care environment without insurance billing or reimbursement concerns.

Ask the Navy recruiter to confirm current compensation, bonus eligibility, payment terms, and the associated service commitment.

• MD or DO from an accredited institution, or ECFMG certification.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency, or currently in the final year of residency.
• Board certification in General Surgery, or currently in the final year of residency.
• U.S. citizenship and age 21–64.
• Interest in full-time, in-person service as an active-duty U.S. Navy Medical Corps officer.

You’ll have the opportunity to care for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families in well-equipped, collaborative clinical settings across the country. Practice in modern hospitals and outpatient clinics in highly desirable locations nationwide, including California, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, and more. Whether you’re interested in San Diego, Honolulu, Pensacola, or another destination, we’ll work with you to align your location preferences with available opportunities.

This role offers a unique sense of purpose—supporting those who serve—while maintaining a structured, team-based environment that allows you to focus on patient care without many of the administrative burdens found in private practice. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in humanitarian and relief efforts, extending your impact beyond the clinic and into communities in need.