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Physician Job Search: Opportunity Details

Part Time & Full Time Positions Available; Student Loan Repayment up to $250,000 and/or up to $600,000 Bonus

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyOrthopedic Surgery
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Retention

Brief Description

Join the United States Army Medicine team as an Orthopedic Surgeon. As an orthopedic surgeon and officer on the U.S. Army healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to practice the most advanced procedures and techniques. You will work in one of our state-of-the-art medical facilities worldwide and network with other well-known professionals in your specialized field. You will train to become a leader, all while developing advanced skills. Also, you will enrich your career without the constraints of overhead expenses and malpractice insurance premiums. If you choose the Army Reserve, you can continue to work in your community and serve when needed. For either path, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, surrounded by dedicated professionals who share your values and a passion for excellence.

Benefits Include

Active Duty (Full-Time)

  • Loan Repayment: Receive $120,000 in student loan repayment in $40,000 annual payments to qualifying federal student loans paid directly to the lending institution through the Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (ADHPLRP).
  • Incentive Pay: $600,000 signing (accession) bonus and $67,000 annually.
  • Location: Over 40 locations stateside and several more overseas, including Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Germany, and Korea.
  • Time Off: 30 days paid vacation annually plus over 20 days for federal holidays and "Days of no Scheduled Activities."
  • Practice True Medicine: No malpractice insurance premiums, no overhead costs, no dealing with insurance companies, no productivity goals.
  • Insurance: No-cost healthcare and dental insurance for you. Low-cost healthcare and dental insurance for your family.
  • Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions.
  • Flexible retirement plan for 20 years of service.


Army Reserve (Part-Time - 38 days a year)

  • Loan Repayment: Receive $250,000 in student loan repayment in $40,000 annual payments to qualifying federal student loans paid directly to the lending institution through the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).
  • Incentive Pay: $142,000 yearly bonuses for 2, 3, or 4 years. Must have completed a residency program in your specialty.
  • Specialized Training Assistance: Monthly stipend while enrolled in an accredited residency program. Recipients must be a U.S. citizen and will serve in the Army Reserve after completing residency.
  • Insurance: Low cost comprehensive healthcare and dental plans for you and your family.
  • Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions.
  • Flexible retirement plan for 20 years of service.

Requirements Include

  • Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates.
  • Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
  • U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residence (Reserve only).

Learn More

Contact us directly for more information or you may "apply" below to be contacted to speak with us about your options and opportunities.

Facility & Address

  • Army Physician Outreach and Recruitment Team - Illinois
  • 401 Main St 103 IL 61602

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Contact Information

Luke Jokerst, 1LT Healthcare Recruiter

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