
U.S. Navy
⚓ Pediatrician - $400,000 Bonus
United States
Job Highlights
Pediatrician – U.S. Navy (Active-Duty Medical Corps Officer)
Full-Time In-Person
Starting Annual Compensation: $211,055 to $288,090
Join the U.S. Navy as a Pediatrician and 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
- Work-Life Balance – no production requirements
- Generous Housing – housing stipend or free on-base housing
- 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:
- Twentynine Palms, California
- Pensacola, Florida
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- Oak Harbor, Washington
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Okinawa, Japan
- …and more.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD or DO from an accredited school (or ECFMG Certified)
- Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Pediatrics (or in final year of residency)
- Board Certified in Pediatrics (or in the final year of residency)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Between the ages of 21 and 57 (Federal Law: Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)
More than a job—it’s a calling.
Serve with purpose, develop professionally, and help care for the families who protect our nation.
Michael Yalon
National Director, Physician & Provider Recruiting
📧 Michael.C.Yalon.Mil@US.Navy.Mil
📞 Call/Text: (520) 954-1120
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myalon-physician-recruiter/
Reach out or apply today to explore this opportunity.
About U.S. Navy
The United States is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects America at sea. Alongside our allies and partners, we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity, and keep the seas open and free.
Compensation Details
$211K–$288K
Posted January 30, 2026