Orthopaedic Surgeon

Company: US Navy
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

As an Orthopaedic Surgeon, you are no stranger to the challenges and opportunities of civilian practice. With your medical knowledge and experience, you are capable of making a significant, lasting impact wherever you go. Are you ready for something more?As a full time, Orthopaedic Surgeon with the Navy you will:* Deliver the most advanced medical care to our nation's heroes and their families in need of musculoskeletal care.* Gain surgical experience and pioneer new treatments, from bionic prosthetics to boneand tissue regeneration.* Access the most advanced medical technology and resources to practice medicine.* Conduct medical research on diseases of military importance, and conduct, supervise and participate in graduate medical education and training of other medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system.* Potentially exercise command of medical units and/or perform special staff functions inhealth support for commanders at all levels.* Collaborate with fellow military doctors and other healthcare officers, and partner withInternational Relief Teams and organizations, such as FEMA, USAID and Project Hope* Unique duty positions include: Commanding Officer for a Military Treatment Facility;Director for Orthopedic services; Medical School faculty appointment, Staff Orthopedic Surgeon for Military Treatment Facilities.Navy healthcare offers the ability to focus on the finer points of medicine in state-of-the-art facilities, without the financial and business complications of a private practice. Startup costs, malpractice insurance, staffing concerns, equipment and office management do not exist for Navy surgeons.As a physician in the Navy, you will have ample opportunity to see the world. It really is the best of both of worlds. You serve your country you stay true to yourself. Take some time for yourself and enjoy the sights and sounds of places such as Italy, Spain, Japan or other locations around the globe and United States.On top of that, our Financial Assistance Program provides financial incentives to physicians in select residencies and fellowships leading to appointments on active duty. Eligible candidates receive a $45,000 annual grant while in residency or fellowship training and a monthly stipend in excess of $2,400.Additional incentives include:* Full time roles may qualify for up to a $400K bonus and other financial incentives* Excellent retirement benefits including Blended Retirement System/Pension and 5% 401K Government matching contribution* Tricare Dental & Health Insurance for you and your dependents* Serviceman's Group Life Insurance $400,000* Post 9/11 GI BillProvides educational benefits to fulfill your educational needs with ability to transfer to eligible dependents* Dependent Identification CardsDependents access commissary, exchange, and recreation facilities* TravelTravel Space Available on military aircrafts from certain military bases at a low fee* Home LoansDepartment of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guarantee ProgramMust be a US Citizen, currently practicing (licensed & board certified/eligible), and meet our physical, legal, security screening and credential requirements.Age Requirement:Must be commissioned by age 55.Interested?Hit "Apply" on LinkedIn, or complete the form below:

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