Diagnostic Radiologist – U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy · Bethesda, MD
Posted June 21, 2026
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, US, 20889
Total Annual Compensation: $287,883 – $339,461
Position Highlights
- $500,000 Accession Bonus
- $66,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
- $8,000 Board Certification Pay
- CME Allowance
- Exceptional Benefits – retirement, 30 days PTO, and more
- 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave – plus any required convalescent leave
- Quality of Life – no production requirements; focus purely on patient care
- Generous Housing – receive a housing stipend or live on base for free
- Forever GI Bill – 36 months of education benefits including full tuition, housing allowance, and $1,000 annual book stipend (for you or your dependents)
- No Billing Concerns – your patients’ care is fully covered
Responsibilities
Interpret X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and other medical imaging to diagnose diseases, injuries, and abnormalities. Collaborate closely with clinical teams to support timely, accurate treatment decisions. Your expertise supports the health, readiness, and recovery of service members in both operational and non-operational settings.
Potential Practice Locations
- Portsmouth, VA
- 29 Palms, CA
- Bethesda, MD
- Okinawa, Japan
- Jacksonville, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Camp Lejeune, NC
- Bremerton, WA
- Great Lakes, IL
- Yokosuka, Japan
- Guam
- …and more.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited school (or ECFMG certified)
- Board Certified / Board Eligible
- Completion of an ACGME accredited diagnostic radiology residency or in final year of residency
- U.S. Citizenship
- Between ages 21 – 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)
Employer
U.S. Navy
Becoming a doctor is one of the most challenging paths you can choose for yourself. You have to want it, and to know why you want it: to help people, to heal sickness and cure disease, to solve medical mysteries and make scientific discoveries. The reasons for becoming a doctor are noble, but there are plenty of distractions once you hit the real world.
Running your own office means watching insurance reimbursement rates dwindle while exorbitant malpractice insurance premiums skyrocket, all while dealing with healthcare industry red tape and staffing. But as a Navy Physician, all those nuisances are handled for you—from cutting through the red tape to covering the expenses—so you can focus on what really matters: treating the Sailors and Marines who keep our country safe and the families who support them.
Navy Physicians also:
- Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
- Receive hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that leaves more time for family and personal pursuits
Officers in the Navy Medical Corps are afforded the opportunity to attend the medical school of their choice and graduate debt-free through our scholarship and loan repayment programs. From a sign-on bonus of up to $800,000, and up to 100% tuition coverage, to a generous housing allowance, the education opportunities and financial rewards stack high for those pursuing a career as a Navy Physician. When you choose to invest your skills in the Navy, we invest in your future.