Pediatrician – U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy · Portsmouth, VA
Posted June 21, 2026
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth · 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA, US, 23708
Starting Annual Compensation: $247,883 – $291,461
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
- 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
- California
- Florida
- Virginia
- Maryland
- Washington
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Illinois
- …and more.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited school (or ECFMG Certified)
- Completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric residency (or in final year)
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics (or in final year of residency)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Between the ages of 21 and 57 (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.