Posted 02 August, 2026

Emergency Medicine Physician - $500k Bonus

U.S. Navy Medical Corps

Camp Pendleton South, CA, US Full Time

Emergency Medicine Physician - Active-Duty Medical Corps Officer

Location: Nationwide | Employment Type: Full-Time In-Person | Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Compensation Overview

Total Annual Earnings: $240,805 to $324,090

Position Highlights

Accession Bonus: $500,000
Specialty Incentive Pay: $54,000
Board Certification Pay: $8,000
CME Allowance: Available
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes retirement plans, 30 days of paid time off, and more
Maternity Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave, with additional convalescent leave as necessary
Work-Life Balance: No production quotas, emphasis on delivering quality care
Housing Options: Generous housing stipend or complimentary on-base accommodations
Education Benefits: Access to the Forever GI Bill, covering 36 months of education, full tuition, housing allowance, and a $1,000 annual book stipend (for you or your dependents)
Supportive Care Environment: Work alongside an excellent support team
No Billing Concerns: Patient care is fully covered, eliminating out-of-pocket discussions

Key Responsibilities

As an Emergency Medicine Physician, you will:

Deliver urgent and emergency medical care
Diagnose and treat a variety of acute medical conditions
Stabilize critically ill or injured patients
Perform life-saving procedures
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for ongoing patient care
Support the health and readiness of service members in both operational and non-operational environments

Potential Practice Locations

Minimum Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution (or ECFMG Certified)
Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Emergency Medicine (or currently in the final year of residency)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (or currently in the final year of residency)
U.S. Citizenship required
Ages 21 to 64 (as per Title 10 U.S. Code sections 531 and 532)

We encourage you to apply today or connect with us to discover more about this exciting opportunity!