Location & Practice Overview

This Orthopedic Surgeon role is offered through the U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion with a listed location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The position places the physician within the Army Medical Corps health care team, focused on delivering orthopedic care in a military medical environment that supports both operational readiness and advanced clinical practice.

Geographic Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Recruiting Command U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion
Practice Context Army Medical Corps health care team
Clinical Focus Orthopedic surgery supporting military medical needs

Responsibilities

  • Perform orthopedic surgical procedures using current advanced techniques available within the Army Medical Department.
  • Apply clinical expertise in areas that include regenerative bone and tissue approaches and prosthetic-related care as part of military orthopedic practice.
  • Support the medical readiness of Soldiers through direct orthopedic evaluation, treatment, and surgical intervention.
  • Participate in specialized leadership development training focused on orthopedic medicine within the military health system.
  • Contribute to humanitarian mission support when assigned as part of Army Medical Corps service.

The role centers on delivering orthopedic surgical care while engaging with the broader clinical and leadership expectations of Army medical service.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following documented criteria to be considered for commission as an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Army Medical Corps.

Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates require a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
Medical License
Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
Board Status
Eligibility for board certification
Training
Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship and completion of a training program in orthopedic surgery
Age
Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
Citizenship
U.S. citizenship required

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation elements and benefits available under this Army Medical Corps opportunity are outlined as follows. Specific bonus amounts depend on area of concentration and are determined during the accession process.

  • Repayment of qualified education loans paid annually to the lending institution over a maximum of three years while serving
  • Accessions bonus eligibility based on area of concentration, paid over a four-year period while serving
  • No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for the officer and family
  • 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
  • Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
  • Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

Schedule & Work Environment

Service Structure Military commission within the Army Medical Corps
Work Setting Military medical environment supporting Soldier care and readiness
Additional Duties Potential assignment to humanitarian missions
Professional Development Access to specialized leadership training in orthopedic medicine

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Orthopedic care is provided to active-duty Soldiers and other eligible beneficiaries within the military health system. Clinical activity occurs in the context of Army Medical Department facilities and operational support environments.

Primary Population U.S. Army Soldiers
Clinical Emphasis Orthopedic conditions relevant to military service and readiness
Advanced Areas Involvement with regenerative bone and tissue research and bionic prosthetic applications where applicable
Care Context Military medical department settings supporting operational and peacetime needs

About U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion

The U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion is the recruiting element responsible for bringing physicians and other health professionals into the Army Medical Corps. Officers commissioned through this process serve within the U.S. Army Medical Department, which provides medical care to Soldiers and supports military medical readiness and related research initiatives.

Organization U.S. Army Medical Department / Army Medical Corps
Recruiting Unit 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion
Primary Mission Recruitment of medical officers for Army health care service
Service Scope Support of Soldier medical readiness and military medical operations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an accessions bonus available for Orthopedic Surgeons?
Yes. Based on area of concentration, candidates may be eligible for an accessions bonus paid over a four-year period while serving.
Does the position offer education loan repayment?
Qualified education loans may be repaid to the lending institution annually over a maximum of three years while the officer is serving.
What are the age requirements for this Orthopedic Surgeon opportunity?
Applicants must be between 21 and 42 years of age. Waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Is U.S. citizenship required?
Yes. U.S. citizenship is a stated requirement for this position.
What medical training is required beyond the orthopedic residency?
Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship is required in addition to completion of a training program in orthopedic surgery.
Are foreign medical graduates eligible to apply?
Foreign graduates may apply if they hold a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates and meet all other listed requirements.

Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA

This Orthopedic Surgeon position with the U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion offers board-eligible or board-certified orthopedic surgeons the opportunity to practice within the Army Medical Corps. The role supports the orthopedic needs of Soldiers while providing access to advanced military medical resources, including work related to regenerative tissue approaches and prosthetic care. Commissioned officers gain structured leadership development, potential participation in humanitarian missions, and a defined package of military benefits that includes education loan repayment and an accessions bonus structure. The Philadelphia-based recruiting pathway places qualified surgeons into a service environment focused on operational readiness and clinical excellence in orthopedic surgery.

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