Neurosurgeon

Phoenix, ArizonaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$880,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 27 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

NeurosurgeryFull-timeFull-time Active Duty or part-time Reserve (1 weekend/month, 2 weeks/year)

Overview

Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Schedule
Full-time Active Duty OR part-time Reserve (1 weekend/month, 2 weeks/year)
SalaryDr Signal range
$870k – $1,000k

27 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
State-of-the-art military medical facilities worldwide · Military medical facilities

Role summary

Army Neurosurgeon positions offer full-time Active Duty or part-time Reserve options with significant signing bonuses, student loan repayment, and no malpractice or overhead costs. Benefits include substantial time off, healthcare coverage, housing stipends, and flexible retirement plans.

What the posting highlights

  • Multidisciplinary team-based care

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$870k–$1000k · $880k median
$854kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1016k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$870k – $1,000k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
27 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Signing bonus and loan repayment for Active Duty and Reserve options · Active Duty signing bonus $600,000 for 4-year obligation; loan repayment $120,000 in $40,000 annual payments; Reserve loan repayment $250,000 in $40,000 annual payments
Signing bonus
$600,000
Loan repayment
$120,000
PTO
7 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • No-cost healthcare and dental insurance for physician
  • Low-cost healthcare and dental insurance for family
  • Housing and food stipend
  • Flexible retirement plan for 20 years of service
  • 30 days paid vacation plus 20+ federal holidays and no scheduled activity days
Physician-reported total comp$870k–$1000k · $880k median
$854kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1016k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 27 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion

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Trust state
Unclaimed profile
EHR
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Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
State-of-the-art military medical facilities worldwide
Facility type
Military medical facilities
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Arizona
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
State-of-the-art military medical facilities worldwide

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • Is the $600,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • How is the $120,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Work Design

Schedule
Full-time Active Duty or part-time Reserve (1 weekend/month, 2 weeks/year)
Coverage model
Multidisciplinary team-based care
Admin burden
No overhead costs, no dealing with insurance companies, no productivity goals
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

As a Neurosurgeon and officer on the U.S. Army healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to practice the most advanced procedures and techniques. You will work in one of our state-of-the-art medical facilities worldwide and network with other well-known professionals in your specialized field. You will train to become a leader, all while developing advanced skills. Also, you will enrich your career without the constraints of overhead expenses and malpractice insurance premiums. If you choose the Army Reserve, you can continue to work in your community and serve when needed. For either path, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, surrounded by dedicated professionals who share your values and a passion for excellence Full time - Active Duty Benefits Signing Bonus: $600,000 for 4-year Obligation Loan Repayment: Receive $120,000 in student loan repayment in $40,000 annual payments to qualifying federal student loans paid directly to the lending institution through the Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (ADHPLRP). Incentive Pay: $59,000 annually plus eligibility to receive a retention bonus after completion of training. Location: Over 40 locations stateside and several more overseas, including Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Germany, and Korea. Time Off: 30 days paid vacation annually plus over 20 days for federal holidays and "Days of no Scheduled Activities." Practice True Medicine: No malpractice insurance premiums, no overhead costs, no dealing with insurance companies, no productivity goals. Insurance: No-cost healthcare and dental insurance for you. Low-cost healthcare and dental insurance for your family. Housing and food stipend. Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions. Flexible retirement plan for 20 years of service. Army Reserve (Part-time) Benefits State of choice for work, 1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year. $500 in travel reimbursement Loan Repayment: Receive $250,000 in student loan repayment in $40,000 annual payments to qualifying federal student loans paid directly to the lending institution through the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP). Specialized Training Assistance: Monthly stipend while enrolled in an accredited residency program. Recipients must be a U.S. citizen and will serve in the Army Reserve after completing residency. Insurance: Low cost comprehensive healthcare and dental plans for you and your family. Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions. Flexible retirement plan for 20 years of service. Army Medical Recruiting Mission Statement Recruit the future of Army Medicine in order to provide America's Sons and Daughters with state of the art healthcare and a system of health that is second to none.