Active Orthopedic Surgeon

Nysurgeon; Corona (CA); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 220.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Education loan reimbursement

Accession bonus

STRAP stipend for residency physicians

Travel opportunities

Paid vacation

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon role involves delivering comprehensive orthopedic care to Soldiers and families, with both surgical and non-surgical options. Candidates will use advanced diagnostic tools and engage in ongoing medical education and research to advance military orthopedics.

Active Duty or Army Reserve paths are available, with opportunities for leadership training and humanitarian missions within the Army Medical Corps.

Competenze

• MD/DO degree from an accredited US medical school.
• Current medical license to practice in the United States (US, DC or PR).
• Board eligibility or certification in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Completion of at least one year GME internship.

Mansioni

• Provide surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care to Soldiers and families.
• Utilize diagnostic tools to determine best treatment plans.
• Lead and participate in research to advance military orthopedics.
• Offer training and leadership within Army Medical Corps.

Conoscenze

Orthopedic surgery

Clinical leadership

Diagnostic care

Research

Formazione

MD/DO (US medical degree)

Strumenti

Electronic Medical Records

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon protect the foundation of the Army by treating the foundation of Soldiers’ musculoskeletal systems.

If you are a professional in the field of Orthopedics and want to combine your passion for in this specialized field with a desire to serve your country, a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon might be the one for you.

Outstanding Opportunities

As a U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon, you will be able conduct both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat Soldiers, retirees, and their families with injuries and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Through your skills in diagnostic care, you will determine the best course of treatment when examining patients with disorders, malformations, disease or injury. You will also be able to utilize state-of-the-art equipment, go through continued education courses, seminars and trainings to advance yourself as a medical professional, and conduct research for the development of your field.

If you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.

Whether you choose to serve Active Duty or Army Reserve, a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon allows you to be all that you can be.

Outstanding Benefits

When you join the Army Medical Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions and leadership training, all while earning a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
• Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving. You may also be eligible for special pay as a physician
• For Army Reserve, a monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited residency program
• Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• As an Active Duty Soldier, you may qualify to receive a monthly stipend through the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) while enrolled in an accredited residency program
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
• Foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Must have a current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
• Must be eligible for board certificationMust have completed at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship
• Must be a U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty
• Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon.