Army General Surgeon: Lead Surgical Care & Innovation

U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education loan repayment

Accession bonus

STRAP stipend for physicians

Worldwide travel opportunities

Paid vacation (up to 30 days)

Job summary

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way of a world-class military health care team and provide patient care for Soldiers, retirees and their families.

This role emphasizes surgical innovation, education, and collaboration within the Army Medical Department. As a General Surgeon in the Army, you will examine, diagnose, consult, prescribe treatments, and perform surgeries, while advancing medical practice through ongoing education and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy.
• Must have a current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
• Must be eligible for board certification
• Must have completed at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship
• Must have completed a training program in general surgery
• Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty
• Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, consult, and prescribe courses of treatment for Soldiers, retirees and their family members.
• Perform surgeries and participate in a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Engage in continued education programs, trainings, seminars and conferences to learn and collaborate with fellow general surgeons.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Board Certification / Eligibility

Job description

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way of a world-class military health care team and provide patient care for Soldiers, retirees and their families.

This role emphasizes surgical innovation, education, and collaboration within the Army Medical Department. As a General Surgeon in the Army, you will examine, diagnose, consult, prescribe treatments, and perform surgeries, while advancing medical practice through ongoing education and training opportunities.