Army General Surgeon — Lead Surgical Innovation & Care

U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education loan repayment

Accession bonus

STRAP stipend for physicians in active

Travel opportunities

Up to 30 days vacation

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Family medical and dental care

Commissary and post exchange benefits

Job summary

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way in world-class military health care, combining patient care with service to the Nation.

Surgeons examine, diagnose, consult, and perform surgeries for Soldiers, retirees, and their families, while engaging in ongoing education and collaborative research across a broad range of procedures. Joining the Army Medical Corps offers opportunities for humanitarian missions, leadership training, and state-of-the-art equipment, with distinct paths for Active Duty or

Qualifications

• Must hold a medical degree from an accredited US school.
• Foreign graduates may apply with ECFMG certification.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, DC, or Puerto Rico.
• Board certification or eligibility in general surgery.
• At least one year of approved Graduate Medical Education internship.
• Completed training program in general surgery.
• US citizenship for Active Duty; permanent residency for Army Reserve.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, consult, and prescribe treatments.
• Perform surgeries for Soldiers, retirees and families.
• Participate in ongoing education, trainings, seminars, and conferences to advance military medicine.
• Collaborate with colleagues to innovate and improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Surgical expertise

Clinical decision making

Leadership

Education

MD/DO from an accredited US medical school

ECFMG certification for foreign grads

Current US medical license (US/DC/PR)

Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery

At least 1 year GME internship

General surgery training program completed

US citizenship (Active Duty) and permanent residency for Army Reserve

Job description

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way in world-class military health care, combining patient care with service to the Nation.

Surgeons examine, diagnose, consult, and perform surgeries for Soldiers, retirees, and their families, while engaging in ongoing education and collaborative research across a broad range of procedures. Joining the Army Medical Corps offers opportunities for humanitarian missions, leadership training, and state-of-the-art equipment, with distinct paths for Active Duty or