Army General Surgeon: Lead Surgical Innovation & Service

U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Travel opportunities

Up to 30 days vacation

Low-cost medical and dental care

Commissary and post exchange shopping

Blended Retirement System enrollment

Residency stipends (FAP/STRAP)

Job summary

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way in a world-class military health care team. If you are a Surgeon and want to combine patient care with service in the U.S. Army, a career as an Army General Surgeon may be one of the best fits.

You will examine, diagnose, consult, and provide treatment plans while performing surgeries for Soldiers, retirees and their families. Active Duty offers opportunities for continued education and leadership within the Army Medical Department.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school.
• Foreign graduates may apply if permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Must hold a current license to practice in the United States
• 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 continued education programs, trainings, seminars and conferences.
• Collaborate with fellow general surgeons and Army Medical Department colleagues to advance patient care for the Army community.

Education

MD/DO degree

GME internship

General surgery training

U.S. medical license

Job description

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way in a world-class military health care team. If you are a Surgeon and want to combine patient care with service in the U.S. Army, a career as an Army General Surgeon may be one of the best fits.

You will examine, diagnose, consult, and provide treatment plans while performing surgeries for Soldiers, retirees and their families. Active Duty offers opportunities for continued education and leadership within the Army Medical Department.