General Surgeon

VIGILINT; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

VIGILINT is seeking a qualified surgeon to join their medical operations team with a focus on crisis management services. The ideal candidate will practice acute care surgery in challenging environments, ensuring both patient care and team collaboration. Candidates must possess an unrestricted medical license, relevant board certification, and extensive experience in high-pressure situations.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. Availability for OCONUS rotations is required.

Qualifications

• Must be available for at least one ~60 day rotation OCONUS annually.
• Current ACLS, PALS, & BLS training required.
• United States citizen.

Responsibilities

• Practice acute care surgery in austere environments.
• Work with a small team to diagnose and treat patients.
• Conduct Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) missions.

Skills

Active SECRET or higher security clearance

Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States

Current Board Certification in Surgery

Minimum five years' experience as surgeon

Experience in austere environments

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

VIGILINT is a unique medical operations company that provides advisory, planning, logistics, medical operations, and crisis management services to high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and government clients. The nature of our clientele and the type of work we engage in demand unparalleled excellence, handled with the utmost discretion. VIGILINT’s team is tight-knit. Our world-class physicians, subject matter experts, and operational staff work side-by-side to solve complex medical emergencies around the globe. The work is fast‑paced and different every day. Employees are empowered to lean in, work creatively and collaboratively to find new solutions to emerging problems.

Must be available for at least one (1) ~60 day rotation OCONUS annually, plus additional training/screening events. This position will be available to support Mobile Surgical Resuscitation Team activities to include:

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be available for at least one (1) ~ 60 day rotation OCONUS annually, plus additional training/screening events. This position will be available to support Mobile Surgical Resuscitation Team activities to include:
• Practice acute care surgery in austere and limited resource environments
• Work with other members of a small team, perform examinations, make diagnoses and treat or prescribe a course of treatment and surgery, including damage control surgery for patients with injuries or disorders with surgical conditions
• Provide consultation and advice to patients and customers as the surgical subject matter expert
• Perform required surgery
• Conduct and supervise direct patient care, including surgical critical care and damage control surgical interventions
• Supervise other nursing and support personnel during resuscitation, perioperative and post‑operative phases of care
• Document care provided and complete medical records in accordance with VIGILINT policy
• Plan and may conduct Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) missions for ICU level patients
• Based on qualifications and experience, may function in a leadership position
• Perform special staff functions as required
• Perform medical training and instruction as requested

Qualifications

• Active SECRET or higher security clearance
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or U.S. Territory
• Current Board Certification through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
• Current/active civilian practice to maintain clinical currency during non-deployed periods
• Minimum five (5) years' experience as staff or attending Surgeon in a high volume/high acuity or critical access environment
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience as a Surgeon
• Minimum of five (5) years U.S. Military or Government Sponsored experience
• U.S. Military or Government Sponsored deployment within the last 3 years in an austere environment and combat-like conditions
• Successful candidates may be invited for an in-person assessment process
• Experience shall include deployment in austere and combat-like conditions in Role 1, 2, or 3 facilities
• United States citizen
• Current ACLS, PALS, & BLS training through American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Current and unrestricted DEA license
• Current United States Passport that will not expire within 1-year of employment

Strongly Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in the Military Special Operations Community desired
• Fellowship in Trauma Surgery or Surgical Critical Care desired
• FRST or equivalent SOF experience desired

Physical Ability

• Ability to lift 150 pounds with assistance; carry 80 pounds a distance of 30 feet and push/pull over 200 pounds, must meet the anthropometric standards of assigned platform

Base Compensation

Highly competitive within the space.

VIGILINT is proud to offer a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D insurance, Healthcare Flexible Spending Plan, 401(k), and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

VIGILINT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.