General Surgeon

VIGILINT; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical operations seeks a highly skilled Surgeon to join their dynamic team. This role involves practicing acute care surgery in challenging environments, providing expert consultations, and leading surgical teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-acuity settings and a strong commitment to patient care. You'll work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced atmosphere, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients and the success of critical missions. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in every operation.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Minimum five years' experience as a staff or attending Surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Practice acute care surgery in austere environments.
• Supervise direct patient care and surgical interventions.

Skills

Acute Care Surgery

Surgical Critical Care

Damage Control Surgery

Patient Care Supervision

Medical Training and Instruction

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Tools

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BLS Certification

DEA License

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be available for at least one (1) ~ 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

• 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

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.