General Surgeon: Bariatric Care & On-Call Coverage

Defense Health Agency (DHA); Georgia; On-site; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking a civilian General Surgeon Physician to join the Fort Gordon team in Georgia. The role requires board certification and license to practice in the United States, with duties spanning evaluation, a broad range of surgeries, and bariatric procedures.

Expect night and weekend coverage and on-call supervision to maintain continuous patient care. The position emphasizes comprehensive surgical care, resident training involvement, and research participation within

Qualifications

• Board certified in General Surgery.
• Current, active medical license in the United States.
• Completed accredited General Surgery residency (4+ years).
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical evaluations and determine treatment plans.
• Conduct a broad range of surgical procedures across body systems.
• Provide preoperative preparation and postoperative follow-up.
• Identify bariatrics candidates and perform weight-loss surgeries as needed.
• Provide night and weekend surgical coverage to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise surgical teams during on-call periods for safe, timely treatment.

Skills

Surgical evaluation

General surgery procedures

Preoperative care

Postoperative care

Bariatric surgery

Night/weekend coverage

On-call supervision

Education

Board Certified in General Surgery

Job description

Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking a civilian General Surgeon Physician to join the Fort Gordon team in Georgia. The role requires board certification and license to practice in the United States, with duties spanning evaluation, a broad range of surgeries, and bariatric procedures.

Expect night and weekend coverage and on-call supervision to maintain continuous patient care. The position emphasizes comprehensive surgical care, resident training involvement, and research participation within