General Surgeon - Faculty Appointment Available

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

CME support

Malpractice coverage

Academic environment

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join the Department of Surgery. The role blends elective general surgery with acute care surgery, includes teaching medical students and residents, and involves shared on-call coverage.

Ideal candidates have an MD or DO with accredited residency, DC licensure eligibility, and a commitment to academic medicine, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery.
• Experience in general surgery, acute care surgery, foregut, abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia repair preferred.
• Commitment to academic medicine, teaching, mentorship, and research.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Perform a mix of elective general surgery procedures (abdominal wall, foregut, hernia) and acute care surgery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality surgical care.
• Teach medical students and residents as Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty.
• Share on-call coverage for acute care surgery.

Education

MD or DO with completion of accredited General Surgery residency

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a leading academic medical center and part of the MedStar Health system, is seeking an outstanding Board-Certified/Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join our Department of Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a dynamic clinical environment while contributing to education, innovation, and research in one of the nation's premier teaching hospitals.

Position Highlights

• Clinical Focus: A mix of elective general surgery (including abdominal wall, foregut, hernia, and complex abdominal procedures) and acute care surgery (emergency general surgery).
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the highest quality surgical care in the region.
• Academic Engagement: Serve as faculty for Georgetown University School of Medicine, teaching medical students and residents in one of the most respected academic training programs in the country.
• Call Coverage: Shared call schedule for acute care surgery.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in general surgery, acute care surgery, foregut, abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia repair preferred
• Commitment to academic medicine, teaching, mentorship, and research.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the District of Columbia.

Why Join MedStar Georgetown?

• Be part of the MedStar Health system, the largest healthcare provider in the Maryland-D.C. region.
• Join a collegial team dedicated to excellence in patient care, continuous learning, and advancing the science of surgery.
• Access to cutting-edge surgical technology, comprehensive support staff, and an integrated academic medical center environment.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, malpractice coverage, CME support, and wellness resources.
• Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., with access to world-class culture, schools, and community life.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $300,000.00 - USD $400,000.00 /Yr.