General Surgeon: Lead Innovation, Service & Care

U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way of a world-class military health care team. This role offers a chance to combine patient care with service to the nation, performing a broad range of surgical procedures for Soldiers and families.

You will engage in ongoing education and collaboration with other surgeons to advance medical practice, including cutting-edge regenerative work and 3-D planning models.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited U.S. medical school or osteopathy program.
• Permanent certificate from ECFMG for foreign graduates to apply.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, DC or Puerto Rico.
• Board eligibility or certification in general surgery.
• Completion of an approved GME internship and a general surgery training program.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, consult and prescribe treatment for patients.
• Perform general surgical procedures for Soldiers, retirees and family members.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, seminars and conferences.
• Collaborate with Army Medical Department teams to advance patient care.

Education

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

ECFMGCertification (for foreign graduates)

U.S. medical license (US, DC, or PR)

Board eligibility/certification in General Surgery

Completion of ACGME-approved General Surgery residency

Job description

U.S. Army General Surgeons lead the way of a world-class military health care team. This role offers a chance to combine patient care with service to the nation, performing a broad range of surgical procedures for Soldiers and families.

You will engage in ongoing education and collaboration with other surgeons to advance medical practice, including cutting-edge regenerative work and 3-D planning models.