Orthopaedic Surgeon

Army Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Access to humanitarian missions

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Low-cost medical & dental care for you

Post exchange privileges

Job summary

Army Healthcare seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon to treat Soldiers, retirees and families with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. You will perform surgical and non-surgical care, assessing disorders and injuries while using state-of-the-art equipment and participating in ongoing education and research.

Active Duty or Army Reserve options are available, with opportunities to contribute to humanitarian missions and leadership training, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. school.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, DC or Puerto Rico.
• Board certification eligible and completed at least one year of GME internship.
• U.S. citizenship for Active Duty service; permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve.
• Foreign grads may apply with ECFMG permanent certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and nonsurgical treatment for Soldiers, retirees and families.
• Utilize diagnostic care to determine best course of treatment.
• Engage in continuing education, seminars, trainings and research.
• Possibly serve in Army Reserve with other duties as needed.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy

Current medical license (US/DC/PR)

Board certification eligibility

GME internship (1 year) completed

Permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

Foreign graduates with ECFMG certificate eligible

Job description

U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon protect the foundation of the Army by treating the foundation of Soldiers' musculoskeletal systems.

If you are a professional in the field of Orthopedics and want to combine your passion for in this specialized field with a desire to serve your country, a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon might be the one for you.

As a U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon, you will be able conduct both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat Soldiers, retirees, and their families with injuries and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Through your skills in diagnostic care, you will determine the best course of treatment when examining patients with disorders, malformations, disease or injury. You will also be able to utilize state-of-the-art equipment, go through continued education courses, seminars and trainings to advance yourself as a medical professional, and conduct research for the development of your field.

If you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.

Whether you choose to serve Active Duty or Army Reserve, a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon allows you to be all that you can be.

When you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions and leadership training, all while earning a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
• Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving. You may also be eligible for special pay as a physician
• For Army Reserve, a monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited residency program
• Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• As an Active Duty Soldier, you may qualify to receive a monthly stipend through the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) while enrolled in an accredited residency program
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
• Foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Must have a current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
• Must be eligible for board certification
• Must have completed at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship
• Must be a U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty
• Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/medicine. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter, Nate Fleshman at 808-265-3227 to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon.