ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Accessions bonus

No-cost or low-cost medical and dental

30 days paid vacation

Commissary and post exchange shopping

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Specialized training in orthopedic med

Job summary

U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join the Army Medical Department's orthopedics team. You will participate in advanced procedures and cutting-edge research, contributing to the care of Soldiers and humanitarian missions.

The role provides leadership training, medical benefits, and opportunities to pioneer orthopedic medicine across a national defense platform.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from accredited US medical school; foreign grads may apply with permanent ECFMG certificate.
• Current license to practice medicine in US, DC or PR
• Eligibility for board certification
• Completion of at least one year of an approved GME internship
• Completion of an orthopedic surgery training program
• Between 21 and 42 years of age; waivers considered case-by-case
• U.S. citizenship

Skills

Board certification eligibility

Medical license US/DC/PR

Orthopedic surgery training

Education

MD or DO from US accredited school

ECFMG certificate for foreign grads

Job description

PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS

As an Orthopedic Surgeon on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll have the opportunity to learn the most advanced procedures and techniques performed today. From groundbreaking bionic prosthetics to regenerative bone and tissue research, the U.S. Army Medical Department is pioneering work that is changing medicine - and improving the success rate - of orthopedic surgery. When you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large. Additionally, you'll gain access to invaluable opportunities like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and competitive benefit packages. Join us and use your expertise to help expand the boundaries of orthopedic surgery alongside professionals who share your passion.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
• Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Specialized training to become a leader in orthopedic medicine

Requirements:

• Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply with permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
• Eligibility for board certification
• Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
• Completion of a training program in orthopedic surgery
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
• U.S. citizenship