ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care

30 days of paid vacation

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

Specialized training in orthopedic medicine

Job summary

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in New York is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join the U.S. Army health care team. You will have the opportunity to learn advanced procedures and techniques that are reshaping orthopedic surgery.

Joining the Army Medical Corps offers you invaluable opportunities, such as leadership training and competitive benefits, while also allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Soldiers and the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
• Completion of a training program in orthopedic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Providing advanced orthopedic procedures and techniques.
• Joining the U.S. Army health care team to support Soldiers and humanitarian missions.
• Taking part in leadership training and pioneering medical work.

Education

Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree

Eligibility for board certification

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

• 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