ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Surgeon and make a significant impact on the lives of Soldiers. Work with cutting-edge techniques and participate in humanitarian missions while enjoying extensive benefits including loan repayment, medical care, and 30 days of annual paid vacation.

Benefits

Repayment of qualified education loans

Accessions bonus eligibility

No-cost medical and dental care

30 days of paid vacation

Shopping privileges

Enrollment in Blended Retirement System

Specialized training in orthopedic medicine

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and current medical license required.
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age.
• Completion of at least one year of approved graduate medical education internship.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced orthopedic surgery procedures.
• Participate in humanitarian missions.
• Engage in leadership training and development.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery techniques

Leadership

Education

Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree

Training program in orthopedic surgery

Job description

U.S. Army Medical Corps

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