Surgeons (3)

Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center; Tafuna, Fagaʻalu (AS, AS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center is seeking Surgeons to provide comprehensive surgical care. The ideal candidate must have an MD or MBBS and be eligible for medical licensure in American Samoa. Responsibilities include patient management, communication, and maintaining records.

This role requires a commitment to quality improvement and participation in surgery cover. Salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $85,000. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Qualifications

• MD from an accredited medical school or MBBS from an accredited foreign school.
• Eligible for medical licensure in American Samoa.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical care to patients.
• Communicate with patients about their treatment.
• Maintain appropriate patient records.
• Supervise and educate junior medical staff.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient management

Communication skills

Surgical procedures

Education

MD or MBBS from accredited medical school

Master of Medicine in Surgery

Job description

LBJ TROPICAL MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

May 19, 2026

The Department of Human Resources is accepting applications for the following position.

Job Title: Surgeons (3)

Department: Surgery Department

Reports to: Chief of Surgery

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000

Specialty Summary

The General Surgeon, along with colleagues, will have an overview of and a responsibility for providing comprehensive secondary and some tertiary (as appropriate) surgical care for patients of LBJ Tropical Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patients a safe, competent, and respectful service in the management of their conditions.
• Communicate adequately with patients and/or their caregivers on their condition and treatment ensuring that patients’ rights are protected at all times and any necessary consents are organized before treatment.
• Ensure that appropriate records of patients are maintained.
• In conjunction with the other general surgeons, provide suitable cover for specific requirements, as listed under Service Responsibilities.
• Report promptly to the Chief of Surgery any negative incidents or occurrences, especially those which may give rise to complaints or legal action against LBJ Tropical Medical Center while acting with the required constraints of patient confidentiality.
• Ensure efficient use of LBJ’s resources of staff and facilities, by the application of effective and economical patient management techniques.
• Keep informed of developments and maintain the necessary skills and knowledge pertinent to the specialty to meet professional/college guidelines.
• Provide specialty advice as requested by the Chief of Surgery.
• Be involved in health promotion and disease prevention activities appropriate to the specialty.
• Be concerned and involved in processes which promote continuous quality improvement of the Surgical Service (including quality improvement, medical audit and peer review).
• Ensure that supervision of Resident Medical Officers occurs to meet requirements of the clinical environment and statutory organisations and that appropriate reports are provided to meet the requirements of the Medical Council.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all Health & Safety requirements are met and are within the guidelines of the Health & Safety policies.
• Ensure that any lawful and ethical instructions of the General Manager or Clinical Director are carried out in a proper manner.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities appropriately to clinical support staff according to the skill levels of individuals.
• Provide written guidelines on the medical management of patients for junior medical and nursing staff.
• Attend and contribute to LBJ meetings as requested/approved by the Chief of Surgery or Chief Medical Officer.
• Keep up to date with LBJ matters. Actively participate in discussions re service planning and provisions.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Ensure that appropriate discharge procedures are undertaken involving communication with those parties involved in the care of the patient in the community.
• Ensure that follow-up outpatient visits occur as necessary.
• Participation in a roster with colleagues to provide continuing specialist surgical cover for the evaluation and management of patients.
• When rostered on duty be available by telephone and as necessary in person to advise in managing the patient and where appropriate to assume responsibility for that patient.

• On telephone contact, assess whether the patient can be safely managed without direct personal involvement.
• Ensure that patients are monitored, investigated and treated appropriately.
• Ensure that patients and caregivers are properly and adequately informed about the treatments and procedures.
• Ensure that special procedures and investigations are carried out by self or by a member of the team under supervision to a degree deemed appropriate by the consultant.
• Ensure that all necessary forms, consents, reports and documentation are completed.
• Ensure that elective surgery is performed within LBJ booking system guidelines.
• Ensure handover of information regarding patients of concern to on‑call team.
• Refer to tertiary services as appropriate.

Position Qualifications

• MD from an accredited medical school or MBBS from an accredited foreign school.
• Prefer a Master of Medicine in Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in American Samoa.
• Internship, Residency and Fellowship preferred but not required.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on own; amounts over 50 pounds with assistance of mechanical devices or other personnel.
• Must be able to twist, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull.
• Must be able to climb stairs, use standing balance, walk on uneven ground.
• Must be able to use hands repetitively, use simple grasp, use firm grasp, use manual dexterity.