THORACIC SURGEON

U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost or low-cost medical and dental

30 days of paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Access to training and development

Job summary

U.S. Army Medical Corps is seeking a Thoracic Surgeon to lead care in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine. The role involves examination, diagnosis, treatment decisions and surgical procedures for vascular-related thoracic cases.

Applicants gain opportunities to support humanitarian missions, receive leadership training and enjoy a competitive benefits package while serving Soldiers and the nation.

Qualifications

• Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited US school of medicine or osteopathy.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, DC 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 thoracic surgery.
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers on a case-by-case basis).
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment and surgery for patients requiring thoracic surgery.
• Perform required surgery related to the vascular system and thoracic conditions.
• Join the Army Medical Corps to support humanitarian missions, leadership training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Skills

US medical license

Board certification eligibility

Thoracic surgery training

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited US school

Job description

U.S. Army Medical Corps

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

As a Thoracic Surgeon on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll be at the forefront of medical innovation in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine. You'll examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment and surgery for patients having surgical needs of the vascular system and performing required surgery. Additionally 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, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Join us and work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of thoracic surgery.

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 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 thoracic surgery
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
• U.S. citizenship