THORACIC SURGEON

U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Paid vacation

Low-cost medical and dental care

Job summary

The U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion is seeking a skilled Thoracic Surgeon to join their health care team. In this critical role, you will examine, diagnose, and treat patients with surgical needs, while also making impactful contributions to our nations' defenders. Enjoy unique opportunities for leadership training and extensive benefits, including paid vacation and no-cost healthcare.

Ideal candidates will have a Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited institution, and a current license to practice in the U.S. Join us in expanding the boundaries of thoracic surgery.

Qualifications

• Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Completion of a training program in thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients with surgical needs.
• Perform surgeries related to thoracic trauma and oncology.
• Support humanitarian missions and leadership training.

Skills

Medical diagnostics

Surgical skills

Leadership in medicine

Education

Doctor of medicine or osteopathy

Board certification eligibility

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 certificationCompletion 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