THORACIC SURGEON

AOIA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational loan repayment

Accessions bonus

No-cost medical and dental care

30 days paid vacation

Commissary & post exchange privileges

Retirement system: Blended Retirement

Specialized medical leadership/trianin

Job summary

U.S. Army Medical Corps seeks a Thoracic Surgeon to lead surgical care in thoracic trauma, oncology, and respiratory medicine. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients requiring vascular-system surgeries and related procedures within the Army Medical team.

Eligible physicians will have US medical licensure, thoracic training, and board eligibility. Joining supports humanitarian missions, leadership training, and comprehensive benefits within military service.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited US medical school or osteopathy program.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States (or DC/PR).
• Eligibility for board certification in thoracic surgery.
• Completion of at least one year of approved graduate medical education internship.
• Completion of a training program in thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients requiring thoracic surgical interventions including vascular-related cases.
• Perform thoracic surgical procedures and related treatments for oncology, trauma, and respiratory conditions.
• Provide leadership and collaboration within military medical teams while serving.

Skills

MD/DO

US Medical License

Thoracic Surgery

Board Eligibility/Certification

Citizenship: US

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

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‑based basis)
• U.S. citizenship