THORACIC SURGEON

U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

No-cost medical and dental care

30 days paid vacation

Commissary privileges

Specialized medical leadership training

Job summary

Join the U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion as a Thoracic Surgeon, where you'll play a vital role in the health care team, focusing on thoracic trauma and respiratory medicine. You'll be at the forefront of innovative medical practices, contributing to the well-being of soldiers and the community.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including education loan repayment, medical care, and 30 days of paid vacation. Candidates must have a medical degree and relevant surgical qualifications to apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school.
• Hold a current medical license in the U.S., D.C., or Puerto Rico.
• Must complete at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients with surgical needs.
• Perform surgeries related to thoracic trauma, oncology, and respiratory medicine.
• Support humanitarian missions and participate in specialized training.

Skills

Surgical skills

Patient care

Medical diagnosis

Oncology expertise

Education

Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree

Board certification eligibility

Job description

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

• 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