THORACIC SURGEON

U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education loan repayment

Accessions bonus

Medical & dental care for you and your

Paid vacation

Commissary privileges

Retirement system

Leadership training

Job summary

The U.S. Army health care team is seeking a Thoracic Surgeon to provide surgical care in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine in Salt Lake City.

You will examine, diagnose and perform surgeries for patients with vascular system needs, while contributing to humanitarian missions, leadership training and a strong benefits package.

Join us and work alongside top professionals in the field to push the boundaries of thoracic surgery.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school; foreign grads may apply with ECFMG status.
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States (US, DC or PR).
• 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 considered case-by-case.
• U.S. citizenship.

Skills

Medical license

Education

MD/DO degree or ECFMG-qualified

Thoracic surgery training completed

One year of approved GME internship

US citizenship

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 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