General Surgeon Jobs

A General Surgeon is a highly skilled professional in the medical field who specializes in performing various types of surgeries on patients. Their role encompasses diagnosing patients, determining the need for surgery, performing surgical procedures, and providing postoperative care. They may also conduct research and teach surgical procedures to medical students and residents. A general surgeon might perform a broad range of surgical procedures in various areas of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues among others.

Before becoming a General Surgeon, individuals typically start as Medical Students, before advancing to Residency in General Surgery and potentially a Fellowship in a surgical specialty. Essential skills for this profession include manual dexterity, physical stamina, and a good ability to handle stress. Additionally, they must have keen attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Certification from the American Board of Surgery or equivalent is typically required, ensuring the surgeon has met specific educational, training, and professional standards. Ongoing education is also crucial in this role due to the constantly evolving nature of medical knowledge and surgical techniques.

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Candidates must have an Idaho license, DEA, and be board certified or board eligible in pediatric general surgery. The practice uses Meditech, and the daily patient volume is approximately five....

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Physician & Surgeon ( IM / FP ) - Multiple Locations CA

  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job title: Physician & Surgeon (Internal Medicine/Family Practice [IM/FP]) Ready to get off the HMO Treadmill?...

Affinity Dental Management

Oral Surgeon

Achieve Greatness with a Legacy of Oral Surgery Excellence Are you an accomplished Oral Surgeon seeking a transformative career opportunity?...

A facility is seeking a general surgeon for locum tenens coverage....

Oral Surgeon

  • McAllen, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 6 days ago

Corporate sedation team support Consistently, fully booked patient schedule Our Oral Surgeons are expected to: Partner with other specialists and general dentists to provide sedation dentistry and oral surgery...

Surgery - General

  • Florence, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Surgery Call EMR: Epic QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Breast Surgeon (BS) Board Eligible/Certified General Surgery Breast Surgery Fellowship COMMUNITY Breast Surgeon (BS) History, Recreation, Dining, Shopping...

Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 14 days ago

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary...

Physician - General Surgery

  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 26 days ago
  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 26 days ago

Multispecialty group practice including Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Surgery, Podiatry, Optometry, Dermatology, Behavioral Health, Audiology, and PT/OT services....

Surgery - General Physician

  • Marysville, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 5 hours ago

Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgery opening Full-time, permanent placement Located in Marysville, OH Columbus, OH - 30 miles Dayton, OH - 60 miles Competitive salary package Variety of employee benefits...

General Surgery Physician

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Utilize cutting-edge clinical technologies and the latest wound care modalities. Our physicians provide bedside wound care in over 3,200 facilities across 28 states....

Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction Surgeon BC/BE

  • Oakland, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Join Us and Enjoy Competitive compensation with income guarantee Competitive...

General Surgeon Independent 1099

  • Compton, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Compton, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Concentra, one of the largest health care companies in the nation, is looking for a general surgeon to come on site to our location as a 1099 independent contractor....

Physician/Surgery - General/Minnesota/Locum or Permanent

  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 11 hours ago

Highlights: We are looking for a BC/BC General Surgeon with a full spectrum of services, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, behavioral health, obstetrics...

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon -Academic Clinician Senior Rank

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Expertise is required in the specific area of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. degree....

Clinical Fellow_Kentaro Shirkur Targeted_CT Surgeon

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Qualifications in CT Surgery....

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs Nationwide

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs nationwide as reported by the BLS.

$343,990


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

General Surgeons offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.0%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
Master's Degree
10.8%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%



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