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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Surgeon for locum tenens coverage....

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-194097-MD-WI Title: MD Dates Needed: August-2 weeks/month, ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Clinic Call Required: No Board Certification...

Transplant Surgeon

  • Portland, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 10 days ago

If you deliver a dose of compassion to every patient you see, you may be an ideal addition to the Legacy community. You will provide medical and surgical services within an assigned clinic,...

Supplemental Surgeon

  • Silverton, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Silverton, OR
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications Graduate of a 4-year Medical School or equivalent and completed Internal or Family Medicine residency. Successful completion of appropriate fellowship....

Physician - Surgeon

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Coordinates follow up meetings and monitors health condition after surgery or treatment. Examines all instruments and equipment in OR to ensure sterility....

Physician/Surgery - General/California/Permanent/Wound Care

  • Arcata, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Arcata, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Bread & butter general surgery with endoscopy and wound care in coastal California setting Flexible Full time or part-time 1099 options available Minimal call schedule with light trauma coverage Join...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Locums Physician needed near Memphis Tennessee for Cardio thoracic Surgery Locums Coverage Board Certified in Vascular, Thoracic, and Cardio Thoracic Surgery Procedures: CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, EVSG,...

Physician/Surgery - General/Florida/Permanent/Surgeon Needed

  • Florida City, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Florida City, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural...

Physician/Surgery - General/North Carolina/Permanent/General

  • Roanoke Rapids, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC
  • 1 hour ago

General Surgeon opportunity in Roanoke Rapids, NC (Experience required)Wonderful opportunity for an experienced board-certified general surgeon to join an established practice in Roanoke Rapids, NC.Highlights...

Surgeon for locum tenens coverage....

Surgeon Plastic - Woodland Hills

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago

A family medicine residency program at the medical center adds an academic vibrancy....

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CF (IM/FP)- Richard J. Donovan (RJD)

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 hours ago

medicine Medical or Osteopathic Specialty Certificate issued by an American Medical Specialty Board or an American Osteopathic Specialty Board; or admissibility to an internal medicine or family medicine...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 hours ago

This will be an employed position with a health system, located in the SW gulf coast area of Florida. The system has EMR and focuses more on quality medicine not quantity. You will receive a very...

Medicine....

Surgery - General Physician

  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Surgery, GYN- GYN Oncology, Interventional Radiology, interventional oncology, diagnostic cardiology, Orthopedics and Spine, Pain Management, Podiatry, Pulmonary, Tele-neurology, Vascular 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.

$371,280


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

General Surgeons offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.1%
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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