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.
General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Kentucky
- LocumTenens
- Park, KY
- 3 hours ago
- LocumTenens
- Park, KY
- 3 hours ago
Board certification in General Surgery and BLS certification are mandatory requirements along with an active Kentucky license for this assignment....
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Physician & Surgeon ( Internal Medicine / Family Practice [ IM / FP ] )
- California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)
- Elk Grove, CA
- 3 hours ago
- Elk Grove, CA
- 3 hours ago
Job title: Physician & Surgeon (Internal Medicine/Family Practice [IM/FP]) Ready to get off the HMO Treadmill?...
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Oral Surgery / Dental Assistant Hot Opportunity
- NJ Team Dental Center
- Old Bridge, NJ
- 1 day ago
- NJ Team Dental Center
- Old Bridge, NJ
- 1 day ago
Must havee oral surgery experience!...
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General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient and OR in Indiana
- LocumTenens
- Madison, IN
- 2 days ago
- LocumTenens
- Madison, IN
- 2 days ago
The facility maintains dedicated inpatient and operating room capabilities to support a broad range of general surgery cases....
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Thoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Central Pennsylvania
- LocumTenens
- Gettysburg, PA
- 4 days ago
- LocumTenens
- Gettysburg, PA
- 4 days ago
Essential experience includes esophageal surgery and cancer treatment procedures including lung cancer surgery, lung cancer treatments, and robotic bronchoscopy....
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General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient, Clinic, and OR in North Dakota
- LocumTenens
- ND
- 5 days ago
- LocumTenens
- ND
- 5 days ago
The average daily census is 15 patients, with an average of 0 to 5 general surgery patients per 24-hour call period....
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General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Kentucky
- LocumTenens
- Park, KY
- 7 days ago
- LocumTenens
- Park, KY
- 7 days ago
The facility focuses on delivering general surgery services with appropriate resources for both inpatient and outpatient surgical cases....
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General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Washington
- LocumTenens
- WA
- 12 days ago
- LocumTenens
- WA
- 12 days ago
The position requires board certification in General Surgery with prescriptive authority essential for independent surgical decision-making....
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General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Tennessee
- LocumTenens
- TN
- 12 days ago
- LocumTenens
- TN
- 12 days ago
About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide comprehensive general surgery services with 24-hour call coverage for inpatient settings....
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General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR in North Dakota
- LocumTenens
- ND
- 13 days ago
- LocumTenens
- ND
- 13 days ago
The position requires board certification in General Surgery and involves maintaining quality patient care throughout the assignment period....
In Person ContractCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Surgery - General (GS) $550,000 Salary Guarantee (never shifts to production) $100,000 sign-on-bonus/relocation $200,000 Student Loan Assistance $ Comprehensive Benefits: 7...
In Person- Southeast Physician Search, Inc.
- Tennessee Ridge, TN
- 7 hours ago
- Tennessee Ridge, TN
- 7 hours ago
Hospital employed opportunity 90 minutes north of Memphis. 10 days of call per month. Bead and butter opportungy, Excellent income package, including malpractice, relocation, and signing bonus....
In PersonResidencies include family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, anesthesiology, and obstetrics/gynecology....
In PersonStaffMD has a client needing a Physician remotely for a Men's Clinic in Tennessee. Any specialty is acceptable.Any SpecialtyTennessee Medical LicenseTelemedicine Consultation15 Minute...
In Person- Spectrum Health
- Royal Oak, MI
- 7 hours ago
- Royal Oak, MI
- 7 hours ago
who will also serve as the Chair of Pathology, Oakland University Willian Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB), and as the Surgeon-in-Chief, William Beaumont University Hospital (WBUH) and Chair of Surgery...
In PersonGeneral Surgeon Online Courses and Training Opportunities
Salary for General Surgeon Jobs Nationwide
$371,280
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Surgeon positions.
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General Surgeons offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a General Surgeon position
- Local Anesthesia
- Oral Surgery
- Collections
- Nitrous Oxide
- Referrals
- Dental Implants
- Tooth Extraction
- Friendliness
- Hospitalist
- Eye Care
- IV Sedation
- Bone Grafting
- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
- Ophthalmology
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- Anesthesiology
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Family Practice
- Outpatient
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Occupational Medicine (Occ Med)
- Podiatry
- Urgent Care
- Gynecology
- Endocrinology
- Addiction Medicine
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery
- Pain Management
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedic
- Geriatrics
- Women's Health
- Cardiology
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Oncology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Teaching
- Research Skills
- Scheduling
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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