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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A private practice is seeking a dermatologic surgeon for locum tenens coverage. In Milwaukee on assignment? Check out all the artwork, breweries, and dining that the city has to offer before you...

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Oral Surgeon

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

A 590-bed hospital is seeking a General Surgery Physician Associate for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Kansas City, Missouri....

Physician - Surgeon

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 18 days ago

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

General Surgery Physician

  • Worcester, MA
  • moments ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • moments ago

amp; Requirements General Surgery Physician StartDate: 7/25/2025 Pay Rate: $1746.00 - $1890.00 This facility is seeking a General Surgery Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current...

General Surgeon

  • Reno, NV
  • 6 hours ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 6 hours ago

Compensation: $310,000 - $330,000, Annually Compensation: $310,000 - $330,000, Annually

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a broad range of bread and butter general surgery....

Retina Surgeon - UMass Memorial Health

  • Worcester, MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 12 hours ago

Has experience in retinal detachment surgery and other types of retinal surgery, ocular trauma. Experience in Uveitis preferred but not required....

The Director, HUMG Physician Practices is responsible to direct the operational, financial and clinical aspects of the physician practices of the Departments of Surgery, Urology and others as may be...

Temp to Perm Position in CO for General Surgeon

  • Alamosa, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Alamosa, CO
  • 1 day ago

, 25% inpatient with 2 3 daily admits average Bread and butter general surgery with upper and lower endoscopy Primarily adult population with less than 5% pediatric patients Description Interested in...

Thoracic Surgeon Job at Virtua Medical Group, PA in Marlton, NJ

  • Marlton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of three years of experience in thoracic surgery with strong expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery....

Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgeon

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgeon locations 74 W Broad St - 30 SLPG time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R128230 St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience...

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Las Vegas Gr8Jobs

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago

Actively seeking General Surgeon to participate as Core Faculty in General Surgery Resident Program Requirements: Ability to obtain unrestricted NV license BE/BC Proven success in leadership/mentorship...

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, (IM/FP), California State Prison - Sacramento (CSP-SAC)

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day 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...

General Surgeon Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Coverage in VA

  • Danville, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, VT
  • 1 day ago

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details. BC or BE required Call Must respond to call within 30 mins Call...

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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
62.0%
Bachelor's Degree
14.8%
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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