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...

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?...

Guthrie Clinic

General Surgery

Guthrie Medical Group, PC seeks General Surgeon in Cortland, NY, Corning, NY, and Sayre, PA. Rqmts: MD or DO or for deg equiv, General Surgery residency, and NY & PA medical licenses....

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

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)

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

  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 14 days ago

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

Oral Surgeon

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications: We'll need you to provide: Current Dental License for the state you wish to practice Oral Surgery Certificate from an accredited U.S....

Physician - General Surgery

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Location** SD, Aberdeen **Specialty** General Surgery **Visas Accepted** N/A **Practice Details** Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon to join it's multi-specialty practice...

Physician - Surgeon

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 hours ago

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

Surgery - General Physician

  • Cumberland, MD
  • moments ago
  • Cumberland, MD
  • moments ago

Specialty : General Surgery Start date : May 15, 2023 End date : Ongoing Coverage type : Call Only Schedule: Trauma and general surgery 7a-7a 24 hour call Job Information Trauma general surgery coverage...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 5 hours ago

This position is full scope, bread & butter general surgery. Northwest Health will provide you with the opportunity to balance a great quality of life with a fulfilling surgical practice....

Thoracic Surgeon

  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 hours ago

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....

UPMC Kane, located in Kane, Pennsylvania, has an opening for a General Surgeon to join the world-class UPMC network....

Thoracic Surgeon- UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, PA

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 hours ago

The Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an early or mid-career surgeon with a special interest and skill in minimally invasive and robotic...

Physician/Surgery - General/Illinois/Locum tenens/Vascular

  • Effingham, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Effingham, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Part-Time Vascular Surgeon Position in Effingham, IL with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend Clinical...

Surgery - General Physician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago

New Orleans General Surgery Opportunity Private Practice Seeking Additional Provider due to retirement $601,342 financial package, $50,000 sign on bonus Private Practice Partnership, General 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
62.0%
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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