General Surgeon Jobs in Fairfield, AL

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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Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / Hospital

  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 16 hours ago

Hospital Employed General Surgeon: Sweet Home Alabama An exciting opportunity for a General Surgeon to join hospital staff in an employed practice at a 300+ bed community hospital in Alabama!...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / Outdoor

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 16 hours ago

This Alabama regional medical center seeks a General Surgeon to join their team. Primarily bread and butter procedures, with some breast and colon surgeries, and no trauma call....

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Locum or Permanent

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 16 hours ago

Seeking a BE/BC Neurosurgeon to be employed by the clinic. Will include inpatient and outpatient work. Financial package may include: - Competitive Base Salary + Productivity Incentive -...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Locum or Permanent / Locum

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 17 hours ago

Are you a skilled and passionate Cardiothoracic Surgeon? Are you looking for an exciting locum opportunity in Birmingham, AL? Look no further! We are currently hiring a Locum Cardiothoracic...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Locum tenens / Telemedicine

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 17 hours ago

Quivvy Tech is currently hiring telemedicine physicians!Quivvy Tech is the fastest growing national telemedicine network in the U.S. We have a triage call center where all patients are...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / Academic

  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 17 hours ago

Academic Colorectal Surgeon-Central Alabama Employed practice seeks BE/BC Colorectal Surgeon to join their team Very competitive salary with RVU bonus structure Call: 10 days per month-no general surgery...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / General

  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

General Surgery-Eastern Alabama My client is looking for (2) BE/BC General Surgeons to join their team due to growth Base salary: $375,000 for first year then salary is based on productivity at year...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Locum or Permanent / General

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

General Surgery Job in Birmingham, AL We have an outstanding Hospital that has an General Surgery opening in Alabama....

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / Foothills of the

  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

group of 4 General Surgeons and 1 Plastic Surgeon recruiting due to growth Bread & butter General Surgery Staff surgeons are great mentors Support staff: NPs, RNs, LPNs, MAs, Ultrasound tech, IT manager...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / Colorectal

  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

(ATL) 170 miles to Destin, FL Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Residency Join an existing trauma/general surgery practice....

Physician / Surgery - General / Georgia / Permanent / Georgia

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Position Requirements: BC/BE General Surgeon Critical Care Management Board Certification Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care Preferred Compliance...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / General Surgeon

  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Exciting General Surgery Opportunity in the Heart of Alabama Are you a skilled and compassionate General Surgeon seeking a rewarding opportunity in a thriving community? Look no further!...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Permanent / General Surgery

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Cooperative General Surgery group is seeking a partner. Candidate should be BC/BE in general surgery. Salary is based on MGMA standards for the area....

General Surgeon - Alabama Job

  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (17 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

PracticeTop 5% National yearly earnings opportunitySign on bonus and moving expensesEntrepreneur minded surgeonFull comprehensive benefits packageCommunityFastest growing economy in AlabamaTop...

Physician / Surgery - General / Alabama / Locum Tenens / Outdoor

  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (7 miles from Fairfield, AL)
  • 2 days ago

This Alabama regional medical center seeks a General Surgeon to join their team. Primarily bread and butter procedures, with some breast and colon surgeries, and no trauma call....

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Fairfield, AL

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in Fairfield, AL as reported by the BLS.

$371,280


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Fairfield, AL 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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