General Surgeon Jobs in Northport, 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 (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, 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 / Academic

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, 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 (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, 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 / Permanent / Foothills of the

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, 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 (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, 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 / Alabama / Permanent / General Surgeon

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, 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!...

General Surgeon - Alabama Job

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, 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 / Permanent / Employed General

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Employed General Surgery $425,000 +Production First Year IncomePromiseland: A Surgical Oasis with an Extreme Earning Potential due to a mix of Zero Competition(including GI Competition), a Growing Number...

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

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 2 days ago

GENERAL SURGERY ENTERPRISE ALABAMA We are seeking two BE/BC General Surgeons to join a hospital affiliated group....

Surgery - General Physician

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 5 days ago

General Surgeons Needed in Southern Alabama Medical Center Enterprise is seeking two BE/BC General Surgeons to join a hospital affiliated group....

Surgery - General Physician

  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Adger, AL (23 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Join busy established General Surgery practice Excellent income package including malpractice and relocation Board Eligible/Board Certified candidates only If interested in learning more, email Greg...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Northport, AL

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

$371,280


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Northport, 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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