General Surgeon Jobs in Northbrook, IL

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 / Illinois / Permanent / General Surgery

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

General Surgery $605k Guaranteed Year One Easy Access to Chicago Position Highlights Guaranteed Base $545,000! Lucrative Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance $250k Student Loan Repayment!...

Physician / Otolaryngology / Illinois / Permanent / ENT Surgeon Needed

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, contact CompHealth for more information about this position and to discuss other orthopedic surgery jobs that fit your life, your goals, and your schedule...

Physician / Surgery - General / Illinois / Permanent / Oral and

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural...

Physician / Surgery - General / Illinois / Locum or Permanent

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Requirement: BC General Surgery IL License Clean National Practitioner Data Bank report Position Details: Level II Trauma Patient population varies 24/hr call coverage (inpatient follow ups if surgery...

Physician / Surgery - General / Illinois / Locum or Permanent

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

So I am sending out the call for general surgeon physicians who want to work in the intimate setting of caring for our seniors....

Physician / Surgery - General / Illinois / Permanent / University town

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

University town - Nationally Ranked NCAA Football & Basketball Teams! 2 hours from St. Louis 3 hours from Nashville or Memphis 6 hours from Chicago Multicultural Community Affiliated with IL...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Must be able to perform all basic general surgery procedures as well as interpret all basic diagnostic radiology imaging exams Excellent communication and multitasking skills Bilingual candidates welcome...

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

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days 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 / Illinois / Permanent

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago

IllinoisFull-Time Mohs Surgeon Needed at Premier Practice in Desirable Chicago Suburb - Above-Market Compensation! Job myDermRecruiter is actively seeking a full-time Mohs Surgeon to join a...

Physician / Surgery - General / Illinois / Permanent / Trauma Surgery

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Surgeons Candidate should have completed an ACGME accredited General Surgery residency Work out of one hospital; Level I Trauma Center Newly-built clinic located on the campus Wide variety of cases...

Physician / Surgery - General / Illinois / Locum Tenens / Surgery

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago

General Surgeon Needed in Northwest Illinois, Employed, Join 2 Others, Ability to have Heavy Volumes If Desired Practice Overview: Employed by 99 bed community hospital with 68 physicians providing...

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

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We are proudly representing a facility in Illinois looking for long-term general surgery coverage one week per month. Schedule consist of a mix of clinic & call/surgery days....

Physician / Surgery - General / Illinois / Permanent / General Surgeon

  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ingleside, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago

General Surgeon needed in northwest Illinois JOB ID# 50634 Job details: BC/BE General Surgeon 1:3 to 1:4 call Schedule Position due to retiring Surgeon 10-15 pt. s per day in clinic Fully equipped OR...

Cardiac Surgeons, Clinical Associates #SUR179

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Section of Cardiac Surgery, seeks Clinical Associates at 100% effort for renewable terms of up to three years....

Oral Surgeon

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Full-Time or Part-Time | Partnership Potential Smile Jobs has been exclusively retained by a premier independent oral surgery practice seeking to add a board-certified or board-eligible Oral Surgeon...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Northbrook, IL

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

$334,950


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Northbrook, IL 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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