General Surgeon Jobs in Ridgeland, MS

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 / Mississippi / Permanent / High Volume

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 10 hours ago

Breast Surgeon needed minutes from downtown Jackson, Mississippi. Join an established, hospital-owned, high volume practice with no ER call. With the local hospital providing the compensation...

Physician / Surgery - General / Mississippi / Permanent / Surgery

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 10 hours ago

Surgery - General OpportunityJackson, MS more information on this Surgery - General opening and others like it through Metropolis, a Provider Engagement Platform that connects you with organizations...

Physician / Surgery - General / Mississippi / Permanent / Jackson

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 11 hours ago

A hospital in Mississippi is seeking a board-certified General Surgeon to join a thriving practice....

Physician / Surgery - General / Mississippi / Permanent / Loan

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 11 hours ago

Surgical Oncology opportunity in Mississippi. Our client is recruiting for a physician who has an excellent work ethic, but also offering a work-life balance. Their current physician is interested...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 11 hours ago

Services include but are not limited to: Breast surgery, Plastic Surgery, GYN, OB deliveries. The hospital is known for having a special environment with state of the art technology....

Physician / Surgery - General / Mississippi / Locum tenens

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 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 / Mississippi / Permanent / General

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities involve a broad scope of general bread & butter surgery procedures....

Physician / Surgery - General / Mississippi / Permanent / BC/BE

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 2 days ago

BC/BE General Surgeon Needed Near Jackson, MS A well established practice is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with expertise in robotics and GI scopes to join an established hospital practice....

Physician / Surgery - General / Mississippi / Permanent / Physician

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 2 days ago

Permanent Physician - General Surgery: Surgical Oncology Opportunity Near Jackson, MS We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Surgical Oncologist to join a hospital-based practice near Jackson...

Physician / Surgery - General / Mississippi / Locum or Permanent

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking BE/BC General Surgeon to join an established hospital-based practice. Hospital has a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating among patients....

General Surgeon

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago

BC/BE General Surgeon Joining 2 General Surgeons. Bread & Butter procedures No robotics. Scopes required. No trauma....

General Surgeon

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 28 days ago

Compensation: $300,000 - $400,000, Annually Compensation: $300,000 - $400,000, Annually

Open Rank Faculty, Physician - SOM Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeon

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 60+ days ago

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Ridgeland, MS

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

$371,280


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Ridgeland, MS 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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