General Surgeon Jobs in North Carolina

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 NC Facility Needs a Locums General Surgeon

  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Quick Facts Thursday 5pm Monday 7am coverage Weekend-only schedule Board certified general surgeon required ACLS and BLS certifications required Hospital privileges required Description Interested in...

A Facility in North Carolina Is Looking for a Locums General Surgeon

  • Clinton, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Clinton, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Quick Facts 24-hour call coverage, 7 am 7 am General surgery procedures including endoscopies Hospital-based practice Bread and butter general surgery cases Upper and lower endoscopy required Description...

Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina....

Surgery General Physician

  • Waynesville, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Waynesville, NC
  • 21 hours ago

Description Specialization: Surgery General Job Summary: Mission Health is seeking a board eligible or board certified general surgeon to join our team in Asheville, North Carolina....

Surgeon Job at UNC Health Care in Goldsboro, NC

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 1 day ago

a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join UNC Surgical Specialists at Goldsboro....

Surgery General Physician

  • Asheville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Description Specialization: Surgery General Job Summary: Mission Health is seeking a board eligible or board certified general surgeon to join our team in Asheville, North Carolina....

Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina....

Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon (Open Rank Faculty)

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 1 day ago

Excellent training in surgery of the orbit is necessary....

Must have active state license BC or BE required Weekdays, Days, Nights, Weekend call ATLS and ACLS required Trauma and EGS Trauma surgery, acute care surgery and emergency general surgery Credentialing...

General Surgery Physician (MD/DO) ? UNC Health Rex

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

UNC Health Rex is seeking an experienced general surgeon to be part of our 5-member team of General Surgeons, a subsection of our larger group, which includes bariatrics, endocrine, colorectal, breast...

General Surgeon

  • Roanoke Rapids, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC
  • 5 days ago

Physicians Employers Company General Surgeon ECU Health General Surgery - Roanoke Rapids Job Description ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health North Hospital are seeking a board-certified General Surgeon...

Pediatric Surgeon

  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Physicians Employers Company Pediatric Surgeon Brody School of Medicine at ECU Job Description ECU Health Physicians, in partnership with ECU Health Medical Center and the Division of Pediatric Surgery...

General Surgery Physician

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 5 days ago

General Surgeon to join its established surgical practice in Goldsboro, NC....

Pediatric Surgeon Opportunity in Greenville, NC - Academic Employment

  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago

surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and craniofacial surgery....

Board-eligible/certified Academic Arthroplasty Surgeon

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago

Physicians Employers Company Board-eligible/certified Academic Arthroplasty Surgeon The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Job Description "The Department...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in North Carolina

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in North Carolina as reported by the BLS.

$398,550


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in North Carolina 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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