General Surgeon Jobs

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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Oral Surgeon

Achieve Greatness with a Legacy of Oral Surgery Excellence Are you an accomplished Oral Surgeon seeking a transformative career opportunity?...

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Physician & Surgeon ( IM / FP ) - Multiple Locations CA

  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 10 days ago

Job title: Physician & Surgeon (Internal Medicine/Family Practice [IM/FP]) Ready to get off the HMO Treadmill?...

Oral Surgeon

  • Calumet City, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Calumet City, IL
  • 11 days ago

Oral Surgeon Needed We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Elligible Oral Surgeon for our offices in the River Oaks- Chicago, Illinios area.. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right Oral...

Physician - General Surgery

  • Bemidji, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Bemidji, MN
  • 15 days ago

Location MN, Bemidji Specialty General Surgery Visas Accepted N/A Practice Details Join our 5 general surgeons, 2 bariatric surgeons and 3 APPs da Vinci Xi 10 ORs block schedule Bread and butter general...

Podiatric Surgeon

  • Portland, OR
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 21 days ago

surgical residency program Minimum of six months experience in podiatry assignments Valid and current license to practice podiatric medicine Completion of Officer Training School course Must be between...

Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon

  • Green Cove Springs, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Green Cove Springs, FL
  • 21 days ago

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary...

Surgery - General

  • Southaven, MS
  • 25 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 25 days ago

Needing either a GS who can do small portion of Vascular, or a VS who is open to doing some general work

Breast Surgery (Horseheads, NY & Corning, NY)

  • Big Flats, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • Big Flats, NY
  • 27 days ago

Teaching opportunitiesGeneral Surgery residency program. Guthrie is a regional campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Academic appointments are available....

Cardiac and/or Thoracic Surgeon - Sayre, PA

  • Sayre, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Sayre, PA
  • 27 days ago

Highlights of the position Opportunity to grow minimally invasive valve surgery program Thriving Heart Valve Clinic and TAVR program 15 operating suites and the region's only state-of-the-art hybrid...

General Surgery Advanced Practice Clinician

  • Clovis, NM
  • 28 days ago
  • Clovis, NM
  • 28 days ago

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established practice in Clovis, New Mexico....

Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Tyler, TX

  • Tyler, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 90+ days ago

EyeCare Associates of East Texas has a unique opportunity for a BC/BE Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice to expand and grow our footprint. We have a full team...

Vitreoretinal Surgeon- Oklahoma City

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 90+ days ago

Retinal Associates of Oklahoma is a practice limited to Board Certified Ophthalmologists who are specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous. With over 40...

Vitreoretinal Surgeon- Desert Vista (Mesa)

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 90+ days ago

is seeking a new ophthalmologist to join their ever-growing practice. With a new location, recently opening in January 2024 in Mesa, intentions of opening another satellite location in Tucson in...

Oculoplastic Surgeon- (Kansas City, MO/KS)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 90+ days ago

(SEC) Sabates Eye Center is a highly regarded multi-specialty, multi-location ophthalmic group spanning across two states; Kansas and Missouri. Sabates Eye Center offers a unique professional...

General Surgeon

  • Clovis, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clovis, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Surgery procedures and upper/lower scopes Dedicated OR block time System-Wide EPIC EM Position Type Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to.89) Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours Need help finding...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs Nationwide

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs nationwide as reported by the BLS.

$529,745


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.1%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
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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