General Surgeon Jobs in Indiana

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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Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon

  • Carmel, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 12 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 Physician

  • Jasper, IN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Jasper, IN
  • 5 hours ago

General Surgery opening in Indiana - Located in Jasper, IN; 120m from Indianapolis - H1B visas accepted!...

Must have active state license BC or BE required Call, Weekend call Trauma level III procedures required, bread and butter general surgery procedures DEA needed We negotiate better pay and deposit it...

A Facility in Indiana Is Looking for a Locum Tenens General Surgeon

  • Anderson, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Anderson, IN
  • 1 day ago

Quick Facts Must have active state license BC or BE required Call, Weekend call Trauma level III procedures required, bread and butter general surgery procedures DEA needed Description CompHealth exists...

Surgeon - Melanoma

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago

Surgeon - Melanoma Job Ref 2104788 Category Physicians Job Family Surgery Department Plastic Reconst Sur Care-North Schedule Full-time Facility Cancer Center North 7979 Shadeland Ave Indianapolis,IN46250...

General Surgeon

  • New Albany, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • New Albany, IN
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide specialized wound care treatment in an outpatient, inpatient, or post-acute setting....

General Surgeon needed in Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. AMG or FMG candidates. GS BUT very open to GS with breast interest or breast fellow. NO Visa Candidates....

Our client in Indiana is looking for a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon who enjoys a broad general surgical practice including general surgery, trauma, and endoscopy....

Indiana University Health - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 15 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 15 days ago

Position Details: Full-time Perform complex and simple orthopaedic spine procedures 60% Inpatient / 40% Outpatient Work with the Department Chair and orthopaedic spine surgery colleagues to further...

Surgery Tech-Surgery General

  • Munster, IN
  • 23 days ago
  • Munster, IN
  • 23 days ago

About This Job We#LOVE#Surgical Techs! Are you a surgical technologist looking for a change? We Want the Best Are you self-motivated, driven and looking to thrive in a fast-paced operating room?...

CT Surgeon

  • Newburgh, IN
  • 23 days ago
  • Newburgh, IN
  • 23 days ago

Full-time position at 40 hours per week. This is an inpatient and outpatient practice. Deaconess Specialty Physicians is a multi-specialty group that is part of the largest independent...

Neuro Tech-Surgery General

  • Munster, IN
  • 23 days ago
  • Munster, IN
  • 23 days ago

Up to $10K bonus for experienced Neuro Techs! New jobs for Surgical Technologists-Neuro#Tech at Community Hospital, located in Munster IN, U.S. Read about our full job description and day one...

General Surgeon Within the Top Ranked Health System in Indiana

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 25 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 25 days ago

Indiana University Health, Indiana's most comprehensive and top-ranked healthcare system, is actively recruiting a General Surgeon to join our growing team in Fort Wayne, Indiana....

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Surgery General Surgery

  • Bloomington, IN
  • 25 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN
  • 25 days ago

of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary: The Indiana University School of Medicines Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, is actively recruiting a full-time general surgeon to join...

Exciting Full-Time Cardiology Team Surgeon Opportunity at Deaconess Specialty Physicians Join a dynamic, growing, and well-respected multi-specialty group as a full-time physician at Deaconess...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Indiana

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

$429,250


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Indiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.0%
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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