General Surgeon Jobs in Emerson, NJ

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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Podiatric Surgeon

  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 23 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

  • Glen Cove, NY (22 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (22 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 23 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...

Thoracic Surgeon Job at Trinity Health in New York

  • Trinity, NY (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Trinity, NY (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Peters Health Partners Medical Associatesseeks to recruit a fellowship trained, board certified Thoracic Surgeon to join our outstanding and well-established Thoracic Surgery practices....

Thoracic Surgeon

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

cases (thoracic) Qualifications Board certified or board-eligible in Thoracic Surgery Preferred Qualifications: Boarded in Surgery Training in VATS and robotic assisted thoracic surgery Experience...

Physician / Surgery - General / New Jersey / Permanent / Cardiovascular Surgery Opening in Newark, N. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Perform heart treatments, pacemaker insertions, bypass surgeries, and more....

Physician / Surgery - General / New York / Locum tenens / Locums Job Opportunity in New York for Vas. Job in New York Gr8Jobs

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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Physician / Surgery - General / New Jersey / Permanent / Newark New Jersey Bariatric Surgery Job Job. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a Breast Surgery Fellowship in Denville, NJ....

Physician / Surgery - General / New York / Permanent / Thoracic Surgeon Job. Job in Brooklyn Gr8Jobs

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

About the Opportunity: Specialty : Thoracic surgery Schedule : Monday through Friday Responsibilities: TheThoracic Surgeonwill: Diagnose and evaluate conditions that affect the chest, including lung...

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Montclair Gr8Jobs

  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Join a fast-growing, physician-led wound care company specializing in skilled nursing facility care! Why Join Us? Flexible Schedule: No weekends, minimal call Great Work-Life Balance Competitive...

SIUH - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Northwell Health and The Zucker School of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital is seeking a Full Time Minimally Invasive Gynecologic...

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a Breast Surgery Fellowship in Denville, NJ....

Physician/Surgery - General/New York/Locum tenens/General

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Seeking a board eligible/certified General Surgeon for New York hospital- Dates: 1-2 weeks per month; July 2023 ongoing - Reason for need: Recruiting perm - Acute Care/Trauma Surgery Surgeon Requirements...

MIGS Surgeon (Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgeon)

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Looking for a Gynecological Surgeon with a focus in Endometriosis Surgery Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) is a National Women's Healthcare Organization dedicated to...

Assistant Professor of Surgery at CUMC (Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon)

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications * MD * Completiton of general surgery residency and an accredited abdominal organ transplant fellowship in both liver and kidney transplantation. * Related experience in pediatric liver...

Academic Urology Surgeon Specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Emerson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Candidates should be board certified or eligible in urology and board eligible/certified in Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery....

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Emerson, NJ

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

$292,870


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Emerson, NJ 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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