General Surgeon Jobs in Rapid City, SD

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

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 21 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 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

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 21 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 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...

General Surgeon

  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 12 days ago

Salary Not Available General Surgeon VISN23 VA Midwest Health Care Occupation: Surgeons, All Other Location: Fort Meade, SD - 57741 Positions available: 1 Job #: 1387941 Source: PracticeLink.com Posted...

Breast Surgeon opening in Rapid City, SD

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 20 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 20 days ago

Last Update: 12/04/24 Seeking full-time fellowship trained BE/BC Breast Surgeon to join a busy fellowship-trained breast surgeon in a well-established breast surgery program with NAPBC certification...

Physician-General Surgery - Breast Surgery

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME BE/BC, FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED BREAST SURGEON TO JOIN OUR BREAST SURGERY TEAM....

Physician-General Surgery

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Family-owned physician clinic in Northeast Wyoming is hiring a General Surgeon. The new physician will have the ability to do general surgery cases without any company bureaucracy....

Physician - General Surgery

  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

The General Surgeon is aligned with the Surgical Care Service Line in inpatient and outpatient settings at the Black Hills VA Medical Center....

Physician-General Surgery

  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

Fort Meade VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time Physician-General Surgery aligned with the Surgical Care Service Line in inpatient and outpatient settings at VA Black...

Physician - General Surgery

  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English....

Breast Surgeon

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital is seeking a full-time BE/BC, Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon to join our breast surgery team....

Demographic Data for Rapid City, SD

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Rapid City, SD

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in Rapid City, SD as reported by the BLS.

$343,990


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Rapid City, SD 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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