THORACIC SURGEON

Company: U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion
Location: Jackson
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Health Care Team- Reserve THORACIC SURGEON - 61KU.S. Army Medical CorpsPLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERSAs a Thoracic Surgeon on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team, you'll be at the forefront of medical innovation in thoracic trauma, oncology, and respiratory medicine. You'll examine, diagnose, treat, or prescribe courses of treatment and surgery for patients having surgical needs of the vascular system and performing required surgery. Additionally, when you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training, and a competitive benefit package. Join us and work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of thoracic surgery.Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to the lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
• Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicineRequirements:
  • Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply with a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
  • Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
  • Eligibility for board certification
  • Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
  • Completion of a training program in thoracic surgery
  • Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Permanent U.S. residency

Keywords: U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion, Hattiesburg , THORACIC SURGEON, Healthcare , Jackson, Mississippi