Surgeon United States

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What the job involves

  • Perform surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.
  • Evaluate patients to diagnose medical conditions and determine treatment plans.
  • Order diagnostic tests such as blood work and imaging to support diagnosis.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing surgery.
  • Document patient medical records and treatment plans accurately and timely.
  • Participate in on-call duties to handle surgical emergencies as needed.

Summed up from 30 recent Surgeon job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Medical License 4 in 10 postings
  • Board Certified 3 in 10 postings
  • Wound Care 2 in 10 postings
  • Orthopedic Surgery 2 in 10 postings
  • DEA License 2 in 10 postings

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1,939 open Surgeon jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $375,000 a year (most between $350k and $530k). See the full salary breakdown

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