General Surgeon

The United States Army is currently looking for General Surgeons to join our healthcare team. As a General Surgeon you will have access to the latest and most advanced technology and techniques. You will lead a well-trained critical response team when patients require immediate medical attention. Working alongside many dedicated professionals at the top of their fields in one of our state-of-the-art medical facilities.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

ACTIVE-DUTY (FULL-TIME)

• Loan Repayment: Receive $120,000 in student loan repayment in $40,000 annual payments to qualifying federal student loans paid directly to the lending institution through the Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (ADHPLRP).
• Sign-on Bonus: $250,000 signing (accession) bonus plus $43,000 incentive pay annually
• Location: Over 40 locations stateside and several more overseas, including Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Germany, and Korea.
• Time Off: 30 days paid vacation annually plus over 20 days for federal holidays and "Days of no Scheduled Activities."
• Practice True Medicine: No malpractice insurance premiums, no overhead costs, no dealing with insurance companies, no productivity goals.
• Insurance: No-cost healthcare and dental insurance for you. Low-cost healthcare and dental insurance for your family.
• Housing and food stipend.
• Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions.
• Flexible retirement plan for 20 years of service.

Army Reserve (Part-Time)

• Loan Repayment: Up to $250,000 through the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).
• Sign-on Bonus: $75,000
• Incentive Pay: $75,000 annually for 2, 3, or 4 years.
• Specialized Training Assistance: Monthly stipend while enrolled in an accredited residency program.
• Insurance: Low-cost healthcare and dental plans for you and your family.
• Additional Benefits: Travel opportunities including humanitarian missions and a flexible retirement plan after 20 years of service.

These above are the “sales” pitch for what we offer but I have to state that there is no clearly defined path or format for what service as a Medical Officer in the U.S. Army could/would look like for you. And to speak honestly, it really is flexible for your needs. Speaking from experience, as an Officer, we have a lot of autonomy over our careers (especially Medical Professionals) so a lot of the information and stories you hear about the Army may not apply to your unique path. There is a lot of flexibility and opportunities within service to leverage what you want when it comes to a career. I like to emphasize this point because I have noticed that a lot of people have a misconception of the military when it comes to what you can and cannot do, and how restrictive it is (which it is not overly restrictive). The truth is, as a United States Army Officer, you have a lot of control over where you go, what you do, and when you do it.

Recruit the future of Army Medicine in order to provide America’s Sons and Daughters with state of the art healthcare and a system of health that is second to none.