What are the responsibilities and job description for the Active Orthopedic Surgeon position at Jobleads-US?
About the Job
U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeons protect the foundation of the Army by treating the foundation of Soldiers' musculoskeletal systems.
As a U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon, you will conduct both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat Soldiers, retirees, and their families with injuries and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
You will determine the best course of treatment when examining patients with disorders, malformations, disease or injury.
Responsibilities
- Treat Soldiers' musculoskeletal injuries through surgery and diagnostics.
- Conduct diagnostic care and utilize state-of-the-art equipment.
- Pursue continued education courses, seminars, and trainings to advance as a medical professional.
- Conduct research for the development of your field.
Benefits
- Repayment of qualified education loans.
- Accession bonus and special pay as a physician.
- Monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited residency program.
- Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions.
- Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually.
- Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System.
- No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family.
Eligibility Requirements
- A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy.
- A current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
- Board certification eligibility.
- At least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship.
- U.S. citizenship for Active Duty.
- Permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, especially regarding musculoskeletal injuries and treatments.
Be prepared to discuss specific cases you've handled and the outcomes.
Understand the Army's Mission.
Familiarize yourself with the U.S. Army's mission and values.
Show how your skills as an orthopedic surgeon align with their goals.
Expect behavioral interview questions that assess your teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Use the STAR method to structure your responses.
Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers.
