General Surgery Physician Jobs

Surgical physicians provide surgical procedures to patients of all ages, and both genders. A surgery physician can be a general surgeon or have advanced training in a specific discipline. The United States has faced a shortage of qualified surgeons in the past decade, so experienced surgical physicians are always in demand. Are you a specialized surgical physician in search of a new career? Start your search today!

Surgery jobs are plentiful but vary drastically by speciality! Some of the most popular surgical specialties on Locum Jobs Online are Neurosurgeons, Colorectal Surgeons, General Surgeons, Pediatric Surgeons, Gynecologic Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Cardiovascular Surgeons and more! Although many aspects of surgical careers are similar, most have many varying factors. Learn more about the surgical specialties here!

A surgeon's salary will vary greatly depending on his or her subspecialty. Typically, the salary will range between $300,000 and $500,000 per year - with general surgeons making around $315,000 and orthopedic surgeons averaging at about $515,000. Another varying factor is the geographic location of a surgeon's postion. Facilities in urban areas usually offer the most competitive wages, although with the shortage of qualified surgeons, there's an excellent job market in rural areas as well.

Within the next decade, the job growth of surgeons is supposed to increase by 20 to 25 percent, creating a great job market for physicians pursuing surgical careers. Surgery physician jobs usually require standing for long periods of time, long shifts, and 40-50 hour work weeks. Although some surgeons may work a 9am-5pm type of job, many surgeons have odd hours, including nights and weekends, to suit the needs of their patients.

Are you ready for a new permanent, temporary or travel surgery physician job? Well, you've come to the right place! Locum Jobs Online connect qualified, specialized surgeons with hiring employers all across the country. Take a few moments to fill out our quick and easy online application. Upon completion of your application, you'll be able to instantly send out your application to dozens of employers by simply clicking apply! Don't wait, apply today!