General Surgeon

Primary Responsibilities

• Practice acute care surgery in austere and limited resource environments
• Work with other members of a small team, perform examinations, make diagnoses and treat or prescribe a course of treatment and surgery, including damage control surgery for patients with injuries or disorders with surgical conditions
• Provide consultation and advice to patients and customers as the surgical subject matter expert
• Perform required surgery
• Conduct and supervise direct patient care, including surgical critical care and damage control surgical interventions
• Document care provided and complete medical records in accordance with VIGILINT policy
• Plan and may conduct Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) missions for ICU level patients
• Based on qualifications and experience, may function in a leadership position
• Perform special staff functions as required
• Perform medical training and instruction as requested

Requirements

• Active SECRET or higher security clearance
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or U.S. Territory
• Current Board Certification through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
• Current/active civilian practice to maintain clinical currency during non-deployed periods
• Minimum five (5) years' experience as staff or attending Surgeon in a high volume/high acuity or critical access environment
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience as a Surgeon
• Minimum of five (5) years U.S. Military or Government Sponsored experience
• U.S. Military or Government Sponsored deployment within the last 3 years in an austere environment and combat-like conditions
• Experience shall include deployment in austere and combat-like conditions in Role 1, 2, or 3 facilities
• United States citizen
• Current ACLS, PALS, & BLS training through American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Current and unrestricted DEA license
• Current United States Passport that will not expire within 1-year of employment

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Military Special Operations Community desired
• Fellowship in Trauma Surgery or Surgical Critical Care desired
• FRST or equivalent SOF experience desired
• Ability to lift 150 pounds with assistance; carry 80 pounds a distance of 30 feet and push/pull over 200 pounds, must meet the anthropometric standards of assigned platform

Strongly Desired Qualifications

• Legal resident of one of the 50 U.S. states

Benefits

Base Compensation: Highly competitive within the space.

VIGILINT is proud to offer a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• AD&D insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Plan
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

VIGILINT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.