Explore General Surgeon Jobs

Discover General Surgeon opportunities on Ladders, a job site featuring vetted professional roles that pay $100,000 or more. General surgeons diagnose conditions and perform operations across a broad range of the body, often working with multidisciplinary care teams in hospitals, health systems, and specialty practices. Explore openings that align with your clinical expertise, experience, and career goals.

What General Surgeons Do

General surgeons evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and perform surgical procedures involving areas such as the abdomen, digestive tract, skin, and soft tissue. Depending on their practice, they may also provide trauma care, manage surgical complications, and oversee patients before and after procedures. The scope of practice varies by employer, training, and applicable credentials.

Common General Surgeon Roles

Job titles may include General Surgeon, Acute Care Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Surgical Attending, and General Surgery Medical Director. Some positions focus on inpatient and emergency care, while others emphasize elective procedures, outpatient services, teaching, or clinical leadership. Review each listing for its specific scope, schedule, and responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically require a medical degree, completion of an accredited general surgery residency, an active medical license, and board certification or eligibility. Additional requirements may include hospital privileges, experience with particular procedures, and eligibility for state licensure. Strong judgment, communication, teamwork, and the ability to make decisions in high-pressure settings are important in surgical practice.

Find a General Surgeon Position on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by location, employer, seniority, and clinical focus, and review the requirements carefully to identify opportunities suited to your background. Compensation and benefits vary by position, experience, location, and employer.

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$650K+ *

Transform patient care as an Interventional Radiologist, delivering advanced procedures and diagnostic imaging. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment, enhancing your skills whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by leading operations and optimizing large, complex processes within a dynamic, matrixed organization. Drive regulatory readiness and foster cross-functional collaboration to achi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $350K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Drive excellence in patient care by leading clinical activities, ensuring high standards, and cultivating a mission-driven environment, while overseeing a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$105K - $230K *

Engage with surgeons to promote innovative nerve repair products, educating on clinical benefits while driving sales growth in targeted regions. Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to b...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K - $490K *

Empower your career as a Medical Director, leading clinical excellence and shaping healthcare protocols. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance wellness in a Native Community and ensure high-qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$97K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform healthcare operations by leading statewide Hem/Onc services, driving strategic initiatives, optimizing resources, and enhancing consumer access across multiple divisions for sustainable grow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $146K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$320K - $400K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$75K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $151K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$300K - $350K *

Grow your career as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advanced cancer care in head and neck oncology, emphasizing surgical innovation and collaborative patient management for better outcom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in comprehensive care for patients with hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions. Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-ups in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$284K - $385K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$284K - $385K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a general surgeon do?question toggle

    A general surgeon assesses patients and performs operations across a broad range of conditions, commonly involving the abdomen, digestive tract, skin, and soft tissue. Responsibilities vary by setting and specialty focus and can include trauma care and pre- and postoperative management.

  • What qualifications are required for general surgeon jobs?question toggle

    Most positions require a medical degree, completion of an accredited general surgery residency, an active medical license, and board certification or eligibility. Specific employers may require additional training, procedural experience, hospital privileges, or state licensure.

  • Where do general surgeons work?question toggle

    General surgeons commonly work in hospitals, health systems, and surgical or specialty practices. Their roles may involve inpatient care, emergency and trauma services, outpatient procedures, teaching, or clinical leadership.

  • What job titles are related to general surgeon positions?question toggle

    Related titles can include Acute Care Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Surgical Attending, and General Surgery Medical Director. The duties and required credentials depend on the particular position.

  • How can I find General Surgeon jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse General Surgeon listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare openings by location, employer, seniority, and clinical focus, and check each listing for its compensation details and requirements.