General Surgeon

Deliver High-Impact Surgical Care in a Dynamic Clinical Environment

As a General Surgeon you will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients requiring urgent emergent and routine procedures in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This role offers the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum surgery collaborate closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams and make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes through decisive high-quality care.

Location: Iraq

Position Overview

The General Surgeon is responsible for the preoperative operative and postoperative management of patients across a wide range of surgical conditions. This includes emergency and trauma-related procedures as well as general surgical cases involving abdominal vascular urologic orthopedic neurologic and soft-tissue conditions.

Working alongside anesthesia providers nurses and surgical support staff you will help ensure safe coordinated surgical care while maintaining high clinical and documentation standards in a mission-driven healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of general surgical procedures including emergency and trauma-related operations while ensuring safe and effective patient care
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations review diagnostic findings and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans
• Provide postoperative management monitor patient recovery address complications and coordinate follow-up care
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists nurses surgical technicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams to support optimal surgical outcomes
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures treatment expectations risks and recovery plans
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation including operative reports patient assessments and clinical records within EMR systems
• Participate in required clinical compliance credentialing and regulatory education activities

Qualifications :

Requirements & Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Board Certified or recently ABS-qualified General Surgeon with a current unrestricted U.S. medical license from any state territory commonwealth or the District of Columbia
• Current ATLS certification required; Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or comparable advanced trauma training preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience including at least 6 months within the last year
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (MRPT); active clearances preferred
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required along with a valid U.S. passport with at least 18 months remaining before expiration
• Ability to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the assignment and meet pre-deployment medical and physical requirements
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and perform duties involving prolonged standing sitting bending stooping and lifting up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on a military installation or within a government healthcare program
• Recent experience in trauma emergency or austere surgical environments
• Experience working in multidisciplinary surgical teams supporting high-acuity patient populations

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Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time