AI summary
Thoracic Surgeon role within the U.S. Army Medical Corps, providing thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory surgical care for Soldiers and other patients. You'll work alongside top medical professionals while supporting missions and advancing thoracic surgery. Standout perks include loan repayment and a competitive benefits package with 30 days paid vacation.
Key skills
Thoracic surgeryDiagnosis and treatment planningThoracic trauma careOncology surgeryRespiratory medicineMedical licensure (US/DC/PR)Board eligibility for certificationGraduate medical education internship completionLeadership training
Salary not listed — comparable U.S. thoracic surgeon roles typically pay around $400k–$700k+ depending on seniority and location.
You'll thrive here if you’re a board-eligible thoracic surgeon who wants to serve as an Army physician, take on leadership development, and contribute to missions beyond day-to-day clinical work.
Why apply
- Loan repayment up to three years
- 30 days paid vacation annually
- No/low-cost family medical and dental
PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS As a Thoracic Surgeon on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll be at the forefront of medical innovation in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine. You'll examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment and surgery for patients having surgical needs of the vascular system and performing required surgery. Additionally when you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Join us and work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of thoracic surgery.
Benefits may include:
Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
30 days of paid vacation earned annually
Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
Specialized training to become a leader in medicine