What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Surgeon position at Us Government Navy Reserves?
Overview
The U.S. Navy Reserve Medical Corps is seeking qualified General Surgeons to provide expert medical and surgical care to naval personnel and their families. This role is critical to maintaining the health and operational readiness of the fleet and supporting humanitarian missions worldwide. As a commissioned officer, you will balance your civilian career with a part-time military commitment.
As a Navy Reserve General Surgeon, your duties will include:
- Clinical Practice: Provide comprehensive general surgery care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of surgical conditions. This includes performing procedures related to abdominal organs, intestines, and trauma.
- Operational Medicine: Serve in a variety of settings, including military treatment facilities (MTFs), on board ships, and in support of Marine Corps units.
- You may be part of a Fleet Surgical Team, Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS), or serve as the Ship's Surgeon on an aircraft carrier.
- Leadership and Training: Lead and mentor junior medical personnel, including Hospital Corpsmen. You will act as the medical department head on ships, overseeing all medical matters for the crew.
- Readiness: Maintain medical readiness and participate in training exercises to prepare for deployment in support of combat operations, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance missions.