THORACIC SURGEON
Company: U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion
Location: Elkins Park
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Requirements:
Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an
accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates
may apply with permanent certificate from the Educational Council
of Foreign Medical Graduates Current license to practice medicine
in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
Eligibility for board certification Completion of at least one year
of an approved graduate medical education internship Completion of
a training program in thoracic surgery Between 21 and 42 years of
age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis) U.S. citizenship
Keywords: U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion, Wilmington , THORACIC SURGEON, Healthcare , Elkins Park, Delaware
