General Surgeon
- Location
- Houston, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- MD or DO
- board certification in General Surgery
- US physician license
- BLS
- ACLS
- ATLS
- abdominal surgery
- vascular surgery
- trauma surgery
- perioperative management
Also useful
- TCCC
- military or government healthcare experience
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Pto
About the role
Provide comprehensive surgical care within a collaborative international healthcare environment supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. Working alongside CRNAs, OR nurses, surgical technologists, and multidisciplinary medical teams, this General Surgeon role combines operative leadership with emergency surgical response, perioperative management, and continuity of care across a broad range of surgical cases.
This opportunity offers the ability to practice across a wide surgical scope while contributing to patient stabilization, trauma response, and high-quality outcomes in a professionally supported clinical setting.
Location: Iraq Key Responsibilities Perform a broad range of emergency and general surgical procedures, including abdominal, vascular, orthopedic, urologic, and soft-tissue cases while maintaining patient safety and quality standards. Lead surgical care across the perioperative continuum, including patient evaluation, operative planning, postoperative management, and follow-up care.
Collaborate closely with CRNAs, nursing teams, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support coordinated surgical and emergency care delivery. Support trauma and urgent surgical response efforts while maintaining accurate documentation, operative reporting, and compliance with clinical protocols.
Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, postoperative care, and treatment planning.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school with board certification or recent ABS qualification in General Surgery.
- Active unrestricted U.S. physician licensure and current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required.
- 5+ years of recent surgical experience, including active clinical practice within the past year.
- Ability to manage emergency and general surgical cases across a broad operative scope in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
- Preferred Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.
Recent Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or advanced trauma training experience.
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.
About the Company
Deliver high-acuity surgical care within a collaborative international healthcare environment where clinical expertise, rapid decision-making, and multidisciplinary teamwork support life-saving patient care across emergency and operative settings. At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement: International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
From International SOS Government Medical Services's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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