General Surgeon

VIGILINT

General Surgeon roles in austere environments supporting Mobile Surgical Resuscitation Team activities. Managing surgical care and critical consultations for complex medical emergencies.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Must be available for at least one (1) ~60 day rotation OCONUS annually, plus additional training/screening events
Practice acute care surgery in austere and limited resource environments
Work with other members of a small team, perform examinations, make diagnoses and treat or prescribe a course of treatment and surgery, including damage control surgery for patients with injuries or disorders with surgical conditions
Provide consultation and advice to patients and customers as the surgical subject matter expert
Perform required surgery
Conduct and supervise direct patient care, including surgical critical care and damage control surgical interventions
Supervise other nursing and support personnel during resuscitation, perioperative and post-operative phases of care
Document care provided and complete medical records in accordance with VIGILINT policy
Plan and may conduct Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) missions for ICU level patients
Based on qualifications and experience, may function in a leadership position
Perform special staff functions as required
Perform medical training and instruction as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active SECRET or higher security clearance
Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or U.S. Territory
Current Board Certification through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Current/active civilian practice to maintain clinical currency during non-deployed periods
Minimum five (5) years' experience as staff or attending Surgeon in a high volume/high acuity or critical access environment
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
Minimum eight (8) years' experience as a Surgeon
Minimum of five (5) years U.S. Military or Government Sponsored experience
U.S. Military or Government Sponsored deployment within the last 3 years in an austere environment and combat-like conditions
Successful candidates may be invited for an in-person assessment process
Experience shall include deployment in austere and combat-like conditions in Role 1, 2, or 3 facilities
United States citizen
Current ACLS, PALS, & BLS training through American Heart Association or Red Cross
Current and unrestricted DEA license
Current United States Passport that will not expire within 1-year of employment
Ability to lift 150 pounds with assistance; carry 80 pounds a distance of 30 feet and push/pull over 200 pounds, must meet the anthropometric standards of assigned platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive within the space.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
AD&D insurance
Healthcare Flexible Spending Plan
401(k)
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Acute Care SurgeryDamage Control SurgerySurgical Critical CarePatient Diagnosis and TreatmentMedical Record DocumentationCritical Care Air Transport (CCAT)Surgical Training and InstructionTeam Leadership in Medical SettingsResuscitation SupervisionDirect Patient Care

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication SkillsConsultation and Advisory Skills

Certifications

Active SECRET Security ClearanceBoard Certification in SurgeryACLS CertificationPALS CertificationBLS CertificationCurrent DEA License