General Surgeon Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

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General surgeons treat medical conditions when noninvasive treatment has been ruled out. It is a varied profession, involving time in an operating room, intensive care unit, emergency room, and the office. General surgeons are responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions through the use of different surgical instruments and ensuring that the procedures go as smoothly as possible. They lead a surgical team that includes surgical technicians, an anesthesiologist, and nurses.

You might hire a general surgeon to:

Perform routine surgeries such as appendectomies, hernia repairs, and cyst removals

Perform cancer-related surgeries such as colectomies and mastectomies
Teach a group of general surgery residents on the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery
Diagnose and treat stomach and intestinal dysfunctions

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited university relevant to country of employment	Experience with terminally ill patients
Board certification and current license to practice general surgery	Specialty training or certifications
Experience in a residency program	Leadership skills and experience
Experience practicing general surgery	Strong communication skills