Plastic Surgeon (MD/DO) - Breast and Reconstructive Surgery

Description

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UNC-Chapel Hill Plastic Surgeon Opportunity

Position: Academic Plastic Surgeon

Department: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery

Organization: UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Appointment: Open Rank, Open Track

This is an academically focused plastic surgery position ideal for a candidate seeking a balanced practice of breast and reconstructive surgery , teaching, and research within a major academic medical center. Fellowship training is welcomed but not required, making it attractive to both graduating residents and experienced plastic surgeons interested in academic medicine.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a well-established Division of Plastic Surgery with 7 faculty members .

• Broad plastic surgery practice including:

• Oncologic reconstruction

• Gender-affirming care

• Hand and facial trauma

• Microvascular reconstruction

• Aesthetic surgery

• Craniofacial procedures

• Primary clinical focus is general plastic surgery with an emphasis on breast reconstruction .

• Additional opportunities in:

• Gender-affirming surgery

• Microsurgical reconstruction

• Post-traumatic reconstruction

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive plastic surgery care.

• Participate in:

• General reconstructive surgery call

• Hand and/or facial trauma call coverage

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a collaborative academic environment.

Academic Expectations

Faculty are expected to contribute to all three missions of the School of Medicine:

Clinical Care

• Provide outstanding care to patients across North Carolina and beyond.

Education

• Teach and mentor:

• Medical students

• Residents

• Fellows

Research

• Opportunities in:

• Clinical outcomes research

• Quality and patient safety

• Health services research

• Education research

• Ethics

• Informatics

• Basic science/translational research

• Global surgery

Qualifications

Required

• Completion (or anticipated completion) of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery Residency .

• Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Plastic Surgery .

Preferred

• Interest and expertise in general plastic surgery , particularly oncologic/breast reconstruction .

• Demonstrated research interest and academic productivity.

Leadership Potential

• Exceptional candidates may be considered for a leadership role within the Department of Surgery, depending on departmental needs.

Location

• Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• Academic medical center environment with access to UNC Health's nationally recognized clinical, education, and research resources.

Interested?

Please contact or apply.

Dee Rice, Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.