Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Plastic Surgery Residency Trained and Microsurgery Fellowship Trained surgeon to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to develop a practice dedicated to reconstructive surgery. The successful candidate will be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition to advanced clinical skills, the successful candidate will also show promise as a surgeon scientist in the area of clinical research. Advanced training and experience in research methodology, techniques and demonstrated success in team science approaches is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Perform a wide range of reconstructive surgical procedures, including trauma and cancer reconstruction, microvascular surgery, lymphatic reconstruction, aesthetic surgery of the breast and body, and general plastic surgery.

Cover plastic surgery call at a level 1 trauma center and participate in the Plastic Surgery call pool, which consists of wound care, tissue replantation, laceration repair, screening transfer requests and other health system related service needs.

Deliver expert care in general reconstructive plastic surgery, including cancer reconstruction, complex wound management, skin grafts, flap procedures, and limb reconstruction.

Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team, including Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, general Surgery and Orthopedic Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Contribute to resident and fellow education through teaching and mentorship activities.

Engage in scholarly activities, including research and publication, to advance the field of Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Develop a clinical research program within the department that has 3-year goals and deliverables that both; advance the career of the individual and benefit the productivity of the department overall.

In order to maintain 25% research effort beyond 3 years; salary support in the way of research funding must be achieved.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery residency program.
• Completion or currently enrolled in a microsurgery fellowship program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery.
• Excellent clinical and surgical skills in reconstructive plastic surgery, particularly cancer reconstruction and lymphatic reconstruction.
• Strong commitment to patient care, safety, and outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated strong potential for scholarly activities and research and programmatic building.

About Us:

The Department of Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial and Oral Health provides comprehensive care for a variety of patients including programs in Adult Reconstruction, Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Aesthetic Surgery and Hand Surgery. There is an ACGME accredited 6-year plastic surgery residency program within the department consisting of 2-3 integrated residents per year and teaching is considered a fundamental expectation of the faculty. There are ample resources for academic pursuits within the department and across grounds. In addition to clinical duties (75% effort), the faculty member will be expected to develop a successful research program (25% effort) while also meeting expectations in the educational and service-based arenas. Involvement in internal and external leadership positions is also encouraged. The successful applicant will have a primary appointment within Plastic Surgery and report primarily to Dr. Scott Hollenbeck, the Chair of the Plastic Surgery Department.

The reconstructive service line is comprised of 5 busy surgeons and continues to grow. Integrating in with this team will be essential. Opportunities for combining expertise within the clinical setting are available. Call responsibilities are typically occurring within the UVA University Hospital and are shared across the service line. Hand and Craniofacial call are typically covered by other service lines, however cross coverage may be needed during unique circumstances such as vacation and meetings.

The department is growing and exploring clinical sites distinct from the UVA University Hospital. It is expected that each faculty member be prepared to work within these off-cite areas approximately 2 days / month. This may include area hospitals and clinics that are up to 1 hour away from Charlottesville.

Application Instructions

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