Academic Plastic Surgery Microsurgeon, UMass

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Academic Plastic Surgery Microsurgeon, Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Plastic Surgeonto join our esteemed Plastic Surgery Division at UMass Memorial Health. We welcome and support physician caregivers from all Academic Ranks to apply and join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

About our Division:

The UMass Division of Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing comprehensive care across its three campuses, including a Level I Trauma Center and UMass Children's Medical Center. It is home to an ACGME-accredited six-year integrated plastic surgery residency program. We are looking to add a fellowship-trained microsurgeon to join our team of seven full-time plastic surgeons covering the full spectrum of the field.

This role will focus on reconstructive microsurgery including breast reconstruction, upper and lower extremity reconstruction including targeted muscle reinnervation and general reconstruction. Additional opportunities include gender affirmation surgery, body contouring, and aesthetic surgery. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures, focusing on microsurgery.
• Manage patient care from preoperative assessment through postoperative follow-up.
• Engage in breast, upper and lower extremity, and general reconstruction cases.
• Contribute to innovative procedures, including targeted muscle reinnervation.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in educational activities with residents in the integrated plastic surgery program.

Requirements:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Plastic Surgery
• Active Massachusetts medical license or eligibility to obtain.
• Fellowship training in Microsurgery is required
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Interest in academic medicine, including teaching and research, is highly desirable.

Why UMass:

• Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass is the premier health care system in the region, noted for our academic excellence and leading cutting-edge research.
• Many of our physicians are both clinicians of UMass Memorial Health and faculty of UMass Chan Medical School. As such, we serve as the bridge between both institutions, working collaboratively as physicians and researchers from different specialties and areas of expertise.
• All of us are continuously learning, therefore we prioritize physician professional development to invest in the growth of our doctors.
• As a Lean organization, UMass Memorial Health is committed to constant innovation.
• Each one of us contributes to shaping a culture that promotes kindness, respect, tolerance, partnerships, and inclusivity.

How to apply:

Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications submitting an application with us, please feel free to reach out to Carmen Sanderson, Physician Recruitment at Carmen.Sanderson@UMassMemorial.org.

Standards Of Respect

We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.