Academic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

UHS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Medical Group in Washington, DC area seeks a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to deliver comprehensive surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The roles include education and clinical development of medical students, residents, and other trainees, with a call rotation for inpatient consultations and coverage.

The position emphasizes academic medicine, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and high-quality patient care within an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete an accredited plastic surgery residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Plastic Surgery.
• Current or eligible unrestricted medical license in the jurisdiction where services will be provided.
• Eligibility for appointment to the medical staff and all required clinical privileges at affiliated hospitals and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgical care in inpatient and outpatient environments.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients requiring plastic, reconstructive, restorative, and wound-related surgical services.
• Provide preoperative evaluations, postoperative care, wound management, follow-up services, and ongoing clinical management.
• Manage hospitalized patients, including new consultations, postoperative rounds, inpatient procedures, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Provide reconstructive services for patients following trauma, cancer treatment, surgical resection, congenital conditions, complex wounds, or other medical conditions.
• Perform procedures that may include breast reconstruction, soft-tissue reconstruction, skin and tissue grafting, flap procedures, scar revision, wound closure, and other reconstructive interventions.
• Collaborate with surgical and medical specialties to develop coordinated and comprehensive patient treatment plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, tumor boards, case reviews, wound-care discussions, and treatment-planning meetings, as appropriate.
• Communicate treatment options, surgical risks, expected outcomes, recovery requirements, and follow-up plans clearly to patients and their families.
• Provide patient-centered care that supports safety, quality, clinical effectiveness, functional restoration, and appropriate aesthetic outcomes

Education

Accredited plastic surgery residency

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Capital Medical Group in Washington, DC area seeks a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to deliver comprehensive surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The roles include education and clinical development of medical students, residents, and other trainees, with a call rotation for inpatient consultations and coverage.

The position emphasizes academic medicine, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and high-quality patient care within an academic environment.