Academic Plastic Surgeon

American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH); City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) is recruiting an academic plastic surgeon in Syracuse, NY, specializing in microvascular surgery to enhance multiple clinical programs. This role includes providing advanced surgical services and teaching responsibilities in a collaborative academic environment.

Candidates must be board eligible in Plastic Surgery and possess microsurgery fellowship training. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth in a culturally diverse region.

Qualifications

• Board eligibility and/or certification in Plastic Surgery required.
• Microsurgery fellowship training as well as clinical expertise in general plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Teaching medical students and mentoring junior faculty is required.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple clinical programs in plastic surgery.
• Provide advanced surgical services for the patients of Central New York.
• Engage in academic teaching and training.

Skills

Microvascular surgery expertise

General plastic and reconstructive surgery

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Board eligibility and/or certification in Plastic Surgery

Microsurgery fellowship training

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University: Division Plastic Surgery

The Department of Surgery at Upstate Medical University is recruiting an academic plastic surgeon with expertise in microvascular surgery to support the needs of multiple clinical programs. Upstate Medical University is a two‑campus 715‑bed multidisciplinary, academic medical center which serves as the tertiary care referral center for Syracuse and the Central New York region. The plastic surgery practice supports a busy cancer center with over 200 breast reconstruction cases a year, New York State’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center with needs for soft tissue coverage of extremity injuries, an attached children’s hospital, an ABA‑verified adult and pediatric burn center, and a regional hernia center. There are additional opportunities for a practice in hand surgery and cosmetic surgery.

The Department of Surgery is committed to recruiting high‑quality, motivated faculty to provide advanced surgical services for the patients of Central New York in a collaborative academic environment. Board‑eligibility and/or certification in Plastic Surgery, microsurgery fellowship training as well as clinical expertise in general plastic and reconstructive surgery is required. Teaching medical students, training surgery residents and mentoring junior faculty is an integral part of the job. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s academic record.

Upstate Medical University is located in Syracuse, NY adjacent to Syracuse University and includes the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Studies. The Syracuse area is culturally diverse with outstanding college sports, many cultural events, nationally recognized public and private schools and is surrounded by numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth with one of the top ranked employers in the region and the high quality of life in central NY.