Assistant / Associate Professor of Clinical, Plastic / Reconstructive / Burn Surgeon

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Health coverage

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine invites a full-time faculty surgeon to join the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The incoming physician will contribute to resident and medical student education while participating in multidisciplinary patient care.

The role offers a broad reconstructive practice with opportunities in burn care, complex wounds, limb salvage, and academic research within a large urban health system in Cincinnati.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery.
• Unrestricted Ohio medical license or eligibility.
• Completion of a Burn Surgery Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in resident and medical student education.
• Lead teaching conferences and didactics.
• Provide ambulatory clinics and operative care.
• Engage in clinical and translational research.

Job description

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has a longstanding reputation for excellence in medical education, research, and patient care, and for training best-in‑class health care professionals through cutting‑edge procedures and research that improve the health and clinical care of patients. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a full‑time faculty physician to join a well‑balanced, multispecialty group of providers.

As part of UC Health, our Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery serves a broad population and is the sole academic health system in the southwestern Ohio region, including patients from northern Kentucky, eastern Indiana, and southern Ohio. University of Cincinnati Medical Center offers Quaternary Care and is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in our region.

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has a distinguished history dating back to 1974, when it was founded by Henry W. Neale, MD. The Division celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 and continues to expand under the leadership of Sonu A. Jain, MD, FACS, Division Chief. The UC Burn Center is an American Burn Association‑verified adult burn center serving a broad regional referral population. An integral program within the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Burn Center is staffed by fellowship‑trained burn surgeons and provides comprehensive care for patients with acute burn injuries, burn reconstruction, complex wounds, and other soft‑tissue injuries.

The incoming surgeon will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and development of the Burn Center through clinical program development, resident and medical student education, quality improvement, research, burn prevention, and community outreach. The position also offers a broad reconstructive practice, with opportunities in complex wound reconstruction, limb salvage, and other areas of reconstructive plastic surgery based on the candidate’s interests.

• Burn Surgery
• General Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will participate in the Division's academic mission, including:

• Resident and medical student education
• Teaching conferences and didactics
• Ambulatory clinics and operative care
• Opportunities for clinical and translational research

Minimum Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD/DO)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
• Unrestricted licensure in the state of Ohio
• Completion of a Burn Surgery Fellowship

Additional Information

• Other areas of Plastic Surgery can be included, depending on faculty interest.
• Final faculty rank and title will be commensurate with experience.
• For additional information, please contact Sonu A. Jain MD FACS, Plastic Surgery Division Chief, at [e-mail].

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation And Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

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