Division Director, Plastic Surgery

Cedars-Sinai; California (MO); On-site; USD 765,000 - 1,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative academic environment

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery seeks a nationally recognized plastic surgeon to serve as Division Director. The role oversees a premier academic program spanning reconstructive, microsurgical, craniofacial, hand, gender-affirming, aesthetic, and complex wound services, shaping clinical, education, and research missions.

The director will recruit and mentor faculty, expand translational and clinical research, and lead initiatives in innovation, quality, and health

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Plastic Surgery required.
• Eligibility for unrestricted California medical licensure.
• Academic credentials suitable for appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Demonstrated success leading clinical, academic, and research programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for all divisional activities.
• Develop and execute a long-term vision for growth across clinical programs, research, and education.
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and promote outstanding faculty and future leaders.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships within Cedars-Sinai and affiliated programs.
• Expand research initiatives, clinical trials, innovation programmes, and external funding opportunities.
• Promote excellence in quality, patient safety, patient experience, and health equity.
• Oversee divisional finances, resource allocation, faculty productivity, and program performance metrics.
• Represent the division at institutional, regional, and national levels.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Plastic Surgery

Job description

Job Description

The Jim and Eleanor Randall Department of Surgery at Cedars‑Sinai seeks a nationally recognized plastic surgeon and visionary leader to serve as Division Director of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide one of the nation’s premier academic plastic surgery programs, overseeing a broad portfolio of reconstructive, microsurgical, craniofacial, hand, gender‑affirming, aesthetic, and complex wound reconstruction services. The Division Director will shape the strategic direction of the division while advancing Cedars‑Sinai’s missions of clinical excellence, innovation, education, research, and community impact.

About the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

The Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Cedars‑Sinai is recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to complex reconstructive and aesthetic care. The division collaborates closely with leading programs in Cancer, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Breast Surgery, Dermatology, Trauma, Transplantation, and Pediatrics to provide comprehensive patient‑centered care.

The division is home to one of the nation’s leading reconstructive microsurgery programs, with 10 fellowship‑trained microsurgeons performing the full spectrum of complex reconstructive microsurgery. It has developed the largest robot‑assisted microsurgical program in the western United States and the second largest in the nation, reflecting Cedars‑Sinai’s commitment to advancing surgical innovation and technology. The division also maintains the largest lymphedema and peripheral nerve reconstruction programs in the western United States, serving as a major regional and national referral center for complex reconstructive care.

Faculty include internationally recognized surgeon‑scientists who are supported by a robust federally funded research enterprise. Collectively, division faculty produce approximately 50 to 100 peer‑reviewed publications annually, spanning translational science, clinical outcomes, innovation, and surgical education. This academic environment provides exceptional opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, discovery, and the development of future leaders in plastic surgery.

The Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery plays a central role in graduate medical education as a core rotation for the University of Southern California (USC) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program. The division also sponsors the Randy Sherman Global Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship, supporting both clinical and research fellows dedicated to advancing reconstructive microsurgery worldwide. In addition, the division currently trains two microsurgery fellows and one peripheral nerve surgery fellow, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to excellence in advanced subspecialty education.

Key clinical areas

• Breast reconstruction, including microsurgical and implant‑based reconstruction
• Complex microsurgery and free tissue transfer
• Robot‑assisted microsurgery
• Lymphedema surgery
• Peripheral nerve surgery and reconstruction
• Craniofacial and facial reconstructive surgery
• Hand and upper‑extremity reconstruction
• Gender‑affirming surgery
• Complex wound management and limb salvage
• Post‑oncologic reconstruction
• Aesthetic and cosmetic surgery

The division is supported by advanced surgical technology, dedicated operating room resources, multidisciplinary clinics, and a strong institutional commitment to innovation and outcomes research. Faculty are actively engaged in clinical trials, translational research, surgical education, and national leadership roles within the specialty.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for all divisional activities.
• Develop and execute a long‑term vision for growth across clinical programs, research, and education.
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and promote outstanding faculty and future leaders.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships throughout Cedars‑Sinai and affiliated programs.
• Expand research initiatives, clinical trials, innovation programmes, and external funding opportunities.
• Promote excellence in quality, patient safety, patient experience, and health equity.
• Oversee divisional finances, resource allocation, faculty productivity, and program performance metrics.
• Represent the division at institutional, regional, and national levels.

Academic and Research Leadership

The Division Director will foster a culture of academic excellence and innovation by:

• Supporting faculty scholarship and career development.
• Expanding translational, outcomes, and clinical research programmes.
• Promoting collaboration with Cedars‑Sinai research institutes and innovation centres.
• Strengthening educational opportunities for medical students, residents, fellows, and visiting scholars.
• Advancing the division’s national reputation through publications, presentations, and professional leadership.

Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center

Cedars‑Sinai is one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, internationally recognized for excellence in patient care, biomedical research, medical education, and innovation. The institution consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the United States and provides a collaborative environment where physician leaders can build transformative programmes with significant institutional support.

Cedars‑Sinai is a premier academic nonprofit health system in the heart of the vibrantly diverse city of Los Angeles, with a rapidly expanding global presence.

Cedars‑Sinai physicians and scientists are leaders in basic and clinical research, bringing advancements in medicine directly from the laboratory to the bedside. Opportunities for surgeons to collaborate with productive full‑time researchers present a unique opportunity for the academically motivated surgeon. We are committed to expanding and strengthening our regional, national, and international reputation for delivering high‑value services at all sites of care.

At Cedars‑Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest outlining their leadership experience, academic accomplishments, and vision for the future of Plastic Surgery at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center.

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and CV addressed to: Dr. Cristina Ferrone, Chair, Jim and Eleanor Randall Department of Surgery.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programmes for our employees. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licence; and other business and organisational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package. Pay Range: $765,000 – $1,020,000 total cash compensation.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Plastic Surgery.
• Eligibility for unrestricted California medical licensure.
• Academic credentials suitable for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Demonstrated success leading clinical, academic, and research programmes.
• Record of scholarly achievement, faculty development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience managing complex healthcare operations, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

Cedars‑Sinai is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovative academic environment.