Dual-Role Hand & Plastic Surgeon Faculty – 50/50 Reconstructive

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a Plastic Surgery Residency Trained and Hand Fellowship Trained surgeon to join our team. The role combines 50% hand/upper extremity surgery with 50% lower extremity salvage and general reconstructive plastic surgery.

The candidate should be board certified or eligible in both specialties with Hand Surgery fellowship required. The position emphasizes education, patient care excellence, and scholarly activity within a Level 1 trauma center setting in

Qualifications

• Medical degree and completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery residency.
• Hand Surgery fellowship completed or currently in progress (ACGME).
• Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery.
• Excellent clinical and surgical skills in hand, upper extremity, and reconstructive plastic surgery.
• Strong commitment to patient care, safety, and outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly activities and research.

Responsibilities

• Perform diverse hand and upper extremity procedures, including trauma, nerve repair, microvascular surgery, reconstruction, and congenital anomalies.
• Cover Level 1 hand trauma call with cases from distal forearm to distal limb and vascular injuries.
• Participate in Plastic Surgery call pool and handle wound care, transfers, and related service needs.
• Deliver care in lower extremity salvage and general reconstructive surgery, including wound management and flap procedures.
• Collaborate with Orthopedic Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers for comprehensive patient care.
• Contribute to resident and fellow education through teaching and mentorship.
• Engage in scholarly activities and publish research to advance Hand and Plastic Surgery.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Teamwork

Scholarly work

Education

Medical degree

Hand Surgery fellowship (ACGME)

Job description

University of Virginia is seeking a Plastic Surgery Residency Trained and Hand Fellowship Trained surgeon to join our team. The role combines 50% hand/upper extremity surgery with 50% lower extremity salvage and general reconstructive plastic surgery.

The candidate should be board certified or eligible in both specialties with Hand Surgery fellowship required. The position emphasizes education, patient care excellence, and scholarly activity within a Level 1 trauma center setting in