Hand & Extremity Reconstruction Surgeon

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System in Virginia seeks an orthopaedic or plastic surgeon with hand fellowship training to lead reconstructive care for hand and upper/lower extremities. The role emphasizes traumatic and oncologic musculoskeletal reconstruction and microvascular tissue transfer.

The selected candidate will collaborate on research for peer‑reviewed journals and participate in teaching and mentoring for medical students, residents, and fellows at the level 1 trauma center housed by Virginia

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery.
• Completion of an Hand Fellowship is desired but not required if experience in complex hand trauma.
• Ability to collaborate in research and teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and interventional management for a full spectrum of hand and extremity reconstructive indications.
• Collaborate in investigative work leading to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Participate in didactic and bedside teaching for students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Hand fellowship trained

Board certification/eligibility inOrth

Experience in complex hand trauma

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited program

Job description

VCU Health System in Virginia seeks an orthopaedic or plastic surgeon with hand fellowship training to lead reconstructive care for hand and upper/lower extremities. The role emphasizes traumatic and oncologic musculoskeletal reconstruction and microvascular tissue transfer.

The selected candidate will collaborate on research for peer‑reviewed journals and participate in teaching and mentoring for medical students, residents, and fellows at the level 1 trauma center housed by Virginia