Join Southwest Florida’s Advanced Microvascular Reconstruction Program

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

CME support

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lee Health Cancer Institute in Fort Myers, Florida seeks a reconstructive plastic surgeon with microvascular oncologic reconstruction expertise to join Southwest Florida's only advanced microsurgical program. The role focuses on complex oncologic reconstruction, collaborating with breast, head and neck, and oncology teams to expand regional access.

The successful candidate will have completed an ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency and a microvascular reconstruction fellowship, board

Qualifications

• Must have completed an ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency and a microvascular reconstruction fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in plastic surgery required.
• Experience with free-tissue transfer and multidisciplinary cancer care is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-impact reconstructive and free-tissue transfer procedures for complex oncologic reconstruction.
• Collaborate with breast, head and neck, and oncology teams to optimize patient care.
• Contribute to program growth and regional access to advanced microsurgical reconstruction.

Skills

Advanced microsurgical skills

Clinical judgment

Collaborative instincts

Education

ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency

Microvascular reconstruction fellowship

Job description

Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon | Microvascular Oncologic Reconstruction | Lee Health Cancer Institute, Fort Myers, Florida

Join Southwest Florida's Advanced Microvascular Reconstruction Program

Join Lee Health Cancer Institute as a reconstructive plastic surgeon and practice within Southwest Florida's only microvascular program. This opportunity offers complex cases, deep referral networks, and meaningful program contributions within a distinctive microsurgical practice focused on regional cancer care.

Opportunity at a glance: Southwest Florida's only advanced microvascular program, based in a 100,000-square-foot cancer center and supported by three experienced surgeons, 6,900 analytic annual cancer cases, and a 1,200+ provider network spanning 92 locations.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

Clinical scope: Perform high-impact reconstructive and free-tissue transfer procedures for complex oncologic reconstruction in collaboration with breast, head and neck, and oncology teams.

Referral strength: A broad referral base, including community physicians and Lee Health's regional network, supports steady complex-case volume and program growth.

Program contribution: Work in a collaborative cancer care environment to expand access to advanced microsurgical reconstruction for patients throughout Southwest Florida.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have completed an ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency and a microvascular reconstruction fellowship, with demonstrated expertise in free-tissue transfer. Board certification or eligibility in plastic surgery is required.

The ideal candidate brings advanced microsurgical skills, sound clinical judgment, collaborative instincts, and an interest in helping to grow a high-impact regional reconstruction program.

Experience in multidisciplinary cancer care, particularly collaboration with breast, head and neck, and oncology teams, will be highly valued.

Compensation and Benefits

Lee Health offers a competitive compensation package designed to support a smooth transition and long-term practice growth, including uncapped incentives, sign-on and relocation bonuses, generous time off, comprehensive benefits, CME support, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The structure supports a sustainable, high-complexity practice with financial upside, clinical growth, and long-term professional development.

Why Southwest Florida

Fort Myers offers Gulf Coast living, beaches, year-round recreation, no state income tax, and convenient access to Southwest Florida International Airport.