Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgeon

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a fellowship trained microvascular plastic surgeon for its Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The position offers competitive compensation, teaching opportunities, and a focus on innovating patient care. Candidates should be BC/BE with strong communication skills and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Health and dental insurance

Generous CME allowance

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in Plastic Surgery is preferred.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Level I and II trauma centers.
• Focus on reconstructive plastic surgery.
• Engage in teaching, research, and medical education.

Skills

Communication

Commitment to quality patient care

Interest in microsurgery

Education

BC/BE by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Job description

St. Luke s University Health Network, the region s largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation s 100 Top Hospitals is recruiting for a fellowship trained microvascular plastic surgeon to join our well-established Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The candidate needs to be BC/BE by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Competitive candidates must have excellent communication skills and an unwavering commitment to quality patient care and education. An interest in microsurgery is ideal, although fellowship training in microsurgery is not required.
St Luke s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a hospital-employed practice within St Luke s University Health Network and provides the full breadth of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. This candidate would provide support to our busy, Level I and Level 2 trauma centers as well as other services lines, including surgical oncology, orthopedics, wound care, podiatry, vascular, and ENT, with a primary focus on reconstructive plastic surgery.
Practice Highlights Include:

• High volume general/thoracic surgical oncology, autologous breast reconstruction, head and neck reconstruction, limb salvage, and aesthetic surgery
• Practice includes full range of aesthetic services, including a new Med Spa.
• Large practice with 6 surgeons and 6 APs
• Faculty appointment to our planned upcoming Plastic Surgery Residency
• Faculty appointment to our New Dermatology residency
• Faculty appointment for and St. Luke s general surgery residency.
• Research and medical student education opportunities available.

In joining St. Luke s University Health Network you ll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Exceptional compensation package and relocation reimbursement
• Generous sign on bonus with possibility of stipend
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance and generous CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities