PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY – MICROSURGEON

Albany Med Health System; Town of Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 433,000 - 570,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time academic fellowship-trained microsurgeon to join the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The college emphasizes leadership opportunities through its residency program, medical school, and research avenues, with access to cutting-edge facilities and a competitive compensation package.

The successful candidate will contribute to clinical care, teaching, and research, with licensure in New York and board eligibility/certification in plastic

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board-eligible or board-certified in plastic surgery.
• Completed approved Plastic Surgery Residency.
• Hold NY medical license or be eligible to obtain one.
• DEA certification.

Responsibilities

• Breast microsurgery procedures as part of planned reconstructions.
• Head and neck microvascular and general reconstruction duties.
• Lower extremity microvascular and general reconstruction procedures.
• General reconstruction cases as needed.
• On-call duties to cover hand surgery needs.

Skills

Breast microsurgery

Head neck microsurgery

Lower extremity reconstruction

General reconstruction

Education

MD/DO

Plastic Surgery residency

Board eligible/certified

New York medical license

Tools

DEA certification

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a full-time academic fellowship trained microsurgeon to join our Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Albany Medical College boasts academic leadership opportunities through its plastic surgery residency program, its medical school, and opportunities for research. The Division of Plastic Surgery has an integrated residency program with two (2) residents per year and is involved in medical student education and research. The successful candidate will receive access to state-of-the‑art operating facilities with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualified applicants should satisfy the criteria to be appointed as a faculty member with demonstrated commitment and excellence in aspects of our tripartite mission of clinical care, teaching, and research. The successful candidate will contribute to a collegial atmosphere and will be interested in collaboration. Required qualifications include an M.D. or D.O., successful completion of an approved Plastic Surgery residency program, board eligible/certified in plastic surgery, hold or be able to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the state of New York.

Job Description/Responsibilities for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Microsurgeon

Clinical

• Breast microsurgery

• Head and Neck microvascular and general reconstruction

• Lower extremity microvascular and general reconstruction

• General reconstruction

• Provider will be obligated to take hand on-call

Applicants should have the following:

• NYS Licensure MD or DO

• Completion of an approved Plastic Surgery Residency Program

• Board Eligible/Certified in Plastic Surgery

• DEA certification

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $432,539-$570,276 based on rank and experience. Additional incentive bonus opportunities available based on clinical and academic productivity.

• Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team

• Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)

• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

This position is not eligible for a J1 waiver but candidates on an H1B or O1 visa are encouraged to apply.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.