Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon – Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Surgery, SOM (M89714)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a full-time reconstructive microsurgery faculty member to advance microsurgical reconstruction at VCU Health. Lead autologous breast reconstruction and free-tissue transfers, while mentoring residents and advancing research.

The role emphasizes teaching across plastic surgery, building a robust microsurgical practice, and contributing to departmental and hospital committees.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency.
• Fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in plastic surgery by ABPS.

Responsibilities

• Provide microsurgical and complex reconstructive care including DIEP breast reconstruction and free-tissue transfer.
• Teach and supervise residents and medical students in OR and clinics.
• Engage in clinical and translational research on microsurgical outcomes.
• Serve on departmental committees and participate in regional professional organizations.

Skills

Resident education

Clinical research

Program leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME plastic surgery residency

Tools

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery

Job description

Advertising Summary:Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit:School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Surgery

Duties & Responsibilities

Division Mission:The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks to advance science through research and to train undergraduate, graduate and medical students and residents; to support the clinical and research development of its faculty; to foster a respectful and professional environment for faculty, staff and students; and to serve the profession and the university.

Chief Purpose:The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is recruiting a full-time, collateral non-tenure-track faculty member in reconstructive microsurgery. The successful candidate will lead and grow microsurgical reconstruction at VCU Health, including autologous breast reconstruction, free-flap reconstruction after trauma and oncologic resection, and lymphatic and peripheral nerve surgery, while supporting resident education and the division’s research programs.

Position Responsibilities

Clinical:

Provide microsurgical and complex reconstructive care at the MCV campus and VCU Health community sites, including autologous (DIEP and related perforator flap) breast reconstruction, free-tissue transfer for lower and upper extremity trauma at the region’s Level I trauma center, head and neck reconstruction in partnership with Otolaryngology and Surgical Oncology, lymphedema surgery (lymphaticovenous anastomosis and vascularized lymph node transfer), and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Collaborate with Orthopaedic Trauma, Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery and Hand Surgery; participate in the trauma call schedule; and build an active microsurgical practice with the support of division and department leadership.

Teaching:

Teach across all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery with a focus on microsurgery; supervise residents and medical students in the operating room and clinics; oversee resident clinics; and lead microsurgical skills training for residents.

Research:

Initiate clinical and translational research with medical students, residents and collaborators on outcomes of microsurgical breast, limb and nerve reconstruction, and participate in multi-institutional studies, including the division’s peripheral nerve research program.

Service:

Serve on departmental and hospital committees as assigned and participate in regional and national professional organizations, including the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited (or equivalent) plastic surgery residency
• Completion of a fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery
• Board certified or board eligible in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and DEA registration
• Commitment to resident education and teaching
• Commitment to clinical research and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in lymphatic surgery and/or peripheral nerve surgery
• Additional training or experience in hand surgery (Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand)
• Experience building or leading a microsurgery program
• Record of peer-reviewed publications or extramural funding

Salary Range:Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status:Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Rank:Open

Tenure: Open

Months:12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Mary Waite
Contact Email: [e-mail]