Plastic Surgeon

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 385,000 - 513,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary (academic rank

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Generous paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Annual CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Division of Plastic Surgery seeks a Plastic Surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to expand clinical, educational, and research programs. The role includes reconstructive work across microvascular breast, craniofacial, and hand surgery, with opportunities to teach and collaborate in a thriving academic environment.

The successful candidate will participate in trauma coverage, contribute to an integrated residency, and benefit from a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent) required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency.
• Board eligibility or certification by the ABPS; foreign equivalent acceptable.
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure.
• Fellowship in microvascular surgery desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take independent hand and face trauma call.
• Provide reconstructive surgical care across specialties (breast, craniofacial, hand, general).
• Engage in teaching and research within an integrated residency program.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Team collaboration

Trauma call coverage

Research interest

Education

MD or DO degree (or equivalent)

ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency

Board-eligible or board-certified by ABPS

New York State medical licensure

Microvascular surgery fellowship desirable

Job description

The Division of Plastic Surgery at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Plastic Surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We’re expanding our clinical, educational, and research programs and welcome candidates who are eager to contribute to this growth.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking surgeons with a strong interest in reconstructive surgery, including but not limited to:

• Microvascular breast reconstruction
• Craniofacial surgery
• Hand surgery
• General reconstruction and microsurgery

Candidates must be able to take independent hand and face trauma call.

There are several opportunities to shape your practice, including:

• Providing breast reconstruction services at a nearby affiliate hospital
• Expanding our transgender care and aesthetic practice
• Delivering clinical care at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency
• Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or foreign equivalent recognized by the ABPS
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• Demonstrated clinical competence and skill in clinical and didactic teaching
• Fellowship training in microvascular surgery is desirable, but not required

Academic Environment

The Division of Plastic Surgery has an integrated residency program with two residents per year and is actively involved in medical student education and research. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and collegial faculty dedicated to advancing the tripartite mission of clinical care, teaching, and research.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $385,000-$513,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive bonus opportunity
• 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

About Albany Medical Center & the Capital Region

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 coveragewith 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

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.