Plastic Surgeon/Medical Director of Breast Reconstruction

Modern Healthcare, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Camden, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Surgery in Plastic Surgery to enhance its team. The role focuses on teaching, providing high-quality care in breast reconstruction, and contributing to program development within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will hold board certification and have completed fellowship training in microsurgery. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Eligible for American Board of Plastic Surgery certification.
• Completed training in microsurgery.
• Clinical experience in breast reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide general plastic surgery services focusing on breast reconstruction.
• Train residents in the integrated residency program.
• Participate in leadership decisions for the breast cancer program.

Skills

Microsurgery

Leadership

Clinical Practice

Teaching

Clinical Research

Education

Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Fellowship training in microsurgery

Job description

Job Description: The Division of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Cooper University Hospital is recruiting for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Surgery or above. Qualified candidates should possess or be eligible for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The ideal candidate will have completed fellowship training in microsurgery, have prior clinical practice experience in breast reconstruction, and demonstrate a strong interest in reconstructive microsurgery, teaching, clinical research, leadership, and program development.

The selected candidate will provide general plastic surgery services with a focus on comprehensive breast reconstruction as part of multi-disciplinary teams at Cooper University Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Additionally, the candidate will serve as a member of the teaching faculty at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, training residents in the Cooper Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency program and teaching medical students and rotating surgery residents.

Specific duties will include:

1. Sharing in leadership decisions for the breast cancer program
2. Representing the Plastic Surgery Program to MD Anderson, Surgical Institute, and senior leadership
3. Facilitating program development including strategy, operations, and pathway development
4. Providing input to the capital and operating budget for the cancer center
5. Participating in marketing and planning meetings for breast surgery
6. Functioning as a new member of:

• Cancer Leadership Team
• NAPBC team
• Cancer Committee
• Quarterly Surgical Services Update team

Cooper University Hospital, the clinical campus of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, is the leading provider of health services to Southern New Jersey. Its main hospital is located in Camden, NJ, across the river from Philadelphia, with satellite offices in Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees, and Washington Township, and a surgery center based in Voorhees.

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper supports nearly 125,000 patient visits annually, treating all types of oncologic diseases. It is one of the leading cancer centers in the region, with over 400 clinicians, nurses, therapists, and technicians providing clinical excellence and compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

The Division of Plastic Surgery at Cooper University Hospital is an expanding program with six surgeons working in a team-based atmosphere. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced plastic surgeon to lead, establish, and grow an academic practice and be part of a strong and expanding residency program.

Academic appointment and compensation will be commensurate with training and experience.

Contact: Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

Steven Bonawitz, MD, FACS

Division Chief of Plastic Surgery

Cooper University Hospital

3 Cooper Plaza, Suite 411

Camden, NJ 08103

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