Plastic Surgeon Physician

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Plastic and Microvascular Surgery. The successful candidate will perform advanced surgical care with a focus on reconstructive and microsurgical procedures, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in patient education and research. Ideal candidates will possess an MD or DO, board certification in Plastic Surgery, and fellowship training in Microvascular Surgery. This position offers the chance to work in a major trauma center with comprehensive burn care services.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Proven expertise in reconstructive and microsurgical procedures.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex plastic and reconstructive surgeries.
• Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Expertise in reconstructive surgery

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO degree

Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery

Fellowship training in Microvascular Surgery

Job description

Job Summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta and Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America are a seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Physician specializing in Plastic and Microvascular Surgery to join our team. The successful candidate will provide advanced surgical care, including complex reconstructive and microsurgical procedures, with a strong emphasis on achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in patient education, and contribute to research and innovation within the specialty.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex plastic and reconstructive surgeries with a focus on microvascular techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide pre- and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and long-term care planning.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and advancement of surgical practices.
• Participate in clinical research, teaching, and scholarly activities as applicable.
• Uphold professional, ethical, and institutional standards of medical practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Microvascular Surgery required.
• Current, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of practice
• Proven expertise in reconstructive and microsurgical procedures
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, research, and/or teaching

About Doctors Hospital of Augusta

• Doctors Hospital is a full service, 354-bed acute care hospital serving Augusta and the surrounding area known as the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area).
• Doctors Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and Bariatric Center of Excellence as designated by the American College of Surgeons, accredited by the Commission on Cancer, and is certified in Primary Stroke Care, Stroke Rehab, and Total Joint Care by the Joint Commission.
• As the home of the largest burn center in the United States, the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Doctors Hospital provides complex and comprehensive burn and wound care for more than 3,000 patients from across the country each year.