Southeast Metro Academic Opportunity

Paradigm Search Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 473,000 - 578,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

CME allowance

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Paradigm Search Group is helping an academic health system recruit a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon to redevelop an ACGME-accredited residency program in a thriving Mid-South metro area. The role blends clinical duties with resident education and curriculum development, launching Fall 2026 due to a new resident class.

The position offers a guaranteed base salary of $525,000 plus productivity incentives, with comprehensive benefits, retirement, CME, and paid time off; collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in plastic & reconstructive surgery.
• Fellowship training in microsurgery preferred but not required.
• Surgeons with strong microsurgical experience are encouraged to apply.
• New graduates with an interest in academic medicine and resident education are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead redevelopment of an ACGME-accredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency program.
• Provide dedicated academic time for resident education, curriculum development, and mentorship.
• Maintain a busy clinical practice with immediate patient volume and active multidisciplinary referrals.
• Collaborate with a large health system to support residency growth and program resources.

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Fellowship training in Microsurgery preferred

Job description

Academic Leadership Opportunity | Residency Program Development | Mid-South

Help Build the Future of Plastic Surgery Education

Are you passionate about teaching, mentorship, and advancing the next generation of plastic surgeons? We are seeking a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon to join a growing academic program and play an integral role in the redevelopment of an ACGME-accredited residency program, with a new resident class beginning in Fall 2026.

This unique opportunity combines a busy clinical practice with meaningful academic involvement, offering the chance to help shape a premier training program while benefiting from the resources of a large, established health system.

Opportunity Highlights

Competitive $525,000 guaranteed base salary plus productivity incentives

Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, malpractice coverage, CME, and paid time off

Help lead the growth and redevelopment of an ACGME-accredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency program

New resident cohort launching Fall 2026

Busy practice with immediate patient volume and a strong multidisciplinary referral network

Broad case mix including reconstructive, microsurgical, hand, trauma, breast, and complex reconstruction

Dedicated academic time for resident education, curriculum development, and mentorship

Collaborative team environment with strong institutional support

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Fellowship training in Microsurgery preferred, but not required

Surgeons with strong microsurgical experience are encouraged to apply

New graduates with an interest in academic medicine and resident education are welcome to apply

Passion for teaching, collaboration, and building an outstanding residency program

Community Highlights

Located in a vibrant Mid-South metropolitan area serving more than one million residents, this community offers the advantages of a major metropolitan region with an exceptional quality of life.

No state income tax

Affordable housing and cost of living well below many major U.S. cities

Excellent public and private schools

Thriving dining, entertainment, music, and cultural scene

Abundant outdoor recreation and family-friendly communities

Convenient access to a major international airport