Surgery - Plastic Physician

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MUSC Health as the Section Chief of Breast Reconstruction in Charleston, SC. This role involves leading the breast reconstruction program, providing exceptional patient care, and engaging in education and research. Enjoy a collaborative environment with excellent benefits and a vibrant city life.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Excellent retirement options

22 days of annual leave

15 days of sick leave

13 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery required.
• Fellowship training in microsurgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Section Chief of Breast Reconstruction.
• Provide clinical care in Plastic and Breast Reconstruction Surgery.
• Participate in education and training of medical students and residents.

Skills

Research

Patient Care

Professional Development

Education

Board certification in Plastic Surgery

Fellowship training in microsurgery

Job description

Join a team that s Changing What s Possible The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Surgery is actively seeking a dynamic and dedicated board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon to join our growing Division of Plastic Surgery as the Section Chief of Breast Reconstruction. The chosen candidate will play a key role in augmenting and developing our breast reconstruction program, participate in the education of residents and fellows, and contribute to the future of our division.

The MUSC Department of Surgery is home to NIH-funded researchers and world-class clinicians. The department has achieved medical milestones, including South Carolina's first heart transplant and robotic mitral valve surgery. U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Children's Hospital Cardiology & Heart Surgery nationally in 2023, and our transplant program is recognized for excellence, ranking in kidney transplants and kidney-pancreas transplants.

The Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery at MUSC boasts fully accredited programs for both integrated residency and independent fellowship training, with a microsurgery fellowship planned for 2025. Our institution is committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. With over 800 beds across the Main University Hospital, Ashley River Tower, Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital (250 beds), and Pediatric and Adult Burn facilities, MUSC is at the forefront of healthcare in South Carolina's Low Country, serving a diverse population of over 800,000.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery
• Associate or Professor level faculty preferred; however, an Assistant Professor with significant career experience will be considered
• Fellowship training in microsurgery preferred but not required
• Demonstrated interest in research and in graduate and undergraduate education
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and professional development

About our opportunity:

• Appointment as an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Surgery
• Serve as the Section Chief of Breast Reconstruction
• Provide exceptional clinical care in Plastic and Breast Reconstruction Surgery at our Ashley River Tower and Hollings Cancer Center
• Standard Schedule: Two outpatient clinic days and three OR days per week, with flexible scheduling to accommodate the candidate’s needs and interests
• Support from the department and division to grow and streamline our Breast Reconstruction service line
• Collaborate closely with the Division of Surgical Oncology to provide leadership and foster innovation in patient care and integration between surgical oncology and breast reconstruction
• Research is not mandatory but applicants with research interests are encouraged to apply
• Participate actively in education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Engage in scholarly activities including research, publications, and presentations
• Contribute to the academic and clinical growth of the department and institution

MUSC s Benefits:

• Faculty appointment commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options, including a pension plan and tax-deferred contributions
• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Personalized review and repayment options for student loan debt

Charleston, South Carolina, is a city renowned for its cobblestone streets, antebellum mansions, and historic church steeples. Named multiple times as a top city by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure, it attracts over four million visitors annually to its 90 miles of pristine coastline, world-class shopping, and culinary arts. The region features a growing economy, top-ranked schools, year-round outdoor recreation, and friendly communities.

We invite you to join a team committed to changing what’s possible in healthcare and to enjoy life in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Your life in Charleston awaits!

To learn more about this position or to submit your CV for consideration, please contact Maiya Souvoravong.