MUSC Health | Reconstructive Breast Plastic Surgeon
Medical University of South Carolina Health, Charleston, SC, United States
Join a team thats Changing Whats 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 the MUSC Childrens Hospital Cardiology & Heart Surgery #4 nationally in 2023, and our transplant program is recognized for excellence, ranking #5 in kidney transplants and #1 in 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 and Ashley River Tower, the Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital (250 beds) and Pediatric and Adult Burn facilities, MUSC is at the forefront of healthcare in the Low Country of South Carolina, serving a diverse population of over 800,000.
We are seeking candidates with:
- Board certification or board eligibility in Plastic Surgery
- Associate or Professor level faculty preferred, however an Assistant Professor with significant career history will be considered as well.
- Fellowship training in microsurgery preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated interest in research, 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 days of outpatient clinic and three days of OR time. Work schedule is flexible to cater to candidates needs and interest.
- Department and division support to grow and streamline our Breast Reconstruction service line.
- Collaborate closely with the Division of Surgical Oncology to provide leadership and drive innovation in patient care and integration between surgical oncology and breast reconstruction.
- Research is not required; however, we welcome applicants with research interests to apply
- Actively participate in the 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
MUSCs Benefits:
- Faculty appointment aligned with experience
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
- Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
- 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Personalized student loan debt review and repayment optimization
https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/surgery/diversity-and-inclusion
Charleston, South Carolina, is a city where cobblestone streets weave between confection-colored antebellum mansions, and historic church steeples dot the skyline. It has been named the #1 city in the US multiple times by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazine. More than four million people visit our city each year to experience 90 miles of pristine coastline, and to enjoy world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our region boasts a growing economy, top-ranked schools, year-round outdoor recreation, and some of the friendliest people in the country.
We invite you to join a team committed to changing whats possible in healthcare, and to do so 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, contact Maiya Souvoravong at providerrecruitment@musc.edu.