Physician – Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Job Title:

Physician - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgeon/Scientist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a Surgeon/Scientist to join the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks to hire a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon to explore innovative research in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Research will be in the areas of basic science as well as clinical research.  Qualified candidates for this position will participate in the Research Committee of the Department and will be a leader in the expansion of the research mission of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Department/Division Overview

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has 21 full-time faculty, 5 faculty at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and 10 community faculty who are committed to the tripartite mission of clinical excellence, research and education.  Our residency program consists of both integrated and independent pathways.  We have 26 residents and 4 fellows (microsurgery, nerve and pediatric fellowships).  We are a referral center for central Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky and provide comprehensive Plastic Surgery care at the Wexner Medical Center including University Hospital, East Hospital, The James Comprehensive Cancer Center and the multiple free-standing ambulatory sites of The Ohio State University.

Duties and Responsibilities
To provide safe, high quality patient care

To provide clinical and didactic education to learners of all levels

Participate and expand the research mission of the Department

To adhere to all other duties and guideline of the Department and The Chair as assigned.

Requirements

MD or DO

Successful completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery Residency Program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery

Eligible for an Ohio Medical License

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include a Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tyler Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, [email protected]

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Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift

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