Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery

General Description:

The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine isseekinga highly qualified plastic surgeon to join our rapidly growing program. As an academic institution with a rich history and commitment to excellence,Universityof Miamioffersan exceptional opportunity for professional growth and development. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team ofmore than tenplastic surgeons working across threemajorhealth systems, includingUHealthincluding the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jackson HealthSystem, and Miami VA Health System. Our division boasts a diverse range of clinical services, including aesthetics, breast reconstruction,complexmicrovascular surgery, lymphatic reconstruction, hand, peripheral nerve,pediatric plastic surgery, cleft andcraniosynostosis, trauma, andmuchmore. The faculty are supported by a dedicated team of 5 APRNs, 16 residents, two hand fellows, and a dedicated administrative and clinical staff. 

The ideal candidate will be interested inpost-oncologic reconstruction, especially microvascularbreast reconstruction,with emphasis on super microvascularlymphatic reconstruction, as well as practicing the full scope, breadth, and depth of general plastic surgery.The position will report to Dr. Devinder Singh, the Chief,Professorand Program Director of Plastic Surgery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care: Provide outstanding clinical care in plastic surgery, encompassing breast reconstruction, microvascular surgery including lymphatic reconstruction. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams tooptimizepatient outcomes and serve asa consultantfor complex cases.

2. Teaching and Mentorship: Take an active role in educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. Develop and deliver didactic lectures, workshops, and hands-on training sessions.

3. Research: Engage in scholarly activities, including conducting original research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings at national and international conferences.

4. Academic Leadership:Demonstrateleadership within the department and institution,participatingin committees and academic initiatives, and contributing to strategic planning efforts.

5. Community Engagement: Engage with the local community to raise awareness about plastic surgery and promote health and wellness initiatives.

6. Continuing Education: Stay abreast of advancements in plastic surgery through attendance at conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses.

7. Collaboration and Networking: Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues within the institution and across other healthcare organizations, seeking opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

8. Quality Improvement:Participatein quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and outcomes.

9. Administrative Duties: Fulfill administrative responsibilities related to academic appointments, hospital credentialing, clinical documentation, and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.

10. Professional Development: Pursue opportunities for professional growth and advancement, obtainingadditionalcertifications, andparticipatingin leadership training programs.

11. Clinical Responsibilities:Participatein on-call schedules, conduct regular outpatient clinics, coordinate inpatient care and surgeries, and collaborate with hospital personnel to implement clinical effectiveness programs and quality initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Strong medical knowledge and application of professional principles

- Effective verbal and written communication skills

-Proficiencyin Spanish preferred

- Commitment to patient care, education, and clinical research

Education Requirements:

- MD, DO, or PhD degree

- Board eligibility or certification in plastic surgery (ABPS)

- Valid DEA Registration and Florida Medical License

Work Experience Requirements:

- 0-10years post-training clinical experience in plastic & reconstructive plastic surgery preferred

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

References must be available upon request