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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 16, 2021


Mission or Goal of Unit
The mission of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Department of Surgery is the advancement of patient care through research and innovation and the education of undergraduate and graduate students in our discipline. The Department fosters a level of research and professional activity essential to the professional growth of the faculty. The Division provides faculty with clinical and research experiences that helps them to promote their clinical and research careers. The Division is committed to enhance diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Finally, faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the university community.

Chief Purpose of This Position
The Department of Surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University/VCU Health System is actively recruiting for a full-time plastic surgeon. This position is a collateral, non-tenure track faculty position in the area of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The faculty member should have primary practice in general plastic surgery or burn surgery. The faculty member will support the division in teaching responsibilities at the VCU Medical Center.

Responsibilities

Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in all areas of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with direct oversight to the resident clinics both at the VCU Medical Center.

Research
Faculty member will establish clinical research projects with medical students and residents to establish evidence-based practice outcomes in the areas of general plastic surgery or burn surgery and surgical education.

Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental and hospital committees as assigned and participate in regional and national professional organizations.

Clinical
Faculty member clinical responsibility will be in the care of the Plastic and Reconstructive patients on the MCV campus of VCU, as well as community facilities. They will be responsible for the development of an active surgical practice, with the support of the Division and Department’s leadership.

Required Qualifications
  • Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Commitment to Resident Education and teaching
  • Commitment to Clinical Research and Innovation
  • Strong interest in general plastic surgery or burn surgery
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required


Preferred Qualifications
  • Fellowship Training in Burn Surgery


Additional Information

When applying, please include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and diversity statement.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Tae Chong, MD
Chair, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
tae.chong@vcuhealth.org

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: Department of Surgery

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tae Chong
Contact Email: tae.chong@vcuhealth.org

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