ABOUT THE JOB: WE WANT YOU!

A dedicated team of healthcare professionals in Phoenix is urgently seeking a full-time Microvascular Plastics & Hand Surgeon to join their team. The position is in a non-profit, community-based public hospital system with an integrated healthcare delivery system. The Department proudly offers a fully accredited ACGME General Surgery Residency Program.

An immediate opportunity exists in the Department of Surgery for a full-time microvascular plastics and hand surgeon with a strong interest in academics and trauma. The Department staffs a community hospital with a State and American College of Surgeons designated Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center in the metropolitan Phoenix area. The Department seeks a microvascular plastics and hand surgeon interested in resident education to join and become an integral part of a busy plastics and hand practice. The practice has a strong emphasis on trauma and is supported by the trauma team. Tissue microvascular procedures with breast surgery and burn surgery are anticipated.

The surgeon would be appointed to the Department of Surgery with responsibilities relating to serving as a faculty member, traditional inpatient and outpatient services in the elective, urgent, and emergent care of the plastic/hand patient, teaching, and on-call coverage. The Department also hosts a General Surgery and Surgical Podiatry Residency Program and supervises resident rotators in plastic surgery.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Each of us has our own unique qualities, which we use to serve a diverse range of patients. We are currently seeking a qualified healthcare professional who is a physician with the following qualifications:

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

• Must be a licensed MD or DO
• Must have an Arizona Medical License or be able to obtain one before your start date.
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Must have successfully completed a plastic surgery residency training program.
• Previous faculty experience is preferred.
• Must have completed the Certificate in Added Qualifications for Hand or Surgery of the Hand certified/eligible.
• Strong passion and desire to serve underserved patient populations.
• Strong desire for academic excellence and passing on your knowledge, AKA – Teaching!
• Working with residents will be expected, and a desire to teach and achieve scholarly activities is necessary.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is always a plus but not required.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Ability to make a difference and positively impact lives.
• Sign On Bonus Available
• Competitive Compensation
• Student Loan forgiveness programs – partner with us to be debt free!
• Extensive Benefit Package:
  • Generous Vacation Time Off 4 weeks
  • Substantial CME Allowance: 1 week of CME time off with a CME stipend
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Life Insurance, Long term disability, AD&D insurance
  • 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

LOCATION INFORMATION – IN THE COMMUNITY:

Arizona offers an exceptional and unparalleled Southwestern lifestyle that is enjoyed by all! Pheonix is a vibrant cosmopolitan area, providing a wide range of social and cultural activities, including theatre, professional sports, symphony, and many museums devoted to the Southwest's culture, history, and beauty.

• Pheonix is the 5th largest metropolitan area in the United States
• Affordable cost of living!
• Warm weather year-round with a 75 degrees Fahrenheit year-round average. Phoenix receives more than 4,000 hours of sunshine per year, making it the Valley of the Sun
• Home to Sky Harbor International Airport, dubbed “America’s friendliest airport”. Also, a hub for American and Southwest Airlines.
• Numerous activities include hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golf, festivals, etc.
• Phoenix is one of the only 13 U.S. cities with franchises in all four major professional sports leagues: Phoenix Suns (NBA), Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Arizona Cardinals (NFL), and Arizona Coyotes (NHL). In addition, Phoenix is also the home of the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Phoenix Rising FC (USL), and the Arizona Rattlers (IFL)
• Phoenix is home to more than 160 golf clubs that offer more than 185 different golf courses.

Fun Fact: Phoenix is about the same size as the state of New Hampshire!

Notes: The organization will consider candidates who require immigration assistance (i.e., H1B transfers or 2024 J1 Waivers)