Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon – Hand Surgery Preferred
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Job description
Opportunity Overview
An established and expanding surgical practice in the Los Angeles Metro Area is seeking a skilled Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon to join its growing team. This opportunity offers an existing patient base, established referral relationships, dedicated practice support, and anticipated substantial surgical volume following completion of credentialing.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to focus on surgical care within a multidisciplinary practice providing reconstructive, functional, and elective procedures to a diverse patient population.
Areas of Surgical Focus
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Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Gender-affirming surgery, including chest reconstruction
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Breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy procedures
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Body reconstruction and post-weight-loss contouring
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Hand and upper-extremity surgery, including tendon and nerve repair
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Craniofacial and facial reconstruction
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Complex trauma reconstruction and post-injury surgical care
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Skin grafting, scar revision, wound repair, and soft-tissue reconstruction
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Personal injury and workers' compensation cases
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Medically necessary and elective surgical procedures
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
- Perform plastic, reconstructive, and other procedures within the surgeon's training and scope of practice.
- Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care.
- Assess and manage complex wounds, traumatic injuries, and reconstructive needs.
- Collaborate with referring providers, surgical coordinators, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable medical and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate patient care with administrative and billing teams to support efficient practice operations.
- Contribute to the continued development of surgical services and patient care programs.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery.
- Eligibility for an unrestricted California medical license.
- Ability to obtain required hospital and surgical facility privileges.
- Strong surgical judgment, technical proficiency, and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fellowship training or demonstrated experience in hand surgery.
- Experience in reconstructive surgery, gender-affirming procedures, or complex trauma reconstruction.
- Familiarity with personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
- Experience with both medically necessary and elective surgical procedures.
Working Hours
- Potential annual compensation range of $375,000–$420,000, subject to confirmation of the guaranteed base and incentive structure.
- Full-time W-2 employment.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and paid sick leave.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Dedicated scheduling, billing, patient coordination, and administrative support.