"Assistant Professor - Plastic Surgery: Plastic and Reconstruction (Microvascular) - JR008733"

Assistant Professor - Plastic Surgery: Plastic and Reconstruction (Microvascular)

Department: SOM KC Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Plastic Surgery: Plastic and Reconstruction (Microvascular)

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary: The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Plastic, Burn and Wound Surgery, is seeking a full-time faculty member to join our team in providing compassionate, high-quality care to our community.

This role includes providing patient care in plastic, burn, and wound surgery, with a special focus on the treatment of complex microsurgery, including breast, lymphedema, head & neck, and extremity.

You will initially spend approximately 90% of your time providing clinical care and related services, including both outpatient and inpatient care of plastic surgery patients, as well as performing surgical procedures.

The role includes teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, with active participation in the educational process. The faculty member will also be involved in clinical and/or basic science research, depending on interests and departmental needs. In addition, the position requires service on academic or administrative committees and participation in other projects or initiatives as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and having completed Fellowships in both Craniofacial and Microsurgery.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Generous compensation package and retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. More information