Assistant, Associate or Professor in Plastic Surgery - Hand
About the role
The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Hand and microvascular surgeon to join its academic faculty. All ranks will be considered. The faculty member will have the opportunity to teach residents, engage in research, and participate in clinical program development. Specific area of focus will primarily be Hand Surgery, but micro-breast reconstruction, lymphedema surgery, oncologic and traumatic reconstruction, and an aesthetic practice will also be available for the faculty member.
Responsibilities
- Teach residents in the Division of Plastic Surgery
- Engage in research activities
- Participate in clinical program development
- Primary focus on Hand Surgery, with opportunities in micro-breast reconstruction, lymphedema surgery, oncologic and traumatic reconstruction, and aesthetic practice
Requirements
- Completion of residency and a Hand Fellowship
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Plastic Surgery, eligible for Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (SOTH)
- Current, or eligibility to obtain, medical licensure in the state of Kentucky
Qualifications
All candidates must have completed a Hand Fellowship with eligibility for the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (SOTH) and be either ABPS board certified or in the process of certification.
Skills
Research is an important component of our Division, with peer reviewed funding and over 20 major publications last year alone. The ideal candidate would be expected to bring, and further develop, national recognition to our program at the clinical, research, and educational levels.
Benefits
The University of Kentucky offers a competitive salary and a full array of benefits. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience and achievement.
Pay
Salary will be commensurate with experience and achievement.
Schedule
The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No