Plastic Surgery, Assistant/Associate/Professor, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

About the role

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, is seeking to recruit a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level with a focus on breast reconstruction and reconstructive microsurgery.

Responsibilities

• Patient care with reconstructive needs in both inpatient and outpatient care settings
• Clinical and/or basic science research
• Taking a plastic surgery call

Requirements

• An MD or DO from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Completion of ACGME accredited residency program
• Board certification or in the process of obtaining board certification in Plastic Surgery
• Completion of a microsurgery or reconstructive microsurgery fellowship

Qualifications

• Eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses, and malpractice insurance
• Educational credentials, terminal degree, experience in an academic medical institution or equivalency, research and scholarly activity will be considered in determining the candidate’s recommended rank

Skills

• Specialized training and interest in breast reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, and Gender Affirmation Surgery
• Expertise across the full spectrum of plastic surgery, including complex reconstruction of the trunk, head and neck, and upper and lower extremities
• Broad exposure to advanced reconstructive microsurgery, including breast microsurgery, extremity salvage, head and neck reconstruction, complex trunk and trauma cases, replantation, robotics, complex wound care, and the management of traumatic injuries such as facial fractures and burns

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Schedule

Full-time equivalent 100.0%

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Completion of ACGME accredited residency program
• Board certified or in the process of obtaining board certification in Plastic Surgery
• Completion of a microsurgery or reconstructive microsurgery fellowship
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date
• Nevada medical license, Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses, and malpractice insurance eligibility
• Ability to obtain privileges at affiliated hospitals and other site locations as needed