Plastic Surgeon at VA in Gainesville, FL | Up to $400K + Loan Repayment

Description

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System is looking for an experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeon to join the Surgical Care Service team. This is a fantastic opportunity if you're passionate about delivering quality care to Veterans while contributing to the growth of an academic hospital program. You'll work alongside a collaborative team at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, supervising residents and fellows while handling a diverse surgical caseload. If you're an excellent communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment, this role is built for you.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Performing general plastic and hand surgery, including face and hand trauma, elective hand surgery, skin cancer treatment, breast reconstruction, and local flaps
• Admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, and performing surgical procedures for patients with congenital and acquired defects
• Conducting clinic appointments: consults, minor procedures, return visits, and post-op care
• Applying reconstructive, cosmetic, and corrective medical treatments while explaining risks and procedures to patients
• Supervising plastic surgery residents, fellows, general surgery residents, medical students, nursing staff, and ARNPs on site
• Ensuring surgical equipment is properly sterilized and maintaining patient confidentiality per federal guidelines

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Completed residency training in Plastic Surgery approved by ACGME or AOA
• Board certification in Plastic Surgery
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Hand Surgery Fellowship completion preferred

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligible: up to $200,000 in student loan repayment
• 50 to 55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 federal holidays
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many programs carry into retirement)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Annual performance bonus and possible $1,000 CME reimbursement
• No physician employment contract and no significant moonlighting restrictions
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates