Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Novant Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty group in the area, is seeking a full time Plastic Surgeon to join our Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery practice.  The practice currently includes 2 maxillofacial surgeons and 1 head and neck oncology surgeon, all with microsurgical training.  This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and expand the scope of services offered in Southeastern North Carolina. 

The clinical area of focus for this position is reconstructive surgery including but not limited to:

• breast reconstruction, implant and microsurgical
• extremity reconstruction
• general oncologic reconstruction
• trauma surgery (hand)

Only candidates who have finished or will be completing an ACGME accredited residency in plastic surgery may apply and these candidates must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or in the process of seeking certification.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues, other specialties and staff.  Clinical experience is an asset.

 Practice highlights include:

• Strong inpatient and outpatient network including primary care, hospital-based medicine, trauma surgery, surgical and medical oncology, colorectal surgery and a variety of other specialties
• Regional level II trauma center
• Wound care center
• Microvascular surgery support
• Opportunity to develop a body esthetic surgery practice over time

 What you’ll enjoy in this practice and community:

• Advanced Care Practitioner support
• Excellent work culture & collegiality among physicians, providers, and staff
• Research and teaching opportunities available through collaboration with UNC Chapel Hill
• Affordable cost of living in a safe, family-friendly community
• Excellent schools

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit 800-bed teaching hospital supporting the health and well-being of patients in Southeastern NC and surrounding communities. The facility’s services include cardiac care, orthopedics, oncology, pediatrics, women’s health, rehabilitation and trauma care. Recent honors include Level II Trauma Center verification by The American College of Surgeons, Heart Failure – Gold Plus from The American Heart Association, Stroke – Gold Plus with Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll and Target Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll by The American Heart Association, Mission: Lifeline STEMI – Gold Receiving Plus by The American Heart Association and Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek.

Wilmington is a growing coastal community in Southeastern North Carolina featuring an array of amenities.  From a historic downtown community, Thalian Hall Performing Arts Center, beach and water activities, golf, tennis, and great restaurants to a thriving nightlife--Wilmington has your interests covered! Additionally, our community offers many family- oriented activities, events, and festivals. Area schools are identified as some of the best in the state while the local university provides further educational opportunities.  This is a great opportunity to live and work where others vacation!      

Novant Health Medical Group offers employed physicians:

• Competitive salary package
• Malpractice
• Excellent medical benefits
• Relocation allowance
• Annual allowance for CME

 Novant Health Medical Group:

• Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
• Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
• Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community-based, non-profit healthcare systems
• Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.

What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?  

• Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to our communities. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,900 physicians and over 36,000 team members that provide care at more than 800 locations, including 16 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Headquartered in Winston–Salem, North Carolina, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for patients and communities providing nearly six million patient visits annually.
• Novant Health is one of “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2023,”ranking No. 38 in North Carolina, according to Forbes and market research company, Statista. Novant Health has been consistently recognized as a Best-In-State Employer since Forbes launched the list in 2019.
• Novant Health has been ranked No. 17 in the nation and third among U.S. health systems in the 2023 Diversity MBA Magazine Rankings for “Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers.”
• In 2022, Novant Health provided more than $1.5 billion in total community benefit (including financial assistance and unpaid cost of Medicare and Medicaid). In 2022, Novant Health community engagement contributed more than $1.9 million in charitable contributions to community partners in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Wilmington that offer community-based health and human services.

Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together.  

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Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
• Completion of an accredited residency program required
• For specialty physicians - completion of an accredited fellowship program specific to medical specialty

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current MD license in appropriate state
• Board certification or eligibility
• Current DEA license required

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".