Locum Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

Locum Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate reconstructive plastic surgeon to join our team on a locum basis, providing coverage for two weekends per month. As a locum reconstructive plastic surgeon, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive reconstructive surgical care to patients in need.

Key responsibilities include:

• Patient consultations: Conduct thorough consultations with patients to understand their reconstructive needs and discuss treatment options.
• Surgical procedures: Perform a variety of reconstructive surgical procedures including, but not limited to, breast reconstruction, skin cancer excisions and reconstructions, complex wound repairs, microsurgery, and facial trauma reconstruction.
• Preoperative assessment: Evaluate patients prior to surgery, ensuring they are medically optimized for the procedure and addressing any concerns or risk factors.
• Postoperative care: Provide diligent postoperative care to patients, monitoring their progress, managing any complications, and ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals including oncologists, dermatologists, general surgeons, and allied health staff to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting all patient encounters, procedures performed, and treatment plans.
• Education and training: Provide education and support to patients and their families, explaining procedures, risks, and expected outcomes. Additionally, contribute to the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows as appropriate.
• Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and outcomes within the department.

Details:

• Inpatient only
• Strong OR and specialist support (trauma, neurosurgery, general surgery, etc)
• No ICU duties
• Will not respond to codes

• EPIC EHR

Procedures:

• Complex facial trauma reconstruction, both soft tissue and skeletal (full face upper, mid face and mandible, coverage of cranial defects), both adult and pediatric
• Complex upper extremity trauma reconstruction including soft tissue (tendon, peripheral nerve, and vascular below the elbow, and burns) and skeletal, both adult and pediatric.
• Complex lower extremity soft tissue reconstruction, adult and pediatric.
• General plastic and reconstructive surgery, breast and body
• Complex upper extremity trauma reconstruction and skeletal (distal radius, wrist and hand), both adult and pediatric

Requirements:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in plastic surgery.
• Valid NC state medical license or willing to obtain and DEA registration.
• Proven experience in reconstructive plastic surgery, with expertise in a wide range of reconstructive procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.