Physician - Plastic Surgeon

Job Opportunity at Meritus Medical Center

Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD

Compensation: $600,000 salary, $50,000 sign on, up to $50,000 relocation

Position Overview

Join a growing plastic surgery practice with strong institutional support. Mix of reconstructive, cosmetic, trauma, and cancer reconstruction cases. Faculty/teaching opportunities with medical students and residents. 4 days clinic + 1 day OR / 1 day ASC per week. Call: approximately 5 days per month. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more. Located in a rapidly growing tristate area with easy access to DC and Baltimore.

Clinical Practice

This role provides a varied plastic surgery practice with a balanced mix of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. The incoming surgeon will help fill the gap left by a departing provider, focusing on facial reconstruction, cosmetic work, and trauma call.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Comprehensive perioperative care for plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures
• Consults for trauma, cancer reconstruction, and cosmetic cases
• Facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgery
• Trauma call coverage
• Teaching and mentoring of medical students and residents (Wednesdays dedicated to teaching/shadowing in clinic and OR)

Practice Breakdown:

• Clinic: 4 days per week
• OR: 1 day per week
• ASC: 1 day per week (with 2 Wednesdays per month dedicated to cosmetic cases)

Typical Clinical Volume:

• Clinic: 2025 patients per day
• Procedures: 23 cases per day in OR/ASC + 36 local anesthesia procedures per day (volume varies seasonally, busiest MarchMay)

Patient Population & Case Mix:

Treat a wide variety of patients across reconstructive, trauma, cancer, and cosmetic needs. This is not a predominantly cosmetic/non-insurance position expect a significant mix of insurance-billed reconstructive and trauma cases.

Academic & Faculty Role:

Participate in teaching medical students and residents (general surgery residency with opportunities in growing programs). Students shadow in clinic and OR, with teaching and procedure discussions. Involvement in the growing residency and medical school programs at Meritus Health.

Schedule & Call:

Clinic/OR schedule: 4 days clinic, 1 day OR, 1 day ASC weekly. Call rotation: Approximately 5 days per month. Collaborative team environment with APP support.

Strong Clinical Support:

Dedicated APP support. Collaborative team including surgeons, APPs, and support staff. Access to growing academic resources and facilities.

About Meritus Health:

Meritus Health is a tristate leading healthcare facility located in Hagerstown, the panhandle of Maryland. Meritus Health is dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and advancing medical education. As a Meritus plastic surgeon you will perform consults as well as comprehensive perioperative care on a wide range of plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures including cosmetic, trauma and cancer reconstruction. A candidate will also be involved in the growing residency and medical school programs.

Requirements:

Medical Degree. Board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Caring for Our Team:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Strength Through Diversity:

Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.

Our Commitment to Equity:

Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

Why Hagerstown?

Located in Washington Countyone of Maryland's fastest-growing regionsHagerstown offers: Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore. Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks. A vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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