Opportunity Details
Department of Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Clinician
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Barnes Jewish Hospital is seeking a dynamic and innovative physician to join our microsurgical reconstruction team. Barnes Jewish Hospital is a 1400-bed facility providing care to the St. Louis metropolitan area and a primary service region covering six states. As the hospital for Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the hospital offers nationally recognized clinical programs; our program was recently designated as a Comprehensive Network of Excellence by the Lymphatic Education and Research Network. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (20 Faculty), which is under the leadership of Justin Sacks, MD, MBA, FACS, provides the full breadth of surgical care and is fully integrated in the Department of Surgery at Washington University St. Louis. The successful applicant should have experience in Microvascular Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Lymphedema Surgery, Facial Trauma Reconstruction, Head and Neck Surgery and other reconstructive interests. The applicant should also demonstrate the ability to be part of a multidisciplinary team. In addition, resources will be provided to support impactful research programs that parallel the applicant’s clinical interest.
All of the faculty in the Division of Plastic Surgery supports the tripartite mission of clinical excellence, exceptional resident education, and world-class research.
- The successful faculty candidate will possess or demonstrate:
- Residency training in Plastic Surgery and Fellowship training in Microsurgery
- Current Board certified/eligible
- Demonstrated clinical excellence
- Recognized for academic excellence in patient care, teaching, and research and be acknowledged among his/her peers as a visionary thinker
- Support and promote the concept of patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary clinical environment, have an understanding of the current forces in medicine and work with the Divisional and Department leadership in the strategic growth of the service
- Demonstrated clinical leadership experience for advancing outcomes in quality, performance management, growth in academic initiatives
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals to advance clinical programs, educational missions, and research
- Promote and participate in research as necessary
Requirements are prior Plastic Surgery ACGME residency training and adequate case numbers for certification.
Additional Qualifications:Requirements are prior Plastic Surgery ACGME residency training and adequate case numbers for certification.
Special Instructions:Interested individuals should send a copy of their CV and statement of interest to:
Contact Name: Justin Sacks MD MBA FACS, Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sydney M. Jr. and Robert H. Shoenberg Chair
Contact Email: jmsacks@wustl.edu
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It is the university’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans, and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Justin M. Sacks MD MBA FACS
3/19/2024
7/1/2024
3/19/2024
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It is the university’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.