Thomas Jefferson University Health System (TJUH) and the Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia is seeking aPlastic Surgeonat the assistantprofessor, associate professor or professor rank to join ourPlastic Surgery Division, in the Department of Surgery.The successful candidate will join an established plastic surgery team of three physicians and a nurse practitionerthat works collaboratively with peers and other multidisciplinary providers, advanced practitioners and specialty staff (licensed and non-licensed). The candidate must have excellent communication skills with a focus on patient access and patient satisfaction. Microsurgery experience or fellowship training is ideal but not essential.The position also offers the opportunity to join a thriving academic, clinical and research department that provides exceptional patient care and innovation throughout the region.
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Jefferson Plastic Surgery is located at the corner of 9th and Walnut Streets in Center City, Philadelphia on the 15th floor of the Wills Eye Hospital Building. Our 10,000 square foot office has eight exam suites as well as a full service aesthetician suite. All major surgeries are performed at TJUH, smaller procedures with local anesthesia such as scar revision and excisions of skin lesion can be performed in the office.
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Jefferson Health delivers state of the art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 8,400 full and part-time students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21st century professional education. Combined, we have over 30,000 employees.
Jefferson Health, with 18 hospitals (seven are Magnet designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence) and 40+ outpatient and urgent care locations, offers a broad range of primary and complex, highly specialized care that touches the lives of more than four million patients annually. U.S. News amp; World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital among the nationrsquo;s best in eight specialties. Jefferson Health also includes the NCI designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; it is one of only 70 such centers in the nation.
Thomas Jefferson University has ten colleges and three schools that offer more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is dedicated to inter-professional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a vibrant and expandable platform for professional education. Through this unique model, we are preparing our students for current and yet to be imagined careers.
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.