Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Microsurgeon/Plastic Surgeon

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With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has a storied history. Founded in 1974 by Henry W. Neale, MD, the first Chief of Plastic Surgery, we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary. W. John Kitzmiller, MD, succeeded Dr. Neale in 2004. Sonu A. Jain, MD, became Division Chief in 2024. The growing Division is seeking a full-time faculty physician to join a well-balanced and multispecialty group of providers. The Division is committed to the clinical and academic growth of its faculty.

As part of UC Health, our Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery serves a broad population and is the sole academic health system in the southwestern Ohio region, including patients from northern Kentucky, eastern Indiana, southern Ohio, and parts of West Virginia. University of Cincinnati Medical Center offers Quaternary Care and is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in our region. The Division is recruiting talented microsurgeons to join a growing faculty and a collaborative working environment. Clinical areas to focus on include breast reconstruction, lymphedema surgery, extremity reconstruction/limb salvage, and trunk reconstruction. Other areas of Plastic Surgery can be included, depending on faculty interest.

The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits, and the final faculty rank/title will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will participate in resident education, conferences, ambulatory clinics, and in the operating room.

Minimum Requirements

• Full, unrestricted Ohio medical license.
• MD/DO.
• Completion of Plastic Surgery residency/training.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Microvascular Surgery is ideal but not required.
• Commitment to the Division, Department and University mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
• Commitment to our wide-ranging, underserved patient population.

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Sonu A. Jain MD FACS, Plastic Surgery Division Chief, at sonu.jain@uc.edu or via telephone at (513) 558-0570.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Microsurgeon/Plastic Surgeon

Date: Aug 8, 2025

Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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