Plastic Surgeon, Microvascular Breast Reconstruction (DIEP Flap)

About Richmond Aesthetic Surgery

At Richmond Aesthetic Surgery and Dermlounge we enhance lives through personalized aesthetic and surgical care, delivering exceptional results with compassion and expertise. Our values of excellence, service, and respect reverberate through all we do! As the premier aesthetic surgery practice in Central Virginia, we are renowned for transformative results, exceptional patient experiences, and pioneering advancements in the field.

About the role:

Richmond Aesthetic Surgery and Dermlounge, located in the beautiful Short Pump area in the West End of Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a full-time, Board Eligible/Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized training in microvascular breast reconstruction, including DIEP flap reconstruction. Led by owner Dr. Neil J. Zemmel, MD FACS, Central Virginia's pre-eminent breast and body surgeon, our highly skilled team includes two surgeons, surgical PAs, medical assistants, and a professional and engaging support staff, which includes a marketing and branding team. The Dermlounge, our medical spa, offers a full range of facial aesthetic treatments and advanced lasers. Located in an upscale 10,000 square foot space housing eight exam rooms and three procedure rooms, our growing practice is also expanding to Chesterfield. The successful candidate will contribute to patient care at both our Short Pump and Chesterfield locations.

Additionally, our practice supports work-life balance and is family friendly! Our clinic runs 8:30 am to 5 pm, with no evening or weekend office hours. Surgical days typically start at 7:30 pm and end no later than 3:30 pm. Your nights and weekends are your own, apart from a shared call rotation. Richmond makes that free time worth having. Kayak Class IV rapids on the James River without leaving the city, explore one of the South’s most celebrated food and craft beer scenes, and reach the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Virginia beaches, or Washington, DC in about two hours. When you want to go farther, Richmond International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from our office and offers nonstop flights to about 30 destinations, without the crowds of a major hub. All of these benefits at a cost of living well below the nation’s major metros!

What you'll do:

• Patient Consultations: Conduct daily consultations with patients, assessing their needs, goals, cancer treatment plans, and medical history to develop personalized treatment plans. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform surgical procedures a week with a focus on DIEP flap and other microvascular breast reconstruction. Also perform general breast and body procedures. Surgical days typically begin at 7:30 am.
• Post-Operative Care: Provide comprehensive post-operative care, including flap monitoring, hospital rounds, follow-up appointments, wound management, and addressing any patient concerns.
• Referral Relationships: Coordinate care with breast surgeons, oncologists, and cancer centers, and build referral relationships that grow the reconstruction program.
• Marketing and Outreach: Work with executive leadership and the marketing team to strategically build the breast reconstruction and insurance practices of Richmond Aesthetic Surgery.
• Call: Take after-hours, weekend, and holiday call in rotation with the practice surgeons, as directed by the medical director of the practice.
• Medical Records and Billing: Complete medical records, operative notes, and insurance billing as per practice policy.
• Research and Education: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in microsurgery and breast reconstruction through research and continuing education.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other medical professionals, including PAs, medical assistants, anesthesiologists, and office staff, to provide exceptional patient care.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Plastic Surgery. Physicians who have completed residency and fellowship may be considered.
• Microsurgery fellowship or specialized training and experience in microvascular breast reconstruction.
• Current Virginia medical license, or eligibility to obtain one, and the ability to obtain hospital privileges.
• Excellent surgical skills and a proven track record of success.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including compassion for patients facing a cancer diagnosis.
• Passion for and commitment to exceptional patient care and satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing and collaborative team.

Compensation:

• $375,000 - $450,000 base plus production bonus.
• The practice will entertain higher base compensation for experienced surgeons looking to relocate to beautiful Richmond, VA.
• We offer health and dental insurance, 401k, PTO, and Bereavement Leave.