The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a Full time academic Plastic Surgeon with a focused interest in upper and lower extremity reconstruction to join our growing faculty. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to build a specialized extremity reconstruction practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in complex reconstruction of the upper and lower extremities, including trauma, limb salvage, soft tissue coverage, nerve and tendon reconstruction, and post-traumatic deformity. Fellowship training in Hand Surgery is required. This faculty position emphasizes excellence in clinical care, education, and academic contribution, with opportunities to tailor the role based on clinical and scholarly interests. The successful candidate will contribute to the care of patients with complex extremity defects and participate in multidisciplinary care pathways alongside Orthopaedic Surgery, Trauma, and Rehabilitation Medicine. Academic appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. Track will be determined based on qualifications and career goals.

• Provide comprehensive reconstructive care of the upper and lower extremities, including traumatic and post-traumatic reconstruction, oncologic limb reconstruction, limb salvage and complex wound coverage, microsurgical free tissue transfer (as applicable), and nerve, tendon, and soft tissue reconstruction
• Participate in shared call coverage within the Division of Plastic Surgery
• Contribute to the development and growth of extremity reconstruction programs across the health system

Primary clinical activities will take place at tertiary care centers within the Indiana University Health system, including the IU Health North, IU Health University Hospital, and IU Health Methodist Hospital and the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Outpatient care will be delivered through affiliated specialty clinics in suburban and urban locations, with access to advanced practice provider support and multidisciplinary services.

• MD or DO degree
• American Board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery
• Completion of a Hand Fellowship
• Demonstrated expertise and interest in teaching and academic development
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in clinical and academic environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Teach and mentor medical students, integrated and independent Plastic Surgery residents, and fellows. Participate in structured educational conferences, skills labs, and operative teaching. Serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and academic excellence.

Engage in clinical outcomes research, translational research, or educational scholarship related to extremity reconstruction, aligned with individual interests.

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Orthopaedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Rehabilitation Services. Participate in institutional and divisional service activities. Opportunities to engage in global surgery or outreach initiatives, if desired.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest.

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