Physician - Plastic Surgeon/Breast Reconstruction Microsurgeon - Grand Rapids, MI

The Plastic Surgery section at Corewell Health is recruiting two new physicians to join Dr. Ronald Ford and develop a reconstructive microsurgery section.  This section will assist in the care of patients requiring breast reconstruction, oncologic head and neck reconstruction, limb salvage, lymphedema care and extended Oncologic reconstruction in conjunction with multi-disciplinary teams working at Corewell Health. Ideal candidates should have interest in and fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery, be able to work in a collaborative environment with our fellowship trained oncologic breast surgeons and will be expected to also provide general plastic surgical care services. 

Candidates will be expected to participate in resident education and facilitate learning in the development of resident microsurgical competence. The Corewell Health/Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency program offers an environment of collegiality with rigorous academic pursuit, abundant research opportunities and a demand for excellence. This is a unique opportunity for a plastic surgeon at the assistant or associate professor level to establish and grow an academic practice and be part of a strong and growing residency program. There is also an opportunity to advance into the role of residency associate program director. Academic appointment with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and compensation commensurate with training and experience. 

Compensation Package:

Malpractice insurance, health, dental, disability and life insurance. Paid time off for vacation, parental leave, illness, CME, and relocation allowance.

Qualifications:

Education - Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board-eligible or Board-certified in Plastic Surgery Fellowship trained in Microsurgery  

Qualified candidates should possess or be eligible for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. 

Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others. 

About Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education.  In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas. 

Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members  Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org. 

Facility: Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital  

Visa Status: J1 waiver accepted 

Visa Status: H1b visa accepted 

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Plastic Surgery Clinic - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7 AM - 5 PM

Days Worked

Monday through Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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