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***Orthoplastic Microsurgeon Desired! Expanding Plastic Surgery Team at OSU Wexner Medical Center***Posted: 3/24/2026

Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is continuing to expand, providing world class medical care to our diverse patient population, and is seeking talented Plastic Surgeons to support our mission.

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Department Overview:

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has 20 full-time faculty, 5 faculty at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and 10 community faculty who are committed to the tripartite mission of clinical excellence, research and education.  Our residency program consists of both integrated and independent pathways.  We have 26 residents and 4 fellows (microsurgery, nerve and pediatric fellowships).  We are a referral center for central Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky and provide comprehensive Plastic Surgery care at the Wexner Medical Center including University Hospital, East Hospital, The James Comprehensive Cancer Center and the multiple free-standing ambulatory sites of The Ohio State University.

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Position Overview:

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks to recruit an exceptional and motivated microsurgeon to join our well-established Orthoplastic and Limb Restoration Surgery team.  The Department has a high-volume and comprehensive microsurgery program that in addition to complex limb reconstruction includes breast reconstruction, lymphatic surgery, foregut reconstruction, complex trunk reconstruction, and complex calvarial and scalp reconstruction.

Clinical responsibilities will include a major focus on advancing and expanding the department’s complex extremity and orthoplastic reconstruction program in close collaboration with multidisciplinary partners across the health system. With leadership positions available, this team member will play a key role in program development, clinical innovation, and the continued growth of orthoplastic and limb loss services.

The successful candidate will also contribute actively to the department’s academic mission through teaching and mentorship of residents and medical students. Prior experience in contributing to and building multidisciplinary programs is strongly preferred.

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Requirements:

M.D. or D.O

Completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery Residency Program

Board certification or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery

Eligible for an Ohio Medical License

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Compensation Package:

Salary: Commensurate with experience level, $25,000 Bonus, $10,000 Relocation Assistance

Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b)

Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, and Generous CME Allowance

Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered

Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.

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How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Direct all confidential inquiries and nominations to Tyler K. Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, at tyler.smith@osumc.edu.
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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.