Plastic Surgeon Physician

HCA Healthcare

Augusta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Cancer, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Research, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Emergency Care, Fellowship, Fishing, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Long-Term Care, Medical Protocols, Medicine, Organizational Skills, Orthopedic Surgery, Osteopathy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Primary Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care
LOCATION
Augusta, GA
POSTED
11 days ago

Description

Specialization:
Plastic Surgery

Job Summary:

Doctors Hospital of Augusta and Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America are a seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Physician specializing in Plastic and Microvascular Surgery to join our team. The successful candidate will provide advanced surgical care, including complex reconstructive and microsurgical procedures, with a strong emphasis on achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in patient education, and contribute to research and innovation within the specialty.

Key Responsibilities
 
  • Perform complex plastic and reconstructive surgeries with a focus on microvascular techniques.
  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide pre- and post-operative care.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
  • Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and long-term care planning.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and advancement of surgical practices.
  • Participate in clinical research, teaching, and scholarly activities as applicable.
  • Uphold professional, ethical, and institutional standards of medical practice.

Qualifications & Requirements
 
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Microvascular Surgery required.
  • Current, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of practice
  • Proven expertise in reconstructive and microsurgical procedures
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development, research, and/or teaching


About Doctors Hospital of Augusta:
  • Doctors Hospital is a full service, 354-bed acute care hospital serving Augusta and the surrounding area known as the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area).
  • Doctors were the first and only hospital in the CSRA to offer robotic-assisted total joint replacement with the MAKO system, as well as three daVinci XI robot systems.
  • Leading the way in robotic surgery, advanced orthopedic procedures, emergency care, general and vascular surgery, and women’s services, we have expert physicians our patients can rely on, who are committed to excellent outcomes in a safe environment.
  • Doctors Hospital was recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Surgical Care in 2022, along with numerous Healthgrades excellence awards, demonstrating a culture of excellence and safety.
  • Doctors Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and Bariatric Center of Excellence as designated by the American College of Surgeons, accredited by the Commission on Cancer, and is certified in Primary Stroke Care, Stroke Rehab, and Total Joint Care by the Joint Commission.
  • As the home of the largest burn center in the United States, the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Doctors Hospital provides complex and comprehensive burn and wound care for more than 3,000 patients from across the country each year.
Join a community in the second largest city in Georgia! Doctors Hospital is centrally located in Augusta in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), with surrounding cities like Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Harlem, Appling, Thomson, North Augusta, Aiken and more! The area is one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Georgia. Augusta is a rare find – a perfect mix of nature, history, diversified industry, and excellent housing value. The area also has a thriving art scene and vibrant downtown life with restaurants, shops, and bars that all add to the high quality of life. There is also year-round golf, as one would expect, with Augusta being the home to the Masters Golf Tournament each year.

The CSRA is the perfect place to live for those who love outdoor activities with family and friends. The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor activities including kayaking in the Savannah River or Augusta Canal, and swimming, boating, fishing and more in Clark’s Hill Lake (aka Strom Thurmond). Money Magazine named Evans, Georgia, as the #1 Best Place to Live in America. These amenities along with a strong public school system are a part of the many reasons you should consider Doctors Hospital for your next healthcare career.

 

About the Company

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HCA Healthcare

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.

And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
http://hcahealthcare.com/