Pediatric Plastic Surgeon - Hand and Microsurgical Program

Position Summary

Posting Note : The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Phoenix Childrens is recruiting for a Pediatric Plastic Surgeon to join the Hand and Microsurgical Program.

We are seeking a plastic surgeon who subspecializes in hand surgery and is CAQ certified / eligible. This is a growing program and the team is has a robust clinical practice.

Phoenix Children's partners with and is involved in the academic and educational advancement and training of Mayo plastic surgery residents, University of Arizona orthopedic hand surgery fellows, and University of Arizona and Creighton University medical students.

This surgeon will be responsible for hand trauma call coverage. Microsurgery, including replantation and free tissue reconstruction, is required as well as participation in complex wound reconstruction.

A strong interest in spastic paralysis, arthrogryposis and microvascular surgery is highly desirable. The Division of Plastic Surgery at Phoenix Childrens provides surgical treatment for the full spectrum of pediatric congenital and acquired conditions such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, vascular anomalies, hand anomalies, and traumatic injuries.

Plastic Surgery participates in several multi-disciplinary programs at Phoenix Children's. The Phoenix Childrens Plastic Surgery team is fellowship trained in Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, and Pediatric Hand Surgery.

The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the PCH mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Position Duties

Patient Care Services 1)Provide patient care services for which he / she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to : a)Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basisb)Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.

c)Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services / proceduresd)Provide these services for urgent / emergent care as necessary2)Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care3)Support Hospitals patient satisfaction goals as well as divisions specific targets4)Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards 5)Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine

• Divisional Responsibilities 1)Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)2)Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to : a)Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicableb)Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for traineesc)Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the divisiond)Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division3)Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division4)Support programmatic growth of division5)Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
• Professionalism 1)Treat colleagues, PCH employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect2)Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment3)Support PCH mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
• Other activities 1)Physician shall support the Division Chief in his / her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief2)Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of PCH, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs / initiatives.

3)Physician shall represent PCH in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner4)The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physicians ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities : a)The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devicesb)The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as neededc)The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by :

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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