Academic Plastic Surgeon (Hand, Wrist, Peripheral Nerve)

Academic Plastic Surgeon (Hand, Wrist, Peripheral Nerve)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

St. Joseph's Hospital

Open Date

2026/07/28

Job Type

Special

Close Date

2026/10/07

Employee Group

Favorite Job

Department

Surgery

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

FACCFA

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

0 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Job Description

ACADEMIC PLASTIC SURGEON

McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton are seeking a full time academic Plastic Surgeon with fellowship training in hand, wrist, peripheral nerve surgery and microsurgery at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton to commence January 2027. . The HNHBB, Ontario Health West Plastic Surgery Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The service provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within the catchment area and plays an essential role in the support of other programs including surgical oncology, trauma, general surgery, and rehabilitation services. The Plastic Surgery Division within the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Plastic Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

The successful applicant will be part of a team of six full-time surgeons who provide general as well as specialized plastic surgery care to the community and region. The candidate will have access to surgical time in the main operating room as well as the minor procedure room. On-call will be one in six for the hospital and there will be access to an outpatient clinic each week. The candidate must possess exemplary clinical skills in all facets of plastic surgery as well as professionalism, with evidence of excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. The candidate will be required to support the Division of Plastic Surgery with teaching commitments and will be involved in teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. In addition, the applicant must have a stated research interest and plan for research development and/or plans for leadership in medical education/quality improvement.

The successful applicant will be expected to show evidence of interpersonal and collaborative skills and initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the Plastic Surgery Division. A commitment to surgical education at all levels is essential, as well, interest in formal educational and leadership roles would be advantageous. This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable) in the "Special" Appointment Category in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences. Academic rank will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant must be eligible for Certification in Plastic Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Candidates must have Canadian Medical Protective Association or equivalent in good standing. Compensation will be by OHIP billings, on-call stipend, and AFP funding for education and research activity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.

To comply withtheGovernmentofCanada'sreportingrequirements,theUniversityisobligedtogatherinformationaboutapplicants'statusaseitherPermanentResidentsofCanadaor Canadiancitizens.Applicantsneednotidentifytheircountryoforiginorcurrentcitizenship;however,allapplicationsmustincludeoneofthefollowingstatements:'Yes,Iama citizenorpermanentresidentofCanada'or'No,IamnotacitizenorpermanentresidentofCanada'

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.

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The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

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