Career Center

Join one of the top 5 cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute seek to hire full-time a dynamic, highly-qualified, board-certified (or eligible) Plastic Surgeons to join City of Hope's Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery.  Microsurgical fellowship training or extensive experience as a primary surgeon in microsurgical procedures is required. The Plastic Surgeon can look forward to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with a world class, nationally-recognized team of medical, surgical, and radiation cancer specialists and other health care professionals. Engage in the care of cancer survivorship patients, in addition to care of the regional population at large. We are seeking a new physician as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create, gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully.

We invite you to consider an opportunity to join City of Hope, the world-class NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Southern California. This non-profit program is one of the top ranked cancer centers in the country, with an international reputation for quality of care.

We have a couple of openings that will be practicing at different sites:  (1) our main campus in Duarte, CA, (2) Duarte and San Gabriel Valley practice site (South Pasadena), (3) Duarte and South Bay practice sites (Torrance/San Pedro), and in (4) Irvine, CA (site of our new hospital in 2025!)

·         This is a full-time position in an established and rapidly expanding team of 6 plastic surgeons, NP, PA and Microsurgery Fellow.

·         Clinical work will include care of complex reconstructive problems (breast reconstruction, lymphatic reconstruction, head and neck reconstruction, chest wall and extremity reconstruction, skin cancer etc.). Predominance will be to provide reconstructive needs of breast and skin cancer patients.

·         Commensurate with the background and qualifications of the candidate, research/educational/ administrative time will be defined and supported.  

·         Active mentorship to develop academic interests will be provided by the Division Chief and senior faculty

·         Wonderful colleagues within an expansive Division of Plastic Surgery

Salary Range:  $400K - $520K. The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits.  Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

Potential for incentive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement plan (no match requirement). Benefits information in the link for more information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

 City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

·         Ability to grow a busy clinical practice

·         Collaborative with interest in teaching, research, and clinical trials

·         Academic record consistent with appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor level at City of Hope National Medical Center

·         Prior experience should include a commitment to provide state-of-the-art patient focused clinical care, specialized training & ability in microsurgical procedures, dedication to resident education (teaching awards, etc.), accomplishment in research, and a knowledge base pertinent to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery

·         Microsurgical fellowship training or extensive experience as a primary surgeon in microsurgical procedures is required

·         Selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license

·         Applicants must have an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree, and be board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery

About City of Hope

About City of Hope City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Rese...arch Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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