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Jefferson Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Oculoplastic Physician (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon) to join our team of ophthalmology specialists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained physician to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system, and surrounding facial structures. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, surgeons, and other specialists to deliver exceptional patient care.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in functional, reconstructive, and aesthetic oculoplastic procedures, possess strong surgical and clinical skills, and have a commitment to advancing patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine, education, and innovation.
This position offers opportunities to participate in academic medicine, clinical research, and the continued growth of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery services within Jefferson Health.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Clinical and Surgical Care
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with conditions affecting the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal drainage system, and periocular structures.
- Perform functional and reconstructive oculoplastic procedures, including eyelid reconstruction, ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, and management of eyelid malpositions.
- Diagnose and surgically manage orbital diseases, including orbital tumors, inflammatory conditions, thyroid eye disease, and orbital trauma.
- Evaluate and treat lacrimal drainage disorders, including nasolacrimal duct obstruction and other conditions requiring surgical intervention.
- Perform orbital and periocular reconstructive procedures following trauma, tumor removal, or other complex conditions.
- Provide aesthetic oculoplastic procedures, as appropriate to clinical expertise, departmental needs, and patient demand.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based surgical techniques and patient-centered care.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, dermatologists, oncologists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Provide preoperative evaluations, surgical management, and postoperative follow-up to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, and postoperative care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, surgical outcomes, and clinical excellence.
Academic and Collaborative Opportunities
- Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, as applicable.
- Contribute to clinical research, scholarly activities, and academic initiatives related to ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance surgical techniques, patient care, and clinical innovation.
- Participate in departmental conferences, clinical case discussions, and educational activities.
- Support the continued development and growth of oculoplastic and orbital surgery services within Jefferson Health.
- Engage in professional development and academic activities aligned with departmental priorities and individual interests.
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Ophthalmology.
- Completion of fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.
- Eligibility for medical staff appointment and surgical privileges at applicable Jefferson Health facilities.
- Demonstrated clinical and surgical expertise in the management of oculoplastic, orbital, and lacrimal disorders.
- Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Preferred
- Completion of an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship.
- Experience performing complex orbital, lacrimal, and eyelid reconstructive procedures.
- Experience practicing within an academic medical center or multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated interest in medical education, clinical research, or academic medicine.
- Experience managing both functional and aesthetic oculoplastic conditions.
- Commitment to surgical innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based patient care.
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Primary Location Address
132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions In Requisition
0

Job Details
Jefferson Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Oculoplastic Physician (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon) to join our team of ophthalmology specialists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained physician to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system, and surrounding facial structures. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, surgeons, and other specialists to deliver exceptional patient care.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in functional, reconstructive, and aesthetic oculoplastic procedures, possess strong surgical and clinical skills, and have a commitment to advancing patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine, education, and innovation.
This position offers opportunities to participate in academic medicine, clinical research, and the continued growth of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery services within Jefferson Health.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Clinical and Surgical Care
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with conditions affecting the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal drainage system, and periocular structures.
- Perform functional and reconstructive oculoplastic procedures, including eyelid reconstruction, ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, and management of eyelid malpositions.
- Diagnose and surgically manage orbital diseases, including orbital tumors, inflammatory conditions, thyroid eye disease, and orbital trauma.
- Evaluate and treat lacrimal drainage disorders, including nasolacrimal duct obstruction and other conditions requiring surgical intervention.
- Perform orbital and periocular reconstructive procedures following trauma, tumor removal, or other complex conditions.
- Provide aesthetic oculoplastic procedures, as appropriate to clinical expertise, departmental needs, and patient demand.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based surgical techniques and patient-centered care.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, dermatologists, oncologists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Provide preoperative evaluations, surgical management, and postoperative follow-up to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, and postoperative care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, surgical outcomes, and clinical excellence.
Academic and Collaborative Opportunities
- Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, as applicable.
- Contribute to clinical research, scholarly activities, and academic initiatives related to ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance surgical techniques, patient care, and clinical innovation.
- Participate in departmental conferences, clinical case discussions, and educational activities.
- Support the continued development and growth of oculoplastic and orbital surgery services within Jefferson Health.
- Engage in professional development and academic activities aligned with departmental priorities and individual interests.
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Ophthalmology.
- Completion of fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.
- Eligibility for medical staff appointment and surgical privileges at applicable Jefferson Health facilities.
- Demonstrated clinical and surgical expertise in the management of oculoplastic, orbital, and lacrimal disorders.
- Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Preferred
- Completion of an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship.
- Experience performing complex orbital, lacrimal, and eyelid reconstructive procedures.
- Experience practicing within an academic medical center or multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated interest in medical education, clinical research, or academic medicine.
- Experience managing both functional and aesthetic oculoplastic conditions.
- Commitment to surgical innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based patient care.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Primary Location Address
132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plastic and reconstructive surgeon jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited plastic surgery residency program
- Board certification or eligibility with the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Active state medical license and DEA registration in the state of practice
- Demonstrated experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures
- Proficiency in microsurgery, free flap reconstruction, or craniofacial techniques depending on role
- Active hospital privileges or ability to obtain credentials at affiliated facilities
Tips for Your Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Job Search
Lead your CV with operative volume data
Hiring committees at academic centers and hospital systems want to see your case volume by procedure category. Break out aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery cases separately so reviewers can immediately gauge your clinical depth without digging through your training history.
Tailor your application to practice setting
A private aesthetic practice and a Level I trauma center are looking for entirely different surgeons. Emphasize cosmetic consultation volume and patient retention for private roles, and highlight complex reconstructive or flap surgery experience when targeting academic or hospital-based positions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists plastic and reconstructive surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your board certification timeline straight
Many hospital credentialing offices will not advance your application until you can demonstrate board eligibility or active candidacy with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Know your written and oral exam dates before you apply, and state them explicitly in your cover letter.
Prepare a procedure-specific outcomes portfolio
Before and after photo collections and complication rates are standard ask in aesthetic practice interviews. Organize your outcomes by procedure type, anonymize per HIPAA requirements, and be ready to walk the interview panel through your approach and revision rates on representative cases.
Negotiate practice buy-in terms before you sign
Partnership track timelines, buy-in valuations, and call burden are frequently non-standardized across private groups. Ask for the partnership agreement in writing during the offer stage, and clarify exactly how years of service and production metrics factor into the buy-in calculation.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most plastic and reconstructive surgeons?
The companies hiring the most plastic and reconstructive surgeons right now include Intermountain Health, Duke Health, and Allina Health, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Colorado, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and multi-location aesthetic group practices.
How many plastic and reconstructive surgeon jobs are remote?
About 44% of plastic and reconstructive surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of surgical practice. The small remote share is concentrated in telemedicine consultation roles, pre-operative and post-operative follow-up, and administrative or medical director positions that do not require in-person surgical caseloads.
How do you become a plastic and reconstructive surgeon?
You complete a four-year medical degree, then match into either an integrated six-year plastic surgery residency or an independent plastic surgery fellowship following a general surgery or other qualifying residency. After training, you pursue board certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery by passing written and oral examinations. Most positions also require obtaining hospital privileges and an active state medical license before you can begin seeing patients.
How do you get hired as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with limited experience?
Fellowship-trained surgeons entering their first attending role should emphasize procedure volume logs, faculty mentorship endorsements, and any research or publications from training. Joining a larger group practice or academic department as a junior attending gives you structured support and gradual case autonomy. Demonstrating subspecialty depth, such as breast reconstruction or hand surgery, helps you stand out even when your independent attending experience is limited.
What does the plastic and reconstructive surgeon interview process look like?
Most practices conduct an initial phone or video screen with a physician recruiter or department chief, followed by an in-person interview day that includes tours of the operating suite and clinic, meetings with current surgeons and administrative leadership, and a review of your case portfolio or outcomes data. Academic positions often include a grand rounds presentation. Private practice interviews frequently conclude with a detailed discussion of call schedule, compensation structure, and partnership track terms.
Where can I find and apply to plastic and reconstructive surgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to plastic and reconstructive surgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subspecialty, practice setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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