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New grad plastic surgeon jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong residency record or fellowship work can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Indiana University Health, Optum, and OSF HealthCare hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsIU Health Medical Group – South Region is seeking two Board Eligible or Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons to help grow a plastic surgery program serving the evolving needs of Bloomington and Southern Indiana. This opportunity is based at IU Health’s expanding hospital and physician network in Bloomington and is ideal for both experienced plastic surgeons and new graduates/fellows eager to establish a comprehensive practice with strong institutional support.
As Indiana’s leading health system, IU Health is committed to improving the health and wellness of Hoosiers by ensuring reliable access to specialty care. Through our long-standing partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s premier academic medical institutions, physicians benefit from collaboration, innovation, and access to advanced therapies—without sacrificing work-life balance.
Position Details
- Full-time (1.0 FTE)
- Practice Location: IU Health Bloomington Hospital
- 100% clinical
- Wide range of patients to manage
- Referrals from the largest primary care and specialty care network in Indiana
- Strong support from a collegial, multi-specialty practice
- Collaborate with an experienced Advanced Practice Provider
Clinical Opportunity
This position offers the chance to shape a broad reconstructive and procedural plastic surgery practice with significant built-in demand. Multiple service lines work closely with plastic surgery and serve as consistent referral sources, including:
- Breast oncology (with emphasis on coordinated mastectomy and reconstruction)
- ENT
- Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
- General and trauma surgery
- Orthopedics
- Wound care
Call & Work-Life Balance
- Call expectation: Approximately 1 night per week and 1 weekend per month (1:4)
- Call structure designed thoughtfully to support sustainability and physician well-being
- Response expectations align with medical staff bylaws and patient acuity
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive guaranteed base salary with wRVU production incentive, sign on bonus potential
- Two-year income guarantee
- Paid Time Off: 6 weeks annually
- Comprehensive IU Health benefits package including malpractice insurance, retirement plans, CME allowance and relocation assistance
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
- Completion of Plastic Surgery residency/fellowship
- Eligible for Indiana medical licensure
- Open to experienced surgeons, new graduates, and finishing fellows
- Interest in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration
Why IU Health & Bloomington?
- Opportunity to build and shape a new plastics program with institutional backing
- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
- Exceptional quality of life in Bloomington—arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and a university community
- Stability, resources, and long-term growth within Indiana’s top health system
Community Description
Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
- Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
- Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
- Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
- Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
- Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
- 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
The new IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Regional Academic Health Center, part of the Indiana University Health Medical Group, opened in December 2021. The facility offers a personalized approach to inpatient services (including intensive care, complex surgeries and comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services), outpatient services with leading-edge diagnostic testing, flexible space in the emergency department for post-care observation, a dedicated trauma center and a cancer infusion center.
At the same time, the facility strengthens healthcare education by providing space for collaboration and coordination of care and teaching. Students and trainees frequently come to the hospital side of the facility for clinical experiences.
We are pleased to annouce the new IUSM Bloomington Hospital Interal Medicine residency program launches in 2026!
Indiana University Health Medical Group and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.
IU Health Medical Group – South Region is seeking two Board Eligible or Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons to help grow a plastic surgery program serving the evolving needs of Bloomington and Southern Indiana. This opportunity is based at IU Health’s expanding hospital and physician network in Bloomington and is ideal for both experienced plastic surgeons and new graduates/fellows eager to establish a comprehensive practice with strong institutional support.
As Indiana’s leading health system, IU Health is committed to improving the health and wellness of Hoosiers by ensuring reliable access to specialty care. Through our long-standing partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s premier academic medical institutions, physicians benefit from collaboration, innovation, and access to advanced therapies—without sacrificing work-life balance.
Position Details
- Full-time (1.0 FTE)
- Practice Location: IU Health Bloomington Hospital
- 100% clinical
- Wide range of patients to manage
- Referrals from the largest primary care and specialty care network in Indiana
- Strong support from a collegial, multi-specialty practice
- Collaborate with an experienced Advanced Practice Provider
Clinical Opportunity
This position offers the chance to shape a broad reconstructive and procedural plastic surgery practice with significant built-in demand. Multiple service lines work closely with plastic surgery and serve as consistent referral sources, including:
- Breast oncology (with emphasis on coordinated mastectomy and reconstruction)
- ENT
- Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
- General and trauma surgery
- Orthopedics
- Wound care
Call & Work-Life Balance
- Call expectation: Approximately 1 night per week and 1 weekend per month (1:4)
- Call structure designed thoughtfully to support sustainability and physician well-being
- Response expectations align with medical staff bylaws and patient acuity
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive guaranteed base salary with wRVU production incentive, sign on bonus potential
- Two-year income guarantee
- Paid Time Off: 6 weeks annually
- Comprehensive IU Health benefits package including malpractice insurance, retirement plans, CME allowance and relocation assistance
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
- Completion of Plastic Surgery residency/fellowship
- Eligible for Indiana medical licensure
- Open to experienced surgeons, new graduates, and finishing fellows
- Interest in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration
Why IU Health & Bloomington?
- Opportunity to build and shape a new plastics program with institutional backing
- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
- Exceptional quality of life in Bloomington—arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and a university community
- Stability, resources, and long-term growth within Indiana’s top health system
Community Description
Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
- Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
- Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
- Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
- Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
- Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
- 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
The new IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Regional Academic Health Center, part of the Indiana University Health Medical Group, opened in December 2021. The facility offers a personalized approach to inpatient services (including intensive care, complex surgeries and comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services), outpatient services with leading-edge diagnostic testing, flexible space in the emergency department for post-care observation, a dedicated trauma center and a cancer infusion center.
At the same time, the facility strengthens healthcare education by providing space for collaboration and coordination of care and teaching. Students and trainees frequently come to the hospital side of the facility for clinical experiences.
We are pleased to annouce the new IUSM Bloomington Hospital Interal Medicine residency program launches in 2026!
Indiana University Health Medical Group and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.
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Entry Level Plastic Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level plastic surgeon job?
Completing a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery is the essential foundation, and most entry level positions expect board eligibility or recent board certification. Demonstrating hands-on operative volume, a strong letter portfolio from attending surgeons, and any fellowship or subspecialty training gives candidates a clear edge. Targeting hospital systems, academic medical centers, and group practices that explicitly recruit new attending surgeons improves your chances at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level plastic surgeons?
Companies hiring entry level plastic surgeons right now include Indiana University Health, Optum, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from hospital networks, multispecialty group practices, and academic institutions that support new attendings with mentorship and structured onboarding.
Are there remote entry level plastic surgeon jobs?
Yes, though most plastic surgery roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level plastic surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, pre- and post-operative follow-ups, or administrative and research-oriented responsibilities rather than surgical procedures.
Are these new grad plastic surgeon jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates completing their residency or fellowship. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-training experience, accepts board-eligible candidates, or values internship and residency volume over an established independent practice record.
Which industries hire the most entry level plastic surgeons?
Entry Level plastic surgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they combine high patient volume with the institutional infrastructure needed to onboard and support surgeons who are early in their independent careers.