Plastic Surgeon Job at Plastic Surgery Northwest in Spokane, WA

Job title:  Employed Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Location:  Spokane, WA (On-Site)
Terms:  Full Time, Employed Physician
Salary/rate:  Competitive salary, possible bonus structure; comprehensive benefits package

About us 

Our Mission:

Plastic Surgery Northwest is a leading independent plastic surgery group of 5 surgeons specializing in both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. We’re the premier provider of microsurgical breast reconstruction with broad practice diversity and a high-volume ambulatory surgery center for the Northwest. Our team prides itself on excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. 
We offer competitive compensation, excellent health benefits, 401(k), generous continuing-education support, and a collegial, growth-oriented environment.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care with a commitment to accessibility and excellent outcomes. We strive to empower and enhance lives, fostering confidence and well-being through personalized, compassionate, and innovative solutions. 

About the role:

We are seeking a board-certified (or board-eligible) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with a passion for and previous experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction. Other clinical areas may include general reconstruction and trauma reconstruction. This employed physician role will be in addition to our current team of 5 owner–physicians, 3 APPs, nursing staff, and administrative teams, all of whom work together to deliver outstanding perioperative care and reconstructive services. 
The employed physician will lead or co-lead each phase of patient care, including inpatient rounding, comprehensive pre- and post-operative planning, and advanced diagnostic interpretation. In the OR, the physician will operate independently as primary surgeon and also participate as co-surgeon on complex microsurgical cases.
Call responsibilities will be commensurate with the other physicians in the practice, including weeknight and weekend call at level II and level III trauma centers in the Spokane community.
Fractional position may be considered.

Responsibilities:

Surgical Practice and Leadership 
• Perform microsurgical free-flap breast reconstruction (DIEP, SIEA, TUG, etc.), general reconstruction, and trauma reconstruction procedures.
• Provide on-call coverage and urgent reconstructive consults as part of the group’s collaborative call rotation.
• Partner with physicians and APPs to grow procedural services, enhancing access and efficiency.
Perioperative and Inpatient Management
• Round on reconstruction inpatients, develop post-operative care plans, and coordinate safe discharges.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (e.g., imaging, labs) to optimize patient outcomes and manage complications.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration 
• Work with other surgical specialists and referring providers to plan timing and sequencing of reconstruction.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment-planning meetings.

Peer Collaboration and Professional Development 
• Engage in regular case-planning sessions with owner–physicians to align on best practices and share surgical insights.
• Participate in quarterly performance reviews and professional-development planning with practice leadership.
• Contribute to practice-wide protocol updates, sharing lessons learned from both private-practice and academic experiences.

Candidate requirements: 
• MD or DO with completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Plastic Surgery
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship training or experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction preferred but not required

• Unrestricted Washington medical license (and Idaho eligibility, if applicable) 
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications
• Excellent interpersonal and team-collaboration skills
• Alignment with a collaborative, patient-centered, growth-mindset culture

Why PSNW?  

Exceptional Culture: A supportive, fun, and team-oriented environment. 
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), CME allowance.
Work-Life Balance: May consider fractional position, flexibility in scheduling
Professional Growth: Informal clinical mentorship from owner–physicians, private-practice development or leadership development available.
Impactful Mission: Empowering confidence through exceptional care

 
Ready to Empower and Transform Lives? 

Plastic Surgery Northwest is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.