Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350k-$1150k

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Job Description

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
  • Department of Surgery
  • Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Harvard Medical School

The Department of Surgery at Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center seeks to recruit a full-time faculty member to join the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for our Boston location.

The ideal candidate will be fellowship trained and have experience in a broad range of general plastic surgery, including complex reconstruction of oncologic and traumatic deformities. Exceptional teamwork, program development, teaching and mentorship abilities are essential.

The candidate is expected to integrate seamlessly into a busy practice at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and develop a network of community plastic surgical care at hospitals affiliated with Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).

A track record of academic productivity is essential as the candidate will be expected to be involved actively in the research program of the division. Responsibilities will also include teaching of medical students and surgery residents as well as clinical and/or basic research.

As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Surgery provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty.

We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital.

The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for plastic and reconstructive surgery and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team.

The candidate will be appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience, training and achievements in addition to teaching activities.

Interested Candidate Should Have

  • MD from an accredited medical school
  • Board-certified in plastic surgery
  • Hold or eligible to obtain a full MA medical license
  • 5 or more years of experience
  • Excellent communication and technical skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research.

As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance at work and home.

HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

For information about the position, please contact: Bernard T. Lee, MD, MBA, MPH btlee@bidmc.harvard.edu. Candidates should apply directly through Workday.

Pay Range

$350,000 - $1,150,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time.

Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations.

In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will perform a broad range of plastic and reconstructive procedures while actively participating in the division's research and academic programs. Responsibilities also include teaching medical students and surgery residents and developing a network of surgical care within the affiliated hospital system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD from an accredited medical school and be board-certified in plastic surgery with at least 5 years of experience. A full Massachusetts medical license is required, along with excellent communication skills and a track record of academic productivity.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Oncologic reconstructionTrauma surgeryClinical research

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$750k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $709k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Performance-Based Incentives