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Traverse City, Michigan

Plastic Surgeon - Copper Aesthetics

Plastic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250K - $450K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $250K to $450K with additional opportunity based on commission.
  • Partnership Track: Clear path to partnership after second year; long-term employment options also available.

Immediate Volume: Walk into a busy practice from day one, supported by established processes and a high-end Med Spa featuring Sciton and InMode technology.

Surgical Freedom: Resources and autonomy to pursue diverse surgical interests, including autologous tissue breast reconstruction and trauma/burn reconstruction.

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, CME, malpractice coverage, retirement plan, and relocation assistance.

Professional Growth: Access to a national network of expert aesthetic surgeons and ongoing mentorship within the CPP platform.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an ambitious Plastic Surgeon. This is perfect for a new graduate or a young surgeon looking to help craft the future of our practice. You will guide patients through their entire surgical journey, balancing artistic vision with clinical excellence. The ideal candidate is someone looking to become a cornerstone of a tight-knit Midwestern community, offering both compassionate care and surgical precision.

The Location

Northern Michigan is where the Midwest comes to vacation. Based in Traverse City, you will enjoy four distinct seasons along pristine freshwater shorelines. From championship golf and family-friendly ski hills to local vineyards and cherry farms, the lifestyle offers limitless outdoor recreation and the opportunity for significant acreage and a high quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Consultation: Conduct comprehensive consultations, reviewing medical history and examining files to provide optimal surgical and reconstructive options.

Clinical Education: Clearly outline the risks and benefits of procedures, ensuring patients are well-informed and comfortable.

Surgical Excellence: Perform a range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, including breast, body, and trauma-related cases.

Continuum of Care: Manage all pre-operative preparation and post-operative follow-up, including wound management and monitoring healing progress.

Collaborative Call: Participate in a reasonable 1:5 call rotation at Munson Medical Center (Level 2 Trauma Center).

Practice Integration: Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to the evolution of clinic policies and administrative excellence.

Requirements

  • Medical Degree (MD/DO) and an active license (or eligibility) to practice in the state of Michigan.
  • Completed Residency in Plastic Surgery; additional training in cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a plus.
  • Clinical Competence: Sound understanding of patient aftercare, wound management, and surgical safety.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-term trust within a loyal community.
  • Detail-Oriented: A commitment to impeccable bedside manner and high-standard clinical outcomes.
  • Ambitious Mindset: A desire to grow a practice and eventually move into a partnership role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Cosmetic SurgeryTrauma ReconstructionInterpersonal Communication

Plastic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $364k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,252 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Traverse City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$441k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,888/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Traverse City, MI 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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Benefits & Perks

Commission opportunity
Partnership track
Health insurance
Dental
CME
Malpractice coverage
Retirement plan
Relocation assistance