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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$307k-$843k

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Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic’s Division of Plastic Surgery is seeking a board eligible/board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to join our growing division of 15 Plastic Surgeons at the Rochester, MN campus. Qualified candidates will be board-certified/board-eligible in plastic surgery and have fellowship training or strong background and interest in adult craniofacial surgery, facial reanimation surgery, facial aesthetics, and complex reconstruction.

This surgeon will have the opportunity to develop a broad practice encompassing adult craniofacial surgery, facial trauma, facial nerve and facial reanimation surgery, facial aesthetic surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, and general plastic and reconstructive surgery.

As Mayo Clinic is a three-shield institution that focuses on patient care, education and research, successful candidates should possess excellent clinical skills and a track record in research and teaching. The Division has a robust integrated plastic surgery residency and the candidate will be fully involved in educating and training residents and will have excellent opportunities for research.

Please include a CV and cover letter / letter of interest at the time of application.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in plastic surgery. A strong background or fellowship training in craniofacial, facial reanimation, or complex reconstruction is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Facial nerve surgeryClinical researchResidency training

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 84% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$575k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $583k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 10 employers

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$350k-440k
7
$440k-1000k
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$1000k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
21% this job
Relocation assistance
10%
Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 879 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN 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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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
FSA
Retirement Package
CME Opportunities