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Full Time Microsurgery, Breast Surgeon for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley
Better Health for All
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time BC microsurgery fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with expertise in breast microsurgery , to join our dynamic practice in our Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and community hospitals.
We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community, while participating in the education of the next generation of health care providers, in one of the best places to live in the United States.
About Our Organization
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH is comprised of four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O'Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH - 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.
SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA-verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center. Owing to its geographic location and specialty offerings, SCVMC not only serves the County, but also the larger region.
O'Connor Hospital (OCH) was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County. Whether for the birth of a baby or a life-saving surgery, our reputation for medical excellence, superior skill, and advanced technology precedes us. OCH hosts a joint Family Medicine residency and a sports medicine training programs with Stanford. OCH also serves as a rotation site for medical students from Stanford and other schools.
Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.
About the Community
SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g., Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country - only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada - our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life.
About the Position
The exceptional microsurgery fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with expertise in breast microsurgery will have the opportunity to step into a thriving practice on day 1—with a full schedule, strong referral network, and infrastructure to support the highest-level clinical work. The Microsurgery, Breast surgeon will:
Perform advanced breast reconstruction procedures including oncoplastic, autologous, and implant-based techniques
Manage breast cancer patients in close collaboration with breast surgery, oncology, and radiation oncology teams through well-established tumor board.
Provide gender affirming top surgery as part of a thorough and thoughtful gender health care team
Provide general plastic surgery comprehensive care for patients seeking breast reduction, body contouring, abdominal wall reconstruction, skin cancer resection and reconstruction
Share plastic surgery and facial trauma call coverage, including acute craniofacial and soft tissue reconstruction.
Serve as an attending surgeon for Stanford University plastic surgery residents, providing mentorship, operative teaching, and didactic instruction.
About Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive compensation.
36 days of leave per year
13 holidays
5 CME days
comprehensive medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
life insurance
retirement plans
paid malpractice with tail coverage
possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required)
SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit and
The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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