At Erlanger, our experienced plastic surgeons lead the way in innovative plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures. We are looking for a physician who is Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship Trained and has interest in plastic surgical education, and scholarly activity to join our established, growing group. The Craniofacial Surgeon is responsible for the evaluation, surgical management, and longitudinal care of patients with congenital, developmental, traumatic, and acquired craniofacial anomalies. This role requires expertise in complex reconstructive and corrective procedures, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to advancing patient outcomes through education, research, and quality improvement.

Education, Training, & Experience

• MD or DO degree
• BC/BE Plastic Surgeon
• Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship Trained
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Tennessee
• Experience is preferred, but not required 

Program Overview 

• Join a supportive, growing, established group of 6 physicians
• Nationally recognized for innovative reconstructive surgery procedures
• Opportunity to work with residents
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Call is 1 in 5 nights (including weekends)
• Leadership opportunities are available 

Children's Hospital at Erlanger Services

• On-site Pediatric Trauma Team
• 17-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, ECMO and trauma certified
• 43 in-patient beds plus 2-bed EMU with over 5,000 admissions last year
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 64 beds
• 32-bed Pediatric Emergency Department with over 40,000 visits each year
• Broad pediatric specialty platform includes all essential medical and surgical specialties for consultative support

Benefits of Working at Erlanger Health

• Excellent compensation and benefits package
• Sign-on Bonus Available
• Relocation Available
• Malpractice Coverage
• UT academic appointments available
• Erlanger is the only Level I Trauma Center in a 100-mile radius
• Erlanger is a teaching hospital and is affiliated with UTCOM Chattanooga
• Chattanooga has a thriving economy with a low cost of living and no TN state income tax
• 100 miles to Atlanta, 130 miles to Nashville 

• MD or DO degree
• BC/BE Plastic Surgeon
• Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship Trained
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Tennessee

About Erlanger

Erlanger is a non-profit, academic teaching center affiliated with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Erlanger is also a Level One Trauma Center for adults and the only provider of tertiary care services for the citizens of an entire four-state region, encompassing southeast Tennessee, north Georgia, north Alabama and western North Carolina. With a history that dates back more than a century, Erlanger is the 7th largest public hospital in the U.S. and recognized as one of the nation's finest public hospitals and a leader in healthcare.

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