Plastic Surgery - Physician

Let’s build something new—together.
IU Health Medical Group – South Region is seeking a Board Eligible or Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help build and grow a plastic surgery program serving the evolving needs of Bloomington and Southern Indiana.This opportunity is based at IU Health’s expanding hospital and physician network in Bloomington and is ideal for both experienced plastic surgeons and new graduates/fellows eager to establish a comprehensive practice with strong institutional support.
As Indiana’s leading health system, IU Health is committed to improving the health and wellness of Hoosiers by ensuring reliable access to specialty care.Through our long-standing partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s premier academic medical institutions, physicians benefit from collaboration, innovation, and access to advanced therapies—without sacrificing work-life balance.

Position Details

• Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Practice Location: IU Health Bloomington Hospital
• 100% clinical
• Wide range of patients to manage
• Referrals from the largest primary care and specialty care network in Indiana
• Strong support from a collegial, multi-specialty practice

Clinical Opportunity
This position offers the chance to shape a broad reconstructive and procedural plastic surgery practice with significant built-in demand. Multiple service lines work closely with plastic surgery and serve as consistent referral sources, including:

• Breast oncology (with emphasis on coordinated mastectomy and reconstruction)
• ENT
• Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
• General and trauma surgery
• Orthopedics
• Wound care

Call & Work-Life Balance

• Call expectation: Approximately 1 night per week and 1 weekend per month (1:4)
• Call structure designed thoughtfully to support sustainability and physician well-being
• Response expectations align with medical staff bylaws and patient acuity

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary with wRVU production incentive, sign on bonus potential
• Two-year income guarantee
• Paid Time Off: 6 weeks annually
• Comprehensive IU Health benefits package including malpractice insurance, retirement plans, CME allowance and relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
• Completion of Plastic Surgery residency/fellowship
• Eligible for Indiana medical licensure
• Open to experienced surgeons, new graduates, and finishing fellows
• Interest in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration

Why IU Health & Bloomington?

• Opportunity to build and shape a new plastics program with institutional backing
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Exceptional quality of life in Bloomington—arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and a university community
• Stability, resources, and long-term growth within Indiana’s top health system

Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.

• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
• Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
• Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
• Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
• Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
• Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
• 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville