Description
Plastic & Hand Surgeon – Established Surgical Practice
West Empire Surgery | Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $375,000–$400,000 annually | Full-Time | W-2
Join a Thriving Surgical Practice with an Established Patient Base
West Empire Surgery is seeking a skilled and motivated Plastic & Hand Surgeon to join our growing surgical team in Los Angeles, California.
Unlike traditional opportunities where surgeons are expected to build their practice from the ground up, this position offers the unique advantage of stepping directly into an established patient base with a full surgical schedule ready to go upon completion of credentialing.
We are looking for a surgeon who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, enjoys a diverse surgical caseload, and is excited to become part of an established and expanding medical organization.
About West Empire Surgery
West Empire Surgery is a growing, multidisciplinary surgical practice specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, gender-affirming care, body reconstruction, hand and upper-extremity surgery, and complex trauma reconstruction.
Our practice serves a diverse patient population throughout Southern California, providing both medically necessary and elective surgical procedures. We work with major insurance carriers, personal injury cases, workers' compensation claims, and private-pay patients, offering our surgeons a wide variety of surgical opportunities.
With established referral networks, a dedicated billing and authorization team, experienced surgical coordinators, and consistent surgical demand, we provide our surgeons with the resources needed to focus on what matters most: patient care and surgical excellence.
Areas of Surgical Focus
Gender-affirming surgical procedures, including top surgery and chest reconstruction
Body reconstruction, contouring, and post-weight-loss procedures
Breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy procedures
Reconstructive plastic surgery and complex wound repair
Hand and upper-extremity surgery, including tendon and nerve repair
Craniofacial and facial reconstructive procedures
Trauma reconstruction and post-injury surgical care
Personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents and traumatic injuries
Workers' compensation cases, including occupational hand and upper-extremity injuries
Skin grafting, scar revision, and soft tissue reconstruction
Medically necessary and elective surgical procedures
Insurance-based and private-pay surgical cases
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
An Established Patient Base: Walk into an existing practice with patients, referrals, and surgical demand already in place.
Immediate Surgical Volume: A full surgical schedule is anticipated upon completion of credentialing, allowing you to begin performing procedures without spending months building a caseload.
Competitive Guaranteed Salary: Starting annual base compensation of $375,000–$400,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive Practice Support: Our established team handles scheduling, patient coordination, insurance verification, billing, collections, and administrative operations.
Diverse Surgical Opportunities: Work across multiple surgical specialties with a combination of insurance-based, personal injury, workers' compensation, and cash-pay procedures.
Room for Professional Growth: Join an organization that continues to expand its specialties, facilities, and patient services throughout the Los Angeles area.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary: $375,000–$400,000 annually
Full-time W-2 employment
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and paid sick leave
Malpractice insurance coverage
Dedicated billing, scheduling, and administrative support
Established patient volume and surgical opportunities
Long-term career growth within an expanding medical organization
Why West Empire?
At West Empire Surgery, we believe talented surgeons should be able to focus on practicing medicine rather than worrying about the challenges of building and operating a practice.
We've already established the patient relationships, referral networks, operational infrastructure, and surgical demand. We're looking for the right surgeon to step in and continue building on that foundation.
With a diverse mix of reconstructive, gender-affirming, hand, personal injury, and workers' compensation cases, our practice offers an opportunity to perform meaningful surgical work while enjoying the stability of an established organization.
Whether you're an experienced surgeon seeking a new opportunity or looking to transition into a busy, established practice, West Empire offers the stability, support, and growth potential to take your career to the next level.
Apply today to learn more about joining the West Empire Surgery team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $375,000–$400,000 per year
Work Location: Studio City, California, with surgical procedures performed at affiliated facilities.
Website: www.wesurgery.org
Requirements
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery
Fellowship training or demonstrated experience in hand surgery preferred
Eligible for an unrestricted California medical license
Ability to obtain hospital and surgical facility privileges
Experience with reconstructive procedures and gender-affirming care preferred
Experience treating personal injury and workers' compensation patients is a plus
Strong clinical judgment, surgical skills, and commitment to patient-centered care
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
