<p>A well-established, cash-pay plastic surgery practice in Golden Valley, MN — a premier Minneapolis suburb — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Plastic Surgeon to join two highly regarded surgeons with over 50 years of combined experience. The opening exists because of unmet patient demand and the need for expanded surgical capacity, not attrition. The practice operates a fully equipped, nationally accredited (AAAASF) ambulatory surgery center on-site, enabling the vast majority of procedures to be performed in a single, newly remodeled facility — with a clinical focus on body contouring.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee</li> <li>Generous signing bonus</li> <li>Uncapped productivity bonus, paid quarterly</li> <li>Shareholder/equity opportunity — defined path to practice ownership</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>CME reimbursement</li> <li>Generous PTO and time-off package</li> <li>Retirement plan included in benefits package</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Cash-based, insurance-free practice model — physicians and patients avoid insurance-driven care constraints entirely</li> <li>Clinical focus on body contouring procedures, with a full scope of plastic and reconstructive surgery</li> <li>On-site AAAASF-nationally accredited ambulatory surgery center — the vast majority of cases performed without leaving the building</li> <li>Newly remodeled clinic space designed for both patient experience and physician workflow efficiency</li> <li>Joining a two-physician group led by Drs. Richard Tholen and Douglas Gervais, who bring a combined 50+ years of experience and a reputation for natural-looking, patient-aligned outcomes</li> <li>Position created by genuine unmet patient demand — a growth hire, not a replacement</li> <li>Flexible schedule, 4–5 days per week</li> <li>Affiliated with Forefront Dermatology, providing a robust referral network and integrated dermatology partnership</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Plastic Surgery (American Board of Plastic Surgery)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency or integrated plastic surgery training program</li> <li>Active Minnesota medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with body contouring procedures and a broad elective plastic surgery case mix</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Golden Valley is a sought-after inner-ring suburb immediately adjacent to Minneapolis, offering easy access to the Twin Cities' world-class dining, arts, professional sports, and cultural amenities without the density of urban practice. The Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro consistently ranks among the most livable large metros in the country, with top-rated public and private schools, a thriving outdoor recreation scene along the Chain of Lakes and Mississippi River corridor, and a cost of living that remains favorable relative to coastal markets. For physicians relocating from outside the region, the combination of a dynamic urban environment, four-season recreation, and strong community infrastructure makes the Twin Cities an easy sell.</p>