Description

The Division of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics at Cincinnati Children's seeks a talented, academically oriented faculty member to join our team.

We have an open position for a resident-trained Pediatric Dentist faculty member in an academic clinician track. Board eligibility or board certification in ABPD is expected. Our division includes 8 full-time faculty members with expertise and academic interests across the full range of our specialty, including pharmacologic behavior management, restorative dentistry, patients with complex medical and special needs and LGBTQ+A studies. Clinically, the practice environment includes over 30,000 visits per year across 2 clinics and 4 operating room sites. We enjoy a busy level 1 trauma service and are strongly committed to excellence in resuscitation procedures and team-based work.

Our academic model is enriched by a thriving 2-year residency program with 6 residents per year and an ongoing commitment to excellence in how we teach and learn together. Evidence of excellence as an educator, both in bedside teaching and in creation and delivery of didactic and experiential learning, is a core expectation for applicants. Residents provide after-hours care to over 2,300 patients annually. Faculty all take after-hours call on a weekly basis to provide consultation and in emergent situations after hours operating room care.

Established in 1883, Cincinnati Children's is a full service, non-profit pediatric academic medical center committed to be the leader in improving child health and consistently rank among the top 5 pediatric hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report. With more than 900 registered beds, Cincinnati Children's serves patients from all 50 states and 51 countries. Faculty in Pediatric Dentistry at CCHMC receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits to foster wellness, maximize savings, and prepare for the unexpected. Faculty are also offered incentive operating room case care to supplement the base salary. Cincinnati Children's funds a defined contribution retirement plan at 10% of compensation up to annual IRS limits. Full-time faculty are eligible for tuition remission at the University of Cincinnati for spouse and unmarried dependent children.

Cincinnati is a thriving Midwestern City with a vibrant urban core, and offers a full range of sports, arts and entertainment to make life and living here enjoyable and engaging. Recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top 20 Most Affordable Cities, Cincinnati has a mix of housing across diverse neighborhoods.

Committed to building a diverse faculty, we strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply - Cincinnati Children's Hospital & Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

We invite you to send your CV and a letter of interest to AnnMarie Matusak, DDS, MS, Director, Clinical Operations, at:
AnnMarie.Matusak@cchmc.org
or
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Attn: AnnMarie Matusak
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 2006
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229

Applications will be accepted through November 30th, 2022. Early application is encouraged; interview will be granted on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required: Candidates must have a DDS/DMD degree from an ADA accredited dental school and must have completed an accredited, advanced specialty education program in pediatric dentistry. Board certification is preferred and must be obtained within five years of hire. Candidates must be licensed or meet eligibility requirements for licensure in Ohio. Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division is required, along with completion of all required pre-employment activities. Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department.

Preferred: Board certification pre-hire

Required: Board certification within 5 years of hire

Unique Skills:
- Prioritization
Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them.

- Family-centered care
Understands and support family-centered care

- Clinical Knowledge - Specialty
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

- Training - Basic
Knowledge of basic training methods and techniques

- Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

- Organization
Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.

- Communication
Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

- Patient Care
Demonstrates excellence in the care of patients. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competency and committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated skills in physical assessments, diagnosis, medical management, clinical consultation, research, and education.

- Analysis
Basic analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations.

About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better, and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

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