Department Chair of Dentistry & General Practice Residency Program Director

The Department of Dentistry at Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) is seeking a full-time Chair of the Department of Dentistry and General Residency Program Director(GPR).  The successful candidate will administer the residency program, actively participate in the Medical and Dental Staff, and serve as a supervising dentist, engaging in clinical practice for no less than half a day per week. 

Program Details:

The General Practice Residency Program in Dentistry at JSUMC is a one-year training program admitting 5 residents annually. The Department leverages a variety of dentists and dental specialists on staff to provide oversight of resident activities at the Booker Family Health Center, located approximately half a mile from the hospital. 

The patients seen in our clinic offer a wide range of clinical experiences. Unlike some programs where mostly emergencies are treated, our program allows residents to provide our patients with comprehensive care. Residents are able to schedule patients with specialists in all areas of dentistry and have a unique opportunity to focus on areas of weakness and or interest. Residents also have the opportunity to admit and take patients to the Operating Room where dental treatment is rendered under general anesthesia.

Medical Staff Responsibilities:

• Develop programs for credentialing, education, resource management, and quality improvement.
• Guide medical policies and coordinate with other departments.
• Review the performance of practitioners and healthcare personnel.
• Relay Medical Executive Committee decisions to the department.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage departmental budget and business plans.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend medical staff and administrative meetings.
• Mediate conflicts and enforce policies.
• Communicate with the CMO, hospital President, and relevant parties.
• Evaluate department faculty and program directors annually.
• Set and implement annual goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop policies for medical management and service delivery.

Expectations:

Applicants must be eligible for New Jersey licensure, have completed an accredited GPR program, and have at least two years of post-GPR experience. Preferred candidates will have leadership experience, an interest in special needs patients, implant restorative dentistry, clinical research, and operating room experience.

• Provide evidence-based, high-quality dental care.
• Schedule and oversee dentists and specialists.
• Teach trainees in clinical and classroom settings.
• Maintain program accreditation by CODA.
• Oversee resident recruitment.
• Evaluate patients for clinic treatment.
• Communicate with JSUMC's referring providers and the Department of Dentistry.
• Prefer experience CODA accreditation.

Founded in 1904, Jersey Shore University Medical Center has a strong reputation for delivering the most advanced programs and services in central New Jersey. The 618-bed teaching hospital also offers the only Level II Trauma and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Monmouth and Ocean counties, and is home to one of the three Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute locations.