Dentist - Orthodontics Temp

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Orthodontist provides orthodontic patient care, resident education, and program support, reporting to the Department Chairperson. Patient care is the primary responsibility and is expected to comprise at least 90% of the provider’s time. Care includes preventive, interceptive, and definitive orthodontic treatment for children and adults; cleft lip and palate orthodontics, including palatal expansion and orthopedic movement of cleft segments such as NAM; and specialized procedures for individuals with craniofacial anomalies. The orthodontist collaborates in planning and managing care for patients requiring orthognathic surgery and participates in all phases of treatment. Other procedures within the orthodontist’s specialization may be performed when approved under the delineation of privileges.

Resident education occurs through clinical observation and participation, lectures, seminars, and chairside assistance, guidance, and supervision while residents treat their patients. This role’s resident education is limited to clinical teaching that overlaps with patient care, rather than purely didactic activities. The orthodontist also supports resident assessment, selection, supervision, mentorship, and quality and performance improvement activities.

The orthodontist refers patients who need team assessment to the Craniofacial Center Clinical and Medical Directors. When unable to attend monthly Craniofacial Team meetings, the orthodontist communicates the need for assessment, treatment status, recommendations for next steps, and relevant database elements, including photographs and radiographic images, to team leadership in writing. The orthodontist must follow Medical Staff bylaws and rules, department policies and procedures, and other appropriate duties requested by the Department Chairperson.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, interceptive, and definitive orthodontic care to children and adults.
• Provide cleft lip and palate orthodontics, including palatal expansion, orthopedic movement of cleft segments including NAM, and specialized care for individuals with craniofacial anomalies.
• Collaboratively plan and manage treatment for patients requiring orthognathic surgery and participate in all phases of care.
• Perform other procedures within the orthodontist’s specialization when approved under the delineation of privileges.
• Devote at least 90% of the time commitment to patient care.
• Teach and supervise residents through clinical observation and participation, lectures, seminars, and chairside assistance, guidance, and supervision.
• Conduct ongoing formative evaluations and summative assessments of residents.
• Participate in resident selection processes.
• Ensure direct and indirect resident supervision consistent with Academic Affairs policies, institutional guidelines, and CODA Standards.
• Maintain a learning environment free from distractions that could undermine or damage the educational experience.
• Provide mentorship and role modeling consistent with institutional requirements and ADA ethical principles.
• Participate in developing, monitoring, and reporting quality and performance improvement projects.
• Refer patients who need team assessment to the Craniofacial Center Clinical and Medical Directors.
• When unable to attend monthly Craniofacial Team meetings, provide team leadership with written information on the need for assessment, orthodontic treatment status, recommendations, and supporting database elements including photographs and radiographic images.
• Follow Medical Staff bylaws and rules and regulations, as well as department policies and procedures.
• Conduct other appropriate activities at the request of the Department Chairperson.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan options with company match
• Health and wellness benefits
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness through the nonprofit health system
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance options
• Onsite day care program

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed