Physician Specialist-Oral Surgeon UCHC Statewide; Per Diem

Overview

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Physician Specialist-Oral Surgeon Per Diem located in Trenton, NJ. The Physician Specialist-Oral Surgeon performs surgery on mouth, jaws, and related head and neck structures to execute difficult and multiple extractions of teeth, to remove tumors and other abnormal growths, to correct abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision, to prepare mouth for insertion of dental prosthesis, or to treat fractured jaws;

and interrelates and works effectively with inmates, other members of the dental staff, medical and nursing staff, correctional staff at all levels, administrative and support staff.

Duties include:

• Clinically examine, evaluate and diagnose conditions in patients referred by General Dentists through an internal referral process in the NJDOC facilities.
• Provide follow-up consultations and care for patients treated clinically.
• Administers local anesthetics.
• Removes impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
• Performs surgery on the mouth and jaws in order to treat conditions such as jaw growth problems.

• Completed residency and/or fellowship training programs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Board eligible as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
• Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.
• CDS License. DEAC Certified.
• Graduate of accredited School of Dentistry or graduate of an accredited university with a DDS or DMD degree.
• Currently licensed and current DEAcertification number.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid Driver’s License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
• Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

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