Full Job Description
Description
• Provide comprehensive direct patient care within the scope of a general practitioner (restorations, extractions, fixed and removable appliances, periodontal therapy, endodontic therapy, etc.) to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Provide support to dental hygienists practicing in the clinic(s) assigned, and radiology diagnostics for patients being seen in the outpatient clinic setting
• Maintain and document dental records and assist with providing follow-up care
• Manage referrals in the clinical for patients that require treatment through hospital-based care in an operating room setting, referrals to specialists outside the Tufts Special Care Dental Clincal Program (e.g. oral surgery, endodontics, etc.), and communication with patients and their advocates (parents, guardians, etc.) as needed.
• Job scope breakdown
o 90% Direct patient care
o 5% Documentation of care provided in the electronic health record
o 5% Communication with patient advocates as needed
Qualifications
• Minimum requirements include a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) (or foreign equivalent) with 1-2 years of relevant clinical patient care experience
• Preferred requirements: 3-5 years of clinical experience beyond residency training and experience in the treatment of patients with special health care needs
• Preference will be given to those who have experience working with patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience evaluating patient care and coordinating patient treatment plans with parents, guardians, and caregivers
• The candidate will be a team leader, an effective teacher and mentor, have excellent organizational skills, be self-motivated, able to manage his/her time efficiently and have excellent written and oral communication skills
Application Instructions
Please note that a CV, Cover Letter, and the contact details for three references are required.
Assistant Professor: Minimum $116,000.00, Midpoint $145,000.00, Maximum $174,000.00
Please Note: Pay ranges represent full-time 12-month base salaries.
Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate's experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual's education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations
