Job Description

Dept of Comp Dent, Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Professional/Clinical) at UT Health summary:

The position is for a full-time Director of the Special Care Clinic at UT Health San Antonio's School of Dentistry, focusing on improving oral health for individuals with special health care needs. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, supervising learners, advancing clinical operations, and leading the growth and sustainability of the clinic. The role requires advanced training in special care dentistry, leadership skills, and collaboration with community partners to ensure access to adapted dental care and educational opportunities.

UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry
Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic
The Dept of Comprehensive Dentistry, Division of Out Patient Care
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time position for Assistant, Associate or Professor/Clinical, a the Director of the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, dedicated to improving the oral health of individuals with special health care needs. The position is primarily dedicated to direct patient care, supported by administrative duties that advance clinical and educational operations. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants must have a D.D.S., D.M.D. or a foreign equivalent from an accredited dental school, have or be eligible for a Texas Dental license. Candidates should have advanced training and clinical experience in areas of special care dentistry which can include pediatric, adult, geriatric and/or hospital dentistry. Also have training and experience in conscious sedation with a sedation license strongly preferred. Previous academic and administrative experience is preferred but not required.
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the planning, implementation, growth and sustainability of our dedicated Special Care Dental Clinic. It is expected that the Clinic Director will provide leadership in building a clinical program that facilitates access to dental care for individuals across the special needs community by leveraging institutional strengths and collaborations with community partners, while providing opportunities to educate dental trainees including dental students, residents and hygienists. The clinic will be a dedicated clinical dental home for children and adults that require the following treatment adaptations:

• Modification of care due to physical disability
• Modification of care due to cognitive disability
• Modification of care via behavioral management
• Modification of care to improve physical safety for treatment delivery
• Facilitate/ provide oral or conscious sedation when necessary
• Facilitation of a pathway to care for individuals needing care under GA in an outpatient setting when necessary
  Qualified applicants will be expected to provide direct dental care and supervise learners in the delivery of care to individuals with special needs. Additionally, competitive applicants will have background in the development of didactic curricular content to prepare students and residents for delivery of clinical special needs care. Good communication and leadership skills are required, as this individual will work in an ongoing manner to closely build and maintain school, university and community collaborations. Specific duties will include, clinical oversight of patient care, direct provision of patient care, and participation in didactic and clinical education of students.

All interested candidates please apply at the UT Health Careers website, .
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Keywords:

special care dentistry, oral health, dental clinic director, patient care, conscious sedation, dental education, special needs dental care, clinical leadership, dental student supervision, special care clinic

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship,

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