Neptune, New Jersey
Posted: 02-Jun-25
Location: Neptune, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: Starting Base Salary: $144,847
Sector:
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: DENTIST_CHAIR_NEPTUNE
Department Chair of Dentistry &
General Practice Residency Program Director
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Overview:
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 can schedule patients with specialists in all areas of dentistry and have a unique opportunity to focus on areas of weakness 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 with CODA accreditation.
COMPENSATION:
Starting Base Salary: $144,847
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration please contact:
Ashley Strac
Physician Recruiter
Email: Ashley.Strac@hmhn.org
Phone: 848-332-2841