What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maxillofacial Prosthodontist - Craniofacial Center position at UI Health?
Hiring Department: Maxillofacial
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1029208
Posting Close Date: February 27, 2025
Salary: The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent position is $260,000 - $310,000
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
Description
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Position Summary
This position will provide oral and facial prosthetic rehabilitation for pediatric and adult patients with congenital or acquired conditions of the oral cavity, head, and neck. The provider will work in close cooperation with medical and dental specialists, as well as allied health professionals, at the Craniofacial Center to deliver comprehensive functional and aesthetic rehabilitation for patients. The provider will perform all clinical steps for fabrication of oral and facial prostheses and supervise laboratory technologists to ensure the highest quality of prosthetic outcomes. The provider must be proficient in planning and restoring dental implants. Surgical experience in placement of intraoral implants is an added benefit.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1029208
Posting Close Date: February 27, 2025
Salary: The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent position is $260,000 - $310,000
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
Description
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Position Summary
This position will provide oral and facial prosthetic rehabilitation for pediatric and adult patients with congenital or acquired conditions of the oral cavity, head, and neck. The provider will work in close cooperation with medical and dental specialists, as well as allied health professionals, at the Craniofacial Center to deliver comprehensive functional and aesthetic rehabilitation for patients. The provider will perform all clinical steps for fabrication of oral and facial prostheses and supervise laboratory technologists to ensure the highest quality of prosthetic outcomes. The provider must be proficient in planning and restoring dental implants. Surgical experience in placement of intraoral implants is an added benefit.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The individual will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary, comprehensive care team.
- Provide oral and facial prosthetic rehabilitation services for children and adults with congenital or acquired craniofacial conditions.
- Proficient in the placement and restoration of oral osseointegrated implants and have familiarity with the placement and restoration of craniofacial osseointegrated implants and the fabrication of adhesive and implant retained facial prostheses.
- Provide dental evaluation and treatment for patients receiving radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or organ transplants.
- Conduct digital prosthetic procedures including intraoral scanning, implant planning and the design and fabrication of surgical guides for oral and facial prostheses.
- Conducts educational programs and research relative to Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a residency in postgraduate prosthodontics and a fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics in programs recognized by the American Dental Association.
- Must be board certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics or must be able to complete certification within the first year of employment.
- Current and valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois is required.
- Preferred 2 of more years experience working with patients with a craniofacial condition.
- Preferred 2 or more years working in an ambulatory settling.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Salary : $260,000 - $310,000
