Faculty Practice Director
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry is seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Dentist to serve as the Director of the University Dental Practice (UDP). This full-time faculty position involves providing comprehensive dental care within the Colleges faculty practice while leading and managing the operations of the UDP. The Director will collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure excellence in patient care support the schools mission and promote a patient-centered environment that reflects the highest standards of professionalism and service. This role includes a non-tenured faculty appointment (rank commensurate with experience) and offers opportunities for involvement in teaching mentorship clinical research and academic service.
Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Leadership:
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to patients within the University Dental Practice.
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the UDP ensuring efficient high-quality patient care.
- Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction practice growth and financial sustainability.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other faculty and staff in the practice.
Administrative and Strategic Management:
- Collaborate with School leadership on budgeting staffing scheduling and strategic planning.
- Ensure compliance with all federal state university and accreditation standards related to clinical care.
- Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures that support best practices in infection control HIPAA compliance and patient safety.
- Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the UDP.
Academic and Faculty Responsibilities:
- Engage in teaching predoctoral students and/or postdoctoral AEGD residents as appropriate.
- Contribute to faculty meetings curriculum development and academic committees.
- Participate in scholarly activities continuing education and professional development.
- Represents the UDP within the School of Dentistry and to external partners.
Preferred:
- Completion of an AEGD or GPR residency program.
- Experience in academic or dental school faculty practice settings.
- Prior experience in administrative leadership roles.
- Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) and dental practice management systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
EDUCATION: DS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school.
EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical general dentistry. Demonstrated experience in dental practice operations leadership or healthcare management.
LICENSES: Current licensure (or eligibility for licensure) to practice dentistry in the state of Tennessee.
Interested applicants should submit the following:
Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Contact information for three professional references.
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide public academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911 the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated collaborative and inclusive education research scientific discovery clinical care and public more than 4600 people on its faculty staff and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups and with more than 3200 students across the state UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UTs doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Nursing Graduate Health Sciences and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major regional clinical health science locations in Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga and Nashville as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the states largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene a revitalized Downtown the Midtown Arts District many scenic neighborhoods an active medical district and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions including Elvis Presleys Graceland the Memphis Grizzlies historic Beale Street the National Civil Rights Museum the second-largest urban county park in the United States and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
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