Physician Specialist-Oral Surgeon UCHC Statewide (Per Diem)

Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Physician Specialist-Oral Surgeon Per Diem located at Trenton NJ. The Physician Specialist-Oral Surgeon performs surgery on mouth jaws and related head and neck structure to execute difficult and multiple extractions of teeth to remove tumors and other abnormal growths to correct abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision to prepare mouth for insertion of dental prosthesis or to treat fractured jaws; and interrelates and works effectively with inmates other members of the dental staff medical and nursing staff correctional staff at all levels administrative and support staff. Duties include: Clinically examine evaluate and diagnose conditions in patients referred by General Dentists through an internal referral process in the NJ DOC facilities. Provide follow-up consultations and care for patients treated clinically. Administers local anesthetics. Removes impacted damaged and non-restorable teeth. Performs surgery on the mouth and jaws in order to treat conditions such as jaw growth problems

Overview
University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) operating within Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is dedicated to excellence in providing physical mental health dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the state of New Jerseys preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016 the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67000 students and 22000 faculty and staff learn work and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.