Open Rank Professor - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

The Department of Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial and Oral Health is a multi-disciplinary group that includes Plastic Surgeons, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Dentists. Clinical care is primarily done within the UVAHealth System in Charlottesville, VA. Over the past few years, the department has grown significantly and is evolving into a more comprehensive unit. Recently, the Dental services of UVAHealth were consolidated into the department and this has created unique opportunities for collaboration and program expansion. The Department is seeking a full-time dual degree (DDS/MD) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to work within our Division of Craniofacial Surgery and also support our adult and pediatric dental practices. This is both a strategic hire and a needs-based hire and performance goals will be focused on program expansion, increased access, and enhanced throughput.

The new hire will be asked to work with the established Craniofacial team to augment and expand our current capabilities. The clinical care will primarily take place at UVAHealth University Hospital and Outpatient Center in Charlottesville but opportunities to expand into the community and surrounding region are encouraged. There is considerable unmet clinical demand in Charlottesville and the surrounding region, and the successful candidate would have substantial flexibility to develop a practice aligned with their interests and expertise. We envision a broad clinical practice with opportunities in orthognathic surgery, temporal mandibular joint disease and replacement, cleft care including cleft lip/plate repair, cleft rhinoplasty, dentoalveolar surgery, and maxillofacial trauma. There is an established general plastic surgery outpatient clinic as well as an independent maxillofacial clinic, and dental clinic on grounds at UVAHealth Hospital which are all available for use. Partnering with UVAHealth, Pediatric Dentistry and the strategic initiatives around comprehensive pediatric care will also be essential. Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and building programs will be important.

The primary administrative focus for this position is related to programmatic growth. It will be important to identify clinical needs and then advocate for resources from the department and health system to meet these needs. Research / Education / Innovation: As a faculty member within an academic medical center, it is expected that the successful applicant will participate in research and education. There is a plastic surgery residency program and a dentistry residency program at UVA and engagement with these trainees will be a priority. Opportunities to partner with Otolaryngology and other complimentary departments will also be welcomed. Additional areas for career distinction would include clinical innovation and developing programs that distinguish UVA from other centers. Participation in educational and administrative activities within the department and health system will be a foundational component of the position.

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