Director of Oral and Facial Pain

Responsibilities

• Teaching in Oral Facial Pain, sleep dentistry & other curriculum content as determined by the Dean, Vice Dean, or Assistant Dean.
• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex, chronic pain in the mouth, jaws, and face.
• Directing course content and overseeing the Oral Facial Pain Center.
• Collaborating in ongoing pain research in key areas such as pain neurobiology and translational pain medicine.
• Performing miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned by TCDM leadership.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD), or equivalent degree.
• At least 5 years experience in the treatment and management of patients with oral facial pain.
• Experience in the clinical management of chronic orofacial pain conditions and dental sleep medicine preferred.
• Dental License Registration required.
• CPR Certification required.
• NYS license required.
• DEA Number required.
• Certificate or higher level of training in Orofacial Pain required.
• Board eligible/certified.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current imaging techniques and digital applications.
• General administrative duties.
• Strong attention to details.
• Prominent self-starter.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks.
• Customer service and team-orientated.
• A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration, and matrix management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal).

Benefits

• Extensive Use of Computers.
• Extensive time sitting and standing.
• Donning of PPE.
• Able to lift up to 5 lbs.
• Able to assist patient transfer if need.

Pay

Maximum Salary: USD $185,436.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary: USD $148,348.00/Yr.