Pediatric Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

About the role

Provides pediatric oral surgical care to treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face within the Seattle Children's Dental Clinic and operating rooms. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance. Provides clinical training and education to oral and maxillofacial surgery residents as an affiliate faculty member of the University of Washington, School of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Treats pediatric patients with oral and maxillofacial conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic concerns.
• Performs oral and maxillofacial surgeries to improve function or appearance.
• Diagnoses and treats problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
• Trains and educates oral and maxillofacial surgery residents as an affiliate faculty member of the University of Washington, School of Dentistry.

Requirements

• DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine).
• Advanced training in a oral and maxillofacial surgery program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on - Advanced Dental Education in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
• Board Eligibility or Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
• Previous experience in hospital Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
• Experience with medically compromised and developmentally delayed pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Additional education and/or experience in education, research or business.
• Licensed Dentist in the State of Washington.
• Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of pediatric dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay

$337,074.84 - $462,523.63 per year

Schedule

Full-time position